Overview
- Wolves and Birmingham played out a 2-2 draw on Sunday with all four goals coming in the first half: Fer Lopez and Ladislav Krejci scored for Wolves, Jay Stansfield equalised and Jackson Tchatchoua put through an own goal.
- Tchatchoua’s overhit back pass sailed past goalkeeper Jose Sa and into the net, a mistake that Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto publicly defended while some media commentators urged the club to drop or move the player on.
- Replays suggested Stansfield may have handled the ball before his goal, and Peixoto said the Championship’s lack of VAR left refereeing decisions unreviewed.
- Birmingham dominated the second half and wasted several clear chances, and Wolves squandered a gilt‑edged chance when Adam Armstrong blasted over from close range in the 87th minute.
- Wolves announced the signing of free agent winger Bertrand Traore but said he will need weeks to reach match fitness, a factor that complicates Peixoto’s squad choices early in the Championship season.