Wolves had time to digest relegation after it was finally confirmed on Monday.
It was inevitable after just three league wins this season but the blow was softened as it came when they were not playing.
And the timing allowed the club and the fans to prepare to face Tottenham with their future certain and spared Wolves the image and pain of being relegated at Molineux.
The performance itself did not offer much insight into next season, as Wolves looked to frustrate and hit Tottenham on the break – although the ball never stuck with Adam Armstrong long enough for then to get forward in numbers.
They still need to finish the season well and three straight defeats, after heavy losses at West Ham and Leeds, threaten to wipe out some of the goodwill which has been generated since the turn of the year.
Boss Rob Edwards needs to bring some momentum into the summer and ensure there are no lingering doubts from the terraces that he is the man to bring Wolves back up.
