Rob Edwards admitted Derby County’s infamous points record was “hanging over our heads” but was delighted after guiding Wolves to their second Premier League win of the season against Aston Villa.
Bottom of the division stunned third-placed Villa with a 2-0 win, with second-half goals from Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes putting them over the line.
And it was three crucial points because it means Wolves can no longer break Derby’s record for fewest points earned in a Premier League season (11 in 2007-08, Wolves now have 13).
After an eleven-match winless run at home in the league between May and December 2025, during which they picked up just two points (D2 L9), Wolves have since avoided defeat in four of their last six in the league, picking up eight points (W2 D2 L2).
When asked how it felt to achieve a West Midlands derby win, Edwards told BBC Match of the Day: “Elation, relief! I know how big a game this is for us and our supporters.”
“It’s a Midlands derby and we’re proud of it. When the last goal came it was the final nail in the coffin and I was able to enjoy the last 20 seconds.”
“Villa is such a good team with a lot of individual talent and quality, so you have to do your job. In transition moments we had to be clean, go for it or stay behind.”
“In defense, the will to keep the ball out of the net was great.”
Asked about Derby’s all-time low for Premier League points, which Southampton came close to last season, Edwards added: “It’s already hanging over our heads.
“It’s not something I focused on. It was important to do it in this game with everyone watching; it keeps us moving in the right direction.”
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Unai Emery was quick to head into the tunnel after defeat dealt a blow to Villa’s hopes of Champions League qualification, and Edwards admitted he had not seen his counterpart after the final whistle.
“Not yet, I understand that. In the two games we won, both managers were gone,” he said.
“They probably think they can show up and win, given how the season has gone! I have a lot of respect for Unai, I think he’s brilliant, so that’s fine.”
Wolves scored with both shots on target, with Rodrigo Gomes sealing the victory in the 98th minute, just moments after Yerson Mosquera had made a stunning goal-line block to deny Amadou Onana an equalizer at the other end.
“I think it was very good from every player. The fans deserve it too,” Jose Sa told Sky Sports.
“I know it is very important for them because it is a derby. We wish them this victory. We have a lot of character. We will continue to fight and take it one match at a time.”
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