Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Highlights - August 22, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Preston North End 3-1 in Championship on August 22, 2026.

The match was played at Deepdale. Jordan Thompson (90'+1') scored for Preston North End.

Fernando López (8', 82'), Adam Armstrong (71') scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

At kick-off Preston North End stood in position 20 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Wolverhampton Wanderers went into the game in position 14, on 1 points. They had won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Fernando López scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 8 minutes after a pass from André.

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Mateus Mané on 11 minutes. Marshall Munetsi could not find the target for Wolverhampton Wanderers (11').

Moments later, Raúl Jiménez sent an effort off target for Wolverhampton Wanderers (14').

The referee cautioned Andrew Hughes of Preston North End on 14 minutes. Marshall Munetsi was booked for Wolverhampton Wanderers (43').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Rodrigo Gomes’s effort (45'+4').

After the break, Liam Lindsay shot wide for Preston North End on 48 minutes. The referee cautioned Alistair McCann of Preston North End on 50 minutes.

Soon after, Toti Gomes could not find the target for Wolverhampton Wanderers (51'). Callum Lang sent an effort off target for Preston North End (52').

Shortly afterwards, Mateus Mané tested the goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers (54').

Leo Leroy was booked for Preston North End (55'). Raúl Jiménez picked out Adam Armstrong, who scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers (71').

Fernando López scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 82 minutes after a pass from Tommy Doyle.

Delano Burgzorg picked out Jordan Thompson, who scored for Preston North End (90'+1').

Substitutions: Preston North End 4, Wolverhampton Wanderers 5.

Wolverhampton Wanderers controlled 54.6% of possession.

Preston North End had 13 shots with 2 on target, while Wolverhampton Wanderers had 16 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Preston North End 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0. Corners: Preston North End 5, Wolverhampton Wanderers 4.

Wolverhampton Wanderers completed the most passes, 478 in total at 85.4% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.