Wolves Draw 1-1 With Portsmouth After Devlin Scores Late

Wolverhampton Wanderers missed the chance to secure another Championship victory after Portsmouth defender Terry Devlin scored an 86th-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Molineux on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Jordan James had given Wolves the lead in the 62nd minute, but Devlin's late finish earned the visitors a point despite their struggles to create chances. According to Sky Sports' match report, Wolves improved considerably after making two substitutions at halftime.

The hosts created several opportunities to extend their lead, while Portsmouth struggled to test the Wolves defense until Devlin found the net. James opened the scoring after combining with Fer Lopez in a one-two before firing a powerful first-time shot past goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid at the near post. The goal rewarded Wolves' stronger second-half performance.

Wolves had introduced Tawanda Chirewa and James at halftime, replacing Sean Neave and Marshall Munetsi. The changes followed Chirewa's decisive contribution as a substitute in the team's victory at Burnley four days earlier.

Chirewa nearly made an immediate impact again, striking the crossbar with a rising shot after cutting inside his marker. Mateus Mane subsequently sent a low angled effort wide, while Lopez volleyed off target after receiving a cross from Rafiki Said. Wolves continued to threaten after taking the lead. Portsmouth substitute Marezi delivered a corner that Ebou Adams headed over from close range, while a dangerous cross from substitute Tommy Doyle narrowly missed Chirewa as the hosts pursued a second goal.

Portsmouth's equalizer arrived four minutes before the end of normal time. After Marezi's free kick was headed clear, Devlin controlled the ball on his chest and volleyed it into the corner of the net, rescuing a point for the visitors. The goal came after Portsmouth had struggled to produce an effort on target throughout the match, according to Sky Sports' report. Devlin's finish changed the outcome of a contest in which Wolves had created the clearer opportunities after halftime.

Wolves pushed for a winner in the closing moments, and Schmid produced a save to turn Chirewa's low shot around a post. The hosts could not find another goal before the final whistle. Tensions briefly flared between the two benches after the match, with staff from both sides needing to intervene before order was restored. The teams ultimately shared the points following Devlin's late intervention.