Overview
- Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Preston 3-1 at Deepdale, with Fer Lopez scoring two quality goals to dominate the match.
- Manager Cesar Peixoto altered the game plan by easing the press and making timely substitutions that led to Adam Armstrong scoring from Raul Jimenez’s return pass.
- A reconfigured back line featuring Jose Sa, Hugo Bueno, Jackson Tchatchoua, Nasser Djiga and Toti Gomes produced a more organised defensive display than in the opener.
- Wolves travelled in force with roughly 5,000–6,000 fans in attendance and secured a rare away league victory that lifted early-season confidence.
- Questions remain over goalkeeping after a late concession, plus lingering injuries to Kieran Trippier and Yerson Mosquera and a need for more pace on the wings before the transfer window shuts.