Adam Armstrong’s return from a back injury was the highlight of a narrow 1‑0 win for Wolverhampton Wanderers over Watford at Molineux on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The 29‑year‑old striker, who had not scored in the league since December, ended his drought with a rebound goal in the 35th minute, his second league strike of the campaign and his first Championship goal for Wolves at home. The win gave the visitors their first victory in six home matches and lifted them to 12th place in the Sky Bet Championship.
Wolves had dominated the first half, keeping the visitors out of the middle of the park and winning eight corners. Their early chances were largely wasted: a 25‑yard curling effort from Rafiki Said and a close‑range shot from Jordan James both missed the target, while a header from Said was cleared by goalkeeper Feredico Ravaglia after a cross from Kieran Trippier. Wolves’ breakthrough came when Trippier’s cross from the right was met by Armstrong, who missed the first attempt but collected the rebound and fired it past the far post. The goal was a relief for the home side, who had been unable to convert earlier opportunities.
Watford’s only chance in the first half came from a header by Hector Kyprianou that was saved by Trippier. In the second half, the visitors created a few moments of danger, including a 35‑yard effort from Edo Kayembe that was cleared by Jose Sa and a 30‑yard strike from Andre that hit the bar. A corner in the 54th minute saw a header from Ladislav Krejci tipped away by Ravaglia, and a later corner almost doubled Wolves’ advantage when a header from Mattie Pollock was cleared off the line by Jordan Zemura.
The match was not without its drama off the pitch. In the 78th minute, Wolves made a double substitution, bringing on Tommy Doyle and Tawanda Chirewa for Jordan James and Armstrong. The change was met with boos and chants of “You don’t know what you’re doing” aimed at head coach Cesar Peixoto, reflecting the frustration of the home crowd after a season of inconsistent performances.
For Watford, the defeat was a blow to an already difficult campaign. The club has only one away win in the Championship, and this loss left them with a single point from 18 away games. They have lost seven of their last nine matches, conceded 17 goals, and have managed just one save by Jose Sa. Wolves, meanwhile, will look to build on the victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while Watford will need to regroup quickly to avoid further slide down the table.