Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months

Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after about seven months in charge, according to multiple reports published on Thursday.

BBC Sport first reported the dismissal at 07:48 UTC, with talkSPORT and The Sun later corroborating the move. The reports say Wolves are preparing to bring in Gil Vicente manager Cesar Peixoto as Edwards' replacement, although no official club statement had surfaced in the reporting reviewed.

Short stint ends

Edwards returned to Wolves as head coach in November 2025 on a three-and-a-half-year contract, taking over a side that was winless and had only two points from 11 matches at the time, according to talkSPORT.

He won five of his 30 games in charge, but the club's relegation from the Premier League in the 2025-26 season appears to have accelerated a change before Championship preparations continue.

Replacement plans

TalkSPORT reported that Peixoto had been lined up to take over, with The Sun also saying a replacement deal was already being agreed.

The reports did not disclose compensation or severance terms, and it remained unclear whether Wolves had formally completed the appointment when the stories were published.

What happens next

The immediate questions are whether Wolves issue a statement confirming the dismissal, whether Peixoto is officially appointed, and whether any contract details are made public.

Edwards' departure closes a short return to the club where he had previously played and coached, and leaves Wolves needing a new head coach as they prepare for life in the Championship.