Match Report
Automated reportWolves defeat Burnley 2-1 at turf moor
By Sporting Telegraph Automated Desk · 2 min read · 17 October 2026
Championship

Burnley
1

Wolves
2

Wolves secured a 2-1 victory over Burnley in a Championship fixture held at Turf Moor. The match, which kicked off at 19:00 UTC, saw both teams find the net, with Wolves ultimately coming from behind to claim three points.
Burnley opened the scoring midway through the first half. Jamie Vardy found the back of the net in the 20th minute, putting the home side ahead. This goal provided an early advantage for Burnley at their home ground.
First Half Action
Wolves responded before the halftime interval. Fer López scored for the visitors in the 39th minute, leveling the score. This goal ensured that the teams went into the break on equal terms, with the match finely poised at 1-1.
The second half saw increased disciplinary action from the referee. Burnley's Reo Hatate received a yellow card in the 63rd minute. Eight minutes later, Sean Neave of Wolves was also shown a yellow card, indicating a period of physical play.
Second Half Decider
Wolves then took the lead for the first time in the contest. Tawanda Chirewa scored in the 72nd minute, putting his team 2-1 up. This goal proved to be the decisive moment of the match, as Wolves maintained their advantage for the remainder of the game.
As the match approached its conclusion, another yellow card was issued. Burnley's Kyle Walker was booked in the 90th minute. This late booking occurred as the home side pushed for an equalizer in the final moments.
The final whistle confirmed Wolves' 2-1 win. The result means Wolves collected three points from their trip to Turf Moor. Burnley will reflect on a game in which they held an early lead but were unable to convert it into points.
Automated report. Facts from the API-Sports live feed for Championship, Burnley 1-2 Wolves, played Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT.
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