Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Jiménez penalty rescues Wolves in Blackburn thriller
Raúl Jiménez's stoppage-time spot-kick denied Blackburn a famous opening-day win.
Wolves— – —
NS · Championship
BlackburnCompetition
Championship
Score
Wolves 2-2 Blackburn
Scorer
Raúl Jiménez (pen)
What happened. Wolves drew 2-2 with Blackburn in their Championship opener, with Raúl Jiménez scoring an injury-time penalty to salvage a point.
- Jiménez converted after handball by Rayan Alebiosu.
- Jiménez bought scarves for all South Bank supporters.
- Goal was his first in his second spell at the club.
Wolves avoided an embarrassing start to their Championship return, thanks to Jiménez's late heroics.
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