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Jimenez Snags Draw on Molineux Return; Wolves Lucky, Blackburn Robbed

Raul Jimenez, back at Molineux, slammed home a penalty deep into stoppage time. A 2-2 draw for Wolves. It felt like a theft, frankly, denying Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn all three points from what had been a wild, chaotic Championship opener.

15 Aug 2026 · via skysports.com

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2-2 BLACKBURN ROVERS. Sky Bet Championship.

Look, Marshall Munetsi actually put Wolves in front. Fer Lopez did the hard work, threaded it through, and Munetsi finished cleanly enough.

Not for long. Blackburn hit back. Sean McLoughlin nodded one in from Ryoya Morishita’s cross. All square.

Then Andri Gudjohnsen. Early in the second half. Tucked away a close-range finish. Suddenly, Rovers were ahead. Wolves, on their own patch, looked lost, chasing the game.

Manager Cesar Peixoto threw on Jimenez. A Hail Mary. And somehow, it paid off. Jackson Tchatchoua whipped in a cross from the left. Straight into Ryan Alebiosu's hand. Clear penalty.

Jimenez stepped up. 93rd minute. Buried it. Point secured. Barely.

Peixoto, bless his heart, later admitted Wolves couldn't keep it together once they went behind. Blamed the "pressure" of a packed Molineux – over 30,000 screaming fans. Said they relied too much on "heart" and not enough on "tactical discipline." Right. As if that’s a new problem.

Blackburn? The preseason long shots. They played damn credibly, almost snatched a win. Couldn't hold on, though. Classic. Jimenez, ever the statesman, told Sky Sports it 'wasn't what Wolves wanted.' Promised to 'keep working.' We'll see.

Betting angle

Don't let Jimenez's late heroics fool you. Wolves' defence is a mess, and anyone backing them needs to pay attention. This isn't a one-off.

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