Wolves Poised for Winning Championship Return Against Blackburn

England Championship  -  Wolves VS Blackburn Rovers
Match Time:15-08-2026 03:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

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The 2026-27 Championship season begins on Friday with Wolverhampton Wanderers hosting Blackburn Rovers at Molineux. Both sides enter the opener in confident mood after winning their EFL Cup first-round ties last week.

Team Analysis:

Wolves head into the new Championship season with renewed optimism after a strong pre-season, including a 3-0 win over Port Vale and five clean sheets in seven matches. Blackburn Rovers have also impressed under Tony Mowbray, recording two wins and three draws in six friendlies before a late 2-1 victory over Burton Albion.

Player Situation:

Wolves are expected to keep the same starting XI from their 3-0 win over Port Vale, with Ladislav Krejci and Raul Jimenez still building fitness while Rafiki Said remains out injured. Blackburn could bring in Jayden Fevrier or Andri Gudjohnsen after their goals against Burton, while new signing Sam Morsy is likely to start on the bench.

Result Prediction:

Blackburn Rovers will be confident after their hard-fought win over Burton and should give Wolves a stern test as underdogs. However, Wolves are expected to have enough quality to secure all three points with a late winner.

Predicted Result: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Blackburn Rovers.