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Super sub Tawanda Chirewa fires Wolves to dramatic Turf Moor comeback

Tawanda Chirewa scored seconds after entering as Wolves ended Burnley’s lead and moved into the Championship play-off places.

  • On Friday, substitute Tawanda Chirewa scored seconds after entering the match to lift Wolves to a 2-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, ending a losing streak.
  • Jamie Vardy put Burnley ahead in the 20th minute, marking his 20th straight season of scoring after exploiting defensive lapses from Wolves.
  • Sean Neave helped create the equalizer for Fer Lopez before Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto turned to his bench; Chirewa capitalized on Igor's error to beat goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert.
  • The victory lifts Wolves to 6th in the Championship table and back into the play-off places, while Burnley drops to 4th from bottom.
  • Wolves celebrated their first win at Turf Moor since 2010, a significant result during a demanding stretch of three games in seven days.
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In the 11th round of the English Championship (second division), Burnley faced Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Wolves) on the 16th local time, with Burnley losing 1-2. In this match, former England international striker Jamie Vardy scored the opening goal with a superb run. The 39-year-old veteran striker scored his first goal since joining Burnley.

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Sky Sports broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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