Wolves have been in and out of the Premier League, Championship and League One for the past couple of decades but have been a top-flight side for the last five seasons now. Two seventh-place finishes in consecutive seasons may have set the standard that the club would like to maintain but they have struggled to maintain that success with the club having seven managers since 2021.
As of June 2026, Wolves are currently without a permanent head coach following the dismissal of Rob Edwards after just seven months in charge at Molineux.
Edwards was appointed in November 2025 on a three-and-a-half-year contract after replacing Vítor Pereira. However, he was unable to prevent Wolves’ relegation from the Premier League, with the club finishing bottom of the table. During his tenure, Edwards won five of his 30 matches in all competitions and oversaw a disappointing campaign that ended Wolves’ eight-year stay in the top flight.
Despite beginning preparations for life in the Championship and helping to secure the signings of Kieran Trippier and Raúl Jiménez, Wolves’ hierarchy opted to make a managerial change following a review of the club’s football operations.
Portuguese coach César Peixoto is widely expected to be appointed as Edwards’ successor.
Following the sacking of Rob Edwards, Wolves are once again searching for a new manager ahead of the 2026/27 Championship season.
The leading candidate to take charge at Molineux is César Peixoto, who is currently managing Portuguese side Gil Vicente. Reports suggest Wolves have identified the 46-year-old as their preferred choice after deciding a change in direction was needed following relegation from the Premier League.
Peixoto would continue Wolves’ long-standing connection with Portuguese football, following previous appointments such as Nuno Espírito Santo, Bruno Lage and Vítor Pereira. However, his potential arrival has divided opinion among supporters, with some viewing the move as a gamble given his lack of experience in English football.
Until an official appointment is confirmed, the next Wolves manager betting market is likely to remain active, although Peixoto currently appears to be the frontrunner to take over at Molineux.
| Manager | Bookie | Odds |
|---|
A full list of Wolves managers can be found below.
| Manager | FROM | TO |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Edwards | 12 Nov, 2025 | 11 Jun, 2026 |
| James Collins | 05 Nov, 2025 | 12 Nov, 2025 |
| Vitor Pereira | 17 Dec, 2024 | 05 Nov, 2025 |
| Gary O’Neil | 09 Aug, 2023 | 15 Dec, 2024 |
| Julen Lopetegui | 14 Nov, 2022 | 08 Aug, 2023 |
| Steve Davis | 03 Oct, 2022 | 13 Nov, 2022 |
| Bruno Lage | 09 Jun, 2021 | 02 Oct, 2022 |
| Nuno Espirito Santo | 31 May, 2017 | 01 Jun, 2021 |
| Paul Lambert | 05 Nov, 2016 | 30 May, 2017 |
| Rob Edwards | 25 Oct, 2016 | 05 Nov, 2016 |
| Walter Zenga | 30 Jul, 2016 | 25 Oct, 2016 |
| Kenny Jackett | 01 Jun, 2013 | 29 Jul, 2016 |
| Dean Saunders | 07 Jan, 2013 | 07 May, 2013 |
| Kevin Thelwell | 06 Jan, 2013 | 07 Jan, 2013 |
| Stale Solbakken | 01 Jul, 2012 | 06 Jan, 2013 |
| Terry Connor | 24 Feb, 2012 | 01 Jul, 2012 |
| Mick McCarthy | 21 Jul, 2006 | 13 Feb, 2012 |
| Glenn Hoddle | 07 Dec, 2004 | 01 Jul, 2006 |
| Stuart Gray | 01 Nov, 2004 | 07 Dec, 2004 |
| Dave Jones | 03 Jan, 2001 | 01 Nov, 2004 |
| John Ward | 18 Dec, 2000 | 03 Jan, 2001 |
| Colin Lee | 05 Nov, 1998 | 18 Dec, 2000 |
| Mark McGhee | 13 Dec, 1995 | 05 Nov, 1998 |
| Bobby Downes | 13 Nov, 1995 | 13 Dec, 1995 |
| Graham Taylor | 29 Mar, 1994 | 13 Nov, 1995 |
| Graham Turner | 07 Oct, 1986 | 16 Mar, 1994 |
| Brian Little | 31 Aug, 1986 | 06 Oct, 1986 |
| Sammy Chapman | 07 Nov, 1985 | 15 Aug, 1986 |
| Bill McGarry | 04 Sep, 1985 | 04 Nov, 1985 |
| Tommy Docherty | 08 Jun, 1984 | 04 Jul, 1985 |
| Graham Hawkins | 04 Aug, 1982 | 08 Apr, 1984 |
| Ian Greaves | 02 Feb, 1982 | 03 Aug, 1982 |
| John Barnwell | 20 Nov, 1978 | 08 Jan, 1981 |
| Sammy Chung | 19 Jun, 1976 | 08 Nov, 1978 |
| Bill McGarry | 01 Nov, 1968 | 13 May, 1976 |
| Ronnie Allen | 01 Sep, 1966 | 01 Nov, 1968 |
| Andy Beattie | 01 Aug, 1964 | 01 Aug, 1965 |
| Stan Cullis | 01 Jun, 1948 | 01 Aug, 1964 |
| Ted Vizard | 01 Apr, 1944 | 31 May, 1948 |
| Frank Buckley | 01 Jul, 1927 | 31 Mar, 1944 |
| Fred Scotchbrook | 01 Mar, 1926 | 30 Jun, 1927 |
| Albert Hoskins | 01 Jun, 1924 | 01 Mar, 1926 |
| George Jobey | 01 Jun, 1922 | 31 May, 1924 |
| John Addenbrooke | 01 Aug, 1885 | 01 Jun, 1922 |
| George Worrall | 01 Aug, 1877 | 31 May, 1885 |
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