Wolves vs Blackburn: Peixoto era begins as Championship opener launches new play-off format | OneFootball

Wolves launch the 2026/27 Championship at Molineux against Blackburn, chasing an immediate Premier League return under new head coach Cesar Peixoto after finishing bottom last term.

According to Telegraph, new play-off rules mean six places are now up for grabs this season.

Peixoto, a surprise June appointment replacing Rob Edwards, takes his first head-coaching role outside Portugal. Nearly a decade after Nuno Espirito Santo’s 2017-18 title, Wolves are seeking a similar surge.

He says he has tweaked set pieces and wants organisation across all phases, accepting they cannot press high at every moment. He highlights the Championship’s volume of crosses, targets offensive play and quick reactions, and feels pre-season has them ready.

Experience has arrived in Kieran Trippier and the returning Raul Jimenez, while Joao Gomes has left for Aston Villa. Much of the squad remains, and the club celebrate their 150th anniversary.

Blackburn, led by Tony Mowbray, ended last season 20th, five points clear of relegation, and have been out of the top flight for 14 years. Mowbray anticipates a tough opener away to a talented, expensive Wolves side, noting their sparse wins over the past year.

Source: Telegraph

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