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Recap
Lewis-Potter Brace Secures Brentford Victory as Wolves’ Woes Deepen at Molineux
- Brentford travelled to Molineux and emerged 2-0 winners over Wolverhampton Wanderers thanks to a composed second-half double from Keane Lewis-Potter, while Caoimhín Kelleher’s late penalty save preserved the visitors’ clean sheet and ensured all three points for the Bees.
Match overview
- The game at Molineux produced a tight, cagey first half with few clear scoring opportunities before Brentford turned the contest decisively in their favour after the interval, with Keane Lewis-Potter scoring twice to put the away side in control and ultimately secure a 2-0 win.
Key moments and goals
- The match remained goalless at the break as both teams struggled to fashion high-quality chances in the opening 45 minutes, and the scoreboard stayed blank heading into the second half.
- After the interval Brentford took the initiative and opened the scoring through Keane Lewis-Potter just after the hour mark; Lewis-Potter’s composed finish put the visitors ahead and shifted momentum firmly in Brentford’s favour.
- Lewis-Potter added a second goal in the latter stages — a clinical strike that doubled Brentford’s lead and effectively sealed the result for the Bees, with Wolves unable to find a way back despite late pressure.
- Wolves were awarded a late penalty, but Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher saved Jørgen Strand Larsen’s spot-kick, denying Wolves a route back into the match and preserving Brentford’s clean sheet.
Tactical summary
- Brentford started cautiously but grew into the game after half-time, increasing tempo and taking advantage of space as Wolves pushed forward in search of a goal; their attacking structure allowed Lewis-Potter to find the openings that produced both goals.
- Wolves created limited clear-cut chances in the match and struggled to convert possession into sustained attacking threat, particularly in the first half when the game produced very little goalmouth action.
- Defensively, Brentford remained compact and disciplined, closing passing lanes and limiting Wolves’ chance creation; Kelleher’s late penalty save was the capstone of a resolute defensive display that maintained their clean sheet.
Standout performers
- Keane Lewis-Potter — The match-winner: his two goals were decisive and showcased his composure and finishing ability, moving him to the centre of Brentford’s attacking threat on the day.
- Caoimhín Kelleher — A late match-defining contribution: his save from Jørgen Strand Larsen’s penalty protected the clean sheet and secured Brentford’s victory.
- Brentford’s collective defending — The away side defended cohesively and managed Wolves’ set-piece and open-play threats effectively, restricting them to few clear opportunities across the 90 minutes.
What this result means
- For Brentford, the 2-0 success at Molineux is a valuable away victory that demonstrates their ability to control matches after taking the lead and to rely on both attacking efficiency and goalkeeping resilience to secure three points.
- For Wolverhampton Wanderers, the defeat extended a difficult run of results and left them still searching for answers in front of goal and consistency in performances as they aim to halt a challenging sequence of matches.
Match statistics and context
- The first half produced little goalmouth action and a low number of decisive chances, with the match coming to life after the interval when Brentford imposed themselves and converted their opportunities through Lewis-Potter.
- Brentford’s two-goal cushion and subsequent penalty save were the defining numerical factors in the closing stages — the double from Lewis-Potter and Kelleher’s stop combined to deliver a clean defensive and clinical attacking performance for the visitors.
Managerial reactions and likely aftermath
- Brentford’s manager can point to a disciplined away display, game management after taking the lead, and match-winning contributions from Lewis-Potter and Kelleher as positive takeaways that should boost confidence in the squad’s depth and resilience.
- Wolves’ coaching staff are likely to be left frustrated by the team’s inability to create and convert chances across 90 minutes and will need to address attacking patterns and defensive frailties, particularly when games are in the balance and late pressure is required.
Notable quotes from the official recap and highlight coverage
- The official match overview records Brentford’s control of the contest after the break and highlights Keane Lewis-Potter as the decisive scorer who tipped the match in the visitors’ favour.
- Highlight packages and club coverage emphasise Lewis-Potter’s two goals and Kelleher’s penalty save as the key moments that determined the outcome at Molineux, and they describe the result as a deserved away win for Brentford.
Bottom line
- Keane Lewis-Potter’s second-half brace and a crucial late penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher earned Brentford a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, a result that underscored Brentford’s clinical finishing and defensive composure while prolonging Wolves’ struggles to find consistent attacking form.
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season | Full Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2025 | 11:00 pm | Premier League | 2025 | 90' |
Results
| Club | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brentford | 0 | 2 | 2 |

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