Brentford took full advantage of a dismal defensive display from Wolves to secure their first Premier League victory since August, leaving Gary O’Neil’s side still in search of their first top-flight win of the season.
Six of the eight goals at the Gtech Community Stadium were scored in the first half, with Brentford taking an early lead for the fourth consecutive game when Nathan Collins headed in Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross just 75 seconds into the match.
In a remarkable start, the hosts were quickly brought back to level terms just over two minutes later when Matheus Cunha redirected Nelson Semedo’s cutback past Mark Flekken. However, Brentford regained the lead from the penalty spot after Mario Lemina fouled Collins.
Bryan Mbeumo stepped up to take the penalty, sending Sam Johnstone the wrong way for his sixth league goal of the season.
Once again, Wolves responded promptly and equalized for a second time when Jorgen Strand Larsen turned Rayan Ait-Nouri’s low cross into the far corner. Yet, the visitors were level for less than 90 seconds, as Christian Norgaard collected a pass from Vitaly Janelt and fired the ball into the far corner.
Brentford extended their lead to four before halftime when Ethan Pinnock, left completely unmarked from Damsgaard’s corner, directed a well-placed header inside the far post.
The hosts continued to create better opportunities after the break, with Johnstone doing well to deny Pinnock from another corner and later thwarting Kevin Schade in a one-on-one situation.
Second-half substitute Fabio Carvalho added a fifth for Brentford after Johnstone parried Keane Lewis-Potter’s shot into his path. Ait-Nouri netted a late consolation for Wolves.
The defeat leaves Wolves at the bottom of the table with just one point from their first seven matches, while Brentford climbs into the top half.