Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers will begin their 2026-27 English Football League season at home to Blackburn in an 8pm kick-off on Friday, August 14.
What's Next for Wolverhampton Wanderers?
The team, relegated from the Premier League, will play their first Sky Bet Championship fixture since 2018 under new boss Cesar Peixoto at Molineux.
Currently sidelined are L. Chiwome, M. Doherty, E. Gonzalez, and S. Johnstone.
Championship Fixtures Revealed
The EFL fixture list was released on Thursday, revealing that West Ham and managerless Burnley, also relegated, will face each other in their opening match at Turf Moor on the Sunday.
Key Matches Ahead
Other notable matches include Southampton's opening fixture on the Sunday and the derby clash between promoted Cardiff and Wrexham in the Welsh capital on the Monday.
| Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Blackburn | August 14 |
| West Ham | Burnley | August 16 |
| Southampton | August 16 | |
| Cardiff | Wrexham | August 17 |
Road to Recovery
Wolverhampton Wanderers will look to bounce back from relegation, with their first home match against Blackburn being a crucial start to the season.
As of June 25, 2026, the team is preparing for the new season with several players sidelined due to injury. The Championship season promises to be competitive, with teams like Leicester, back in League One, starting their campaign at Notts County.
