Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Highlights - October 16, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Burnley 2-1 in Championship on October 16, 2026. The match was played at Turf Moor.

Jamie Vardy (20') scored for Burnley. Fernando López (39'), Tawanda Chirewa (72') scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Burnley went into the game in position 21, on 8 points. They had won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 in their previous five.

At kick-off Wolverhampton Wanderers stood in position 10 with 14 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde could not find the target for Wolverhampton Wanderers (2'). Shortly afterwards, Jamie Vardy sent an effort off target for Burnley (4').

Igor Julio shot wide for Burnley on 7 minutes. Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Jamie Vardy’s effort (10').

Jacob Bruun Larsen picked out Jamie Vardy, who scored for Burnley (20'). Jacob Bruun Larsen tested the goalkeeper for Burnley (34').

Soon after, Rafiki Said forced a save for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 38 minutes.

Fernando López scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 39 minutes after a pass from Sean Neave.

After the break, Sean Neave could not find the target for Wolverhampton Wanderers (49').

Jacob Bruun Larsen sent an effort off target for Burnley (50').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Fernando López’s effort (52').

Rafiki Said tested the goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers (60').

Moments later, Jackson Tchatchoua shot wide for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 60 minutes.

Reo Hatate was booked for Burnley (63'). Soon after, Josh Laurent forced a save for Burnley on 68 minutes.

The referee cautioned Sean Neave of Wolverhampton Wanderers on 70 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Mateus Mané picked out Tawanda Chirewa, who scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers (72').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Mateus Mané’s effort (76'). Substitutions: Burnley 4, Wolverhampton Wanderers 5.

Wolverhampton Wanderers controlled 53.3% of possession. Burnley had 15 shots with 4 on target, while Wolverhampton Wanderers had 20 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Burnley 5, Wolverhampton Wanderers 3. Corners: Burnley 3, Wolverhampton Wanderers 6.

Wolverhampton Wanderers completed the most passes, 481 in total at 86.7% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.