Edwards Hails Arokodare’s Influence as Wolves Salvage Draw Against Brentford

Story: written by Peterson March 17,2026
Tolu Arokodare made a decisive impact for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their 2-2 stalemate with Brentford FC, coming off the bench to score the equaliser.

Brentford initially surged ahead with goals from Michael Kayode and Igor Thiago, establishing a 2-0 lead. Wolves’ Adam Armstrong pulled one back before halftime, giving the hosts a glimmer of hope.

Late in the match, Arokodare rose to the occasion, heading home a precise cross from João Gomes in the 77th minute to level the score. The striker came close to completing a dramatic turnaround when his header rattled the crossbar moments later.

Wolves manager Rob Edwards lauded his substitutes for their influence on the game. “I thought all the subs came on and really affected the match – Tolu got his goal, Angel, Rodrigo, they all made an impact,” Edwards said on the club’s official website.

The draw keeps Wolves competitive while highlighting Arokodare’s growing importance in the squad.