The English domestic football season proper gets underway tonight, 14 August 2026, as Wolves face Blackburn Rovers at Molineux. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
Wolves, now led by César Peixoto after surprisingly sacking Rob Edwards in the summer, are tipped for promotion following their relegation. The club has reportedly kept a good number of their best players and recruited well, with Kieran Trippier among their new additions. Trippier stated he is not ashamed to play in the Championship, having made the decision to try something new and be close to his children.
Blackburn Rovers, with Tony Mowbray returning to the dugout, face predictions of a relegation battle. Their starting lineup for tonight's match includes no new signings, with summer additions Sam Morsy and Jayden Fevrier on the bench, and Moussa Baradji injured.
Wolves will be without Hwang Hee-Chan, Sasa Kalajdzic, Santiago Bueno, and Ladislav Krejci for various reasons. Formation-wise, some outlets suggest Wolves could play a 4-2-3-1, potentially seeing Rodrigo Gomes as a genuine winger.