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Wolves begin Championship quest at home to Blackburn
Wolverhampton Wanderers begin their Championship campaign with a home fixture against Blackburn Rovers at Molineux Stadium. This opening-week encounter presents an immediate opportunity for Wolves to set the tone for their return to the second tier.
Wolves are facing immediate pressure to deliver a strong start to their Championship season. The club's own preview content has highlighted this fixture as a chance to set the tone, with new boss César Peixoto aiming for an immediate impact after securing his first victory in a cup tie. The atmosphere at Molineux is expected to be charged for this Friday night kick-off.
Wolves are expected to field a forward line featuring Adam Armstrong and Mateus Mane. The midfield is anticipated to include Fer Lopez, Andre, and Marshall Munetsi, with Rodrigo Gomes also featuring. The defence is likely to consist of Hugo Bueno, Toti Gomes, Yerson Mosquera, and Kieran Trippier, marshalled by goalkeeper Daniel Bentley. No key absences have been reported for the home side.
Blackburn Rovers have been involved in a mix of cup ties and friendlies leading up to the league opener. Their recent results include a win against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup and a friendly victory over Strasbourg. However, they also suffered a defeat to Nottingham Forest in a friendly. The team's last Championship matches in May saw them secure a win against Sheffield United but also experience defeats against Leicester City and Southampton.
The expected XI for Blackburn Rovers includes Andri Gudjohnsen in attack, supported by midfielders Jayden Fevrier, Todd Cantwell, Ryoya Morishita, Sidnei Tavares, and Adam Forshaw. The defensive unit is anticipated to comprise Harry Pickering, Sean McLoughlin, Tom Atcheson, and Ryan Alebiosu, with Balazs Toth in goal. Like Wolves, Blackburn have no key absences to contend with.
Wolves have shown strong form in their recent cup and friendly matches, securing multiple victories with clean sheets, including a 3-0 win over Port Vale in the EFL Cup and a 3-0 victory against Racing Santander. Their last Premier League matches in May ended in a mix of draws and defeats. In past encounters, Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a slight edge over Blackburn Rovers in their Championship meetings, with two wins and three draws in their last five competitive fixtures.
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