Wolverhampton - Blackburn

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers commence their Championship campaigns at Molineux Stadium on Friday, 14 August 2026. Both sides come into this opening fixture having secured victories in their respective EFL Cup ties last week, suggesting a degree of early-season momentum. Wanderers overcame Port Vale with a convincing 3-0 scoreline, while Rovers edged past Burton Albion 2-1.

The historical record between these two clubs offers a mixed picture. Their most recent encounter saw Wolves triumph 2-0 in the FA Cup on 9 February 2025. However, their Championship meetings have often been tighter affairs, with three draws in their last five league encounters, including a goalless stalemate in April 2016.