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Jimenez scores late penalty to earn Wolves a draw against Blackburn

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Jimenez scores late penalty to earn Wolves a draw against Blackburn

Summary

Raul Jimenez scored a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Blackburn Rovers in their Championship opener on August 14, 2026. Wolves took the lead in the 18th minute but allowed Blackburn to equalize and then fall behind. Jimenez, making his first appearance in his second spell at Wolves, salvaged a point with his late conversion after a handball. The match marked Wolves' return to the Championship after relegation from the Premier League.

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•Wolves led 1-0 before Blackburn equalized and later took a 2-1 lead.
•Jimenez scored the equalizer from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
•This match marks the beginning of Wolves' Championship campaign following relegation.
•Cesar Peixoto is in his first game as Wolves' manager.
•Wolves won only three league matches last season, prompting fan protests.

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9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jimenez rescues dramatic Wolves draw in Championship opener

What they're saying

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Mexico World Cup star Raul Jimenez saved Wolves from an embarrassing start to the Championship campaign as his late penalty rescued a 2-2 draw against Blackburn in the opening game of the season on Friday.However, former Fulham star Jimenez came to the rescue in the first appearance of his second spell at Wolves.
— Yahoo Sports

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