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Molineux hasn’t been as viscerally engaged for a long time

Fan columnist John Lalley has his say on Sunday’s Black Country derby victory.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:01 AM
Molineux hasn’t been as viscerally engaged for a long time
Key Things to Know
  • Wolves defeated West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country derby at Molineux.
  • Wolves secured a clean sheet against Albion following a prior shutout against Sheffield United.
  • Peixoto made post-match comments questioning the commitment of absent Czech player Ladislav Krejci.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a victory over West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country derby at Molineux. Fan columnist John Lalley highlighted the dominant performance and intense home atmosphere, alongside a clean sheet following an earlier shutout against Sheffield United.

Manager Peixoto drew attention post-match by questioning the commitment of absent player Ladislav Krejci. Defensively, Toti and Nasser Djiga formed an effective partnership to preserve the shutout despite Albion goalkeeper Max O'Leary's strong display.

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