Pressure on Wolves - will Albion rock Molineux?

Jonny Drury - Fan writerFri, September 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM UTC

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The first Black Country derby in the league for some time - and the first in front of fans for 14 years. No wonder there is so much anticipation around this one.

You have to go back to 2008 to find the last time the two sides met in the second tier and the situation was very different back then.

Albion were the ones who went on to win the title but this time the tables are very much turned.

Wolves are the big fish down from the top flight and Albion are the young pups looking to impress.

They have done that this season and sit above Wolves, after an impressive start.

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But make no mistake, the pressure is on Wolves, the onus is on Wolves to take the game to Albion at Molineux and win.

They have not had the most convincing start and a victory over the old rivals would certainly kickstart their campaign.

But that pressure being on Wolves may just play into Albion's favour. They can play with freedom, soak up pressure and hit on the break, something they are good at.

And the atmosphere will be key on the day. Molineux can rock when it is going well, but if Albion edge ahead early on, it could turn and play in their favour.

A fascinating afternoon is in store on Sunday.

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