Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. league record by opponent
Founder member of the Football League, three-time English champions.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers, a professional football club from Wolverhampton, West Midlands, started out as St. Luke's in 1877 before switching to their current name in August 1879. They entered league football in 1888 as one of the twelve original members of the Football League, spending 115 years in that competition across various tiers and claiming three English league titles. The club has moved up to the Premier League on three occasions—2003, 2009, and 2018—but each promotion has been followed by a relegation back to the Football League, the latest coming after the 2025–26 season.
Their first league match took place on 8 September 1888 against Aston Villa. Since then, Wolves have faced 112 different opponents in league play. The team they have met most often is West Bromwich Albion, with 148 encounters starting from 15 December 1888. Their most recent new league opponent was Burton Albion, first played in the 2016–17 Championship season. Against Burnley, Wolves have recorded 64 wins out of 131 league matches—their highest victory tally against any single club. The most drawn matches have come against West Brom, with 41 of their 148 meetings ending level. Everton have inflicted the most league defeats on Wolves, beating them 60 times in 134 games.
- Founded
- 1877 as St. Luke's
- Current name adopted
- August 1879
- League founded
- 1888 as a founder member of the Football League
- English championships
- 3
- Most common opponent
- West Bromwich Albion (148 league matches)
- Most wins against
- Burnley (64 wins in 131 matches)
- Most losses to
- Everton (60 losses in 134 encounters)
Lore & Background
Wolverhampton Wanderers played their inaugural league fixture on 8 September 1888 against Aston Villa. Since that game they have faced 112 different sides in league football. Their most regular opponent has been West Bromwich Albion, against whom they have played 148 occasions since their first meeting on 15 December 1888. The club has won 64 of their 131 league matches against Burnley, the most wins against any club. Wolves have drawn more matches with West Brom than with any other club; out of 148 league matches, 41 have finished without a winner. The side has lost more league games to Everton than to any other club, having been defeated by them 60 times in 134 encounters.
Reader's Guide
Wolverhampton Wanderers hold a significant place in English football history as one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888. Their 115-year continuous tenure in the Football League, spanning multiple divisions, reflects their long-standing presence in the professional game. The club's three English championships mark periods of domestic dominance. Their league record by opponent reveals enduring rivalries, particularly with West Bromwich Albion (most frequent opponent and most draws) and Everton (most losses). The club's three promotions to the Premier League (2003, 2009, 2018) and subsequent relegations illustrate the cyclical nature of top-flight competition. Their most recent relegation after the 2025–26 season returned them to the Football League Championship for 2026–27. The data, correct as of 19 May 2024, provides a statistical snapshot of over a century of league competition against 112 different opponents.
Did You Know?
- Wolverhampton Wanderers were founded in 1877 as St. Luke's and adopted their current name in August 1879.
- Their most frequent league opponent is West Bromwich Albion, with 148 meetings.
- They have lost more league games to Everton (60) than to any other club.
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