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Wolves host Blackburn Rovers in Championship opener at Molineux

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Wolves host Blackburn Rovers in Championship opener at Molineux
Summary

Wolves face Blackburn Rovers at Molineux on August 14, 2026, in their first match of the Championship season. After being relegated from the Premier League, Wolves look to rebound under new head coach Cesar Peixoto, who began his tenure with a 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Port Vale. Blackburn, finishing 20th in the previous season, enters the match after a positive pre-season and a 2-1 cup victory over Burton. Wolves' lineup may see Raul Jimenez making a delayed return after the World Cup, while new signing Rafiki Said is out due to a knee injury. The match kicks off at 8 PM BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

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Status Watch
  • •Wolves aim for promotion after Premier League relegation.
  • •Peixoto's first match in charge of Wolves.
  • •Blackburn finished 20th last season but has had a strong pre-season.
  • •Match kicks off at 8 PM BST on August 14.
  • •Raul Jimenez may not start due to late return from international duty.
Latest Updates
  • 6:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wolves v Blackburn: Championship opener – live
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  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Blackburn Rovers XI vs Wolves – Predicted lineup and team news
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What they're saying
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⚽ Updates from Molineux; kick-off 8pm BST ⚽ Weekend fixtures | Follow us on Instagram | Mail Dominic Good evening folks! The English domestic season proper starts here. A balmy summer’s night, a new season full of hope and optimism (well, for some)… if you cannot get excited for this one, I’m afraid you’re in the wrong game. Two teams with new managers clash at Molineux hoping to set the right kind of tone for their seasons. Wolves, having surprisingly sacked Rob Edwards in the summer, have César Peixoto at the helm for his league match, while Tony Mowbray returns to the Blackburn Rovers dugout hoping his experience can steer them away from the relegation fight many predict. Continue reading...

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