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Blackburn Rovers draw 2-2 with Wolves in Championship opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:07 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Blackburn Rovers draw 2-2 with Wolves in Championship opener
Summary

Blackburn Rovers finished their opening Championship game against Wolves in a 2-2 draw on August 17, 2026. Rovers equalized twice, initially through Sean McLoughlin and later via Andri Gudjohnsen. The match saw Blackburn challenged by Wolves, whose starting XI had a significantly higher value. A late handball decision led to Raul Jimenez scoring a stoppage-time equalizer for Wolves. Rovers' manager Tony Mowbray expressed pride in the performance despite the late equalizer.

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  • •Match played on August 17, 2026
  • •Rovers drew 2-2 against Wolves at Molineux Stadium
  • •Goals for Rovers came from McLoughlin and Gudjohnsen
  • •Raul Jimenez scored a late penalty for Wolves
  • •Rovers managed to secure a point despite late pressure
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  • 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — A performance to be proud of against Wolves
What they're saying
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BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes reflects on Blackburn Rovers' 2-2 draw at Wolves in their opening game of the Championship season

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