Wolves fight back to beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor

Result

Wolves came from a goal down to beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor in the EFL Championship on Friday, October 16, 2026. Jamie Vardy put the home side ahead in the 20th minute, Fer Lopez equalised late in the first half and substitute Tawanda Chirewa scored the winner after the break. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The Express & Star described it as Wolves' first win at Turf Moor since 2010. ^[1]

How the goals came

Vardy's goal, which the Burnley Express described as his first for the club, came after he got past two Wolves defenders and finished past goalkeeper Jose Sa. The Express & Star said the offside call was tight. Match data lists Jacob Bruun Larsen as the assist. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Lopez levelled after Sean Neave, making his first league start, played him in. The Burnley Express said Kyle Walker lost the ball just outside his own box in the build-up. The Express & Star counted it as Lopez's sixth goal of the season. ^{[1] [2]}

Chirewa scored with his first touch after coming off the bench. The Burnley Express said Igor Julio gave the ball away as the last defender and that goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert got a hand to the shot, which came back off the underside of the bar and in. The Express & Star said Mateus Mane set it up. The sources differ slightly on timing, with match data listing the goal at 72 minutes and the Express & Star placing it shortly after the hour. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Missed chances and cards

The Burnley Express said Bruun Larsen fired over from close range, Largie Ramazani shot over and Tommy Doyle drove wide. It added that Armando Broja hit the crossbar late on, but the flag was up for offside. The Express & Star said Lopez and Rafiki Said were both denied before the hour. ^{[1] [2]}

Match data lists yellow cards for Reo Hatate (63rd minute), Neave (70th) and Walker (90th). ^[3]

Team news and standings

Wolves were without Adam Armstrong, who has a back problem, and Raul Jimenez, who is having surgery, according to the Express & Star, which also said Wolves made three changes in defence. The Burnley Express said Hjalmar Ekdal started at centre back for Burnley in place of Anel Ahmedhodzic, who is in a 12-day concussion protocol. The referee was Lewis Smith. ^{[1] [2]}

The Express & Star said the result lifted Wolves back into the play-off places and ended a losing run that followed the international break. It was their third match in seven days. The exact league positions of both clubs were not stated in the reports reviewed, so the table is not given here. ^[1]

Burnley's home run and what is next

Burnley have not won a home league game in 360 days, according to the Burnley Express. They have played 21 games since a 2-0 home win over Leeds United on October 18, 2025 without taking three points, a run that included a 2-2 draw with Charlton Athletic in midweek. Their next home match is on October 31, so a full calendar year will pass between home wins at the earliest. ^[2]