Burnley 1-2 Wolves: Mane completes comeback as Vardy's opener counts for nothing

Wolves produced a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, with Matheus Mane scoring the winner in the 72nd minute. The matchday 11 clash, played on 16 October 2026, saw 39-year-old Jamie Vardy, back in the Premier League, open the scoring in the 20th minute, converting Jacob Bruun Larsen's cross after a swift counter-attack. Wolves responded five minutes before the break when Fer Lopez threaded a pass to Sean Neave, who fired home the equaliser. The visitors dominated the second half and took the lead in the 72nd minute through Mane, who converted Tawanda Chirewa's cutback. Burnley pushed for an equaliser, but Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa produced several crucial saves. Reo Hatate was booked for Burnley in the 63rd minute, while Kyle Walker received a yellow card in the 90th. The win lifts Wolves to seventh place with 14 points, while Burnley drop to 13th with 10 points. Can Wolves maintain their push for European qualification this season.

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