Blackburn vs Wolves LIVE: FA Cup result after Matheus Cunha guides visitors into fifth round

Matheus Cunha hit his 12th goal of the season as Wolves booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-0 victory at Championship promotion-chasers Blackburn.

After the hosts had a Dom Hyam header ruled out for offside, Wolves scored two goals in as many minutes just past the half hour, taking the lead when Joao Gomes' shot rolled in off goalkeeper Balazs Toth.

Top-scorer Cunha then swiftly doubled the advantage with a strike into the far corner, and the Brazilian, who signed a new contract with the club last weekend, had chances to net again after the break, putting a header over and twice seeing strikes saved by Toth.

Blackburn went into the tie amid speculation regarding boss John Eustace's future, with reports having linked him with his old club Derby after they sacked Paul Warne on Friday.

The former Rams midfielder made eight changes to his Rovers starting line-up from Tuesday's 2-1 loss at QPR, handing debuts to deadline-day signings Emmanuel Dennis and Yuri Ribeiro and fellow January recruit Augustus Kargbo a first start, while Vitor Pereira's Wolves XI showed five adjustments from last weekend's 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

The opening moments saw Blackburn passing inside their own area lead to a chance for Wolves as Jean-Ricner Bellegarde's shot was saved by Toth, who then dealt with a Cunha free-kick.

The hosts subsequently passed up a good opportunity with Kargbo blasting into the Darwen End, then had the ball in the net in the 19th minute as Hyam headed home, only for the flag to go up for offside. While it looked a tight call, with no VAR in use the effort was disallowed.

Seven minutes later Kargbo appealed for a penalty having gone down under the attentions of Emmanuel Agbadou, but referee Lewis Smith's response was to book him for diving.

Wolves then suddenly seized control of the contest by scoring twice in quick succession as Gomes' shot went under Toth's body off his arm and over the line, and Cunha fired past the Hungarian moments later having been teed up by Nelson Semedo.

Blackburn attempted to hit back before the interval with Dennis putting a header wide and seeing a shot go behind off Sam Johnstone's legs, and Todd Cantwell subsequently blazed over the Wolves bar early in the second half.

The Premier League side then threatened to add to their lead as Cunha and substitute Marshall Munetsi, another deadline day signing making their debut, headed off-target from good positions.

Wolves' push continued and Toth did well to push away a firm Cunha strike before Munetsi fired wide.

And after Johnstone made a good save to deny Blackburn substitute Makhtar Gueye, Cunha was denied by Toth again as Wolves' progression was secured.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: FA Cup updates

Blackburn Rovers FC 0 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:27

Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.

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14:24

Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.

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14:24

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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14:24

Marshall Munetsi (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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14:22

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

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14:21

Attempt missed. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:21

Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:21

Attempt blocked. Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rayan Aït-Nouri.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:19

Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:17

Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Toti Gomes.

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14:16

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Hedges replaces Adam Forshaw.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:16

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Rayan Aït-Nouri replaces Nélson Semedo.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:16

Attempt missed. Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Matheus Cunha with a cross following a fast break.

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14:16

Attempt saved. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Yuri Ribeiro.

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14:12

Attempt saved. Cauley Woodrow (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:11

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:11

Attempt saved. Marshall Munetsi (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matheus Cunha with a through ball.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:07

Foul by Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:07

Attempt missed. Marshall Munetsi (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:05

Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Balázs Tóth.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:05

Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rodrigo Gomes.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:09

Attempt missed. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:04

Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:03

Attempt missed. Marshall Munetsi (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:01

Attempt missed. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Pablo Sarabia with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

14:00

Attempt missed. John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:58

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Cauley Woodrow replaces Emmanuel Dennis.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:58

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Andreas Weimann replaces Augustus Kargbo.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:58

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. André replaces Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:58

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Marshall Munetsi replaces Gonçalo Guedes.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:55

Attempt saved. Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by John Buckley with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:55

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Nélson Semedo.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:51

Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:51

Foul by Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:50

Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:49

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan replaces Amario Cozier-Duberry.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:49

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Makhtar Gueye replaces Todd Cantwell.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:49

Attempt saved. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:49

Foul by Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:46

Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Dennis (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:45

Attempt missed. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Amario Cozier-Duberry.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:45

Foul by Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:39

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:36

Second Half begins Blackburn Rovers 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:36

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pablo Sarabia replaces Hwang Hee-Chan because of an injury.

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13:21

First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:21

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

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13:18

Delay in match because of an injury Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:21

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:18

Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:16

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Sam Johnstone.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:18

Attempt saved. Emmanuel Dennis (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dominic Hyam.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:15

Foul by Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:13

Foul by Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:13

Attempt blocked. Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rodrigo Gomes.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:12

Attempt missed. Emmanuel Dennis (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Todd Cantwell with a cross following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:11

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Matheus Cunha.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:09

Attempt missed. Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:06

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:05

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. João Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hwang Hee-Chan.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:04

Foul by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:04

Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by João Gomes.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

13:02

Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Joe Rankin-Costello.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:59

Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:59

Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:55

Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Yuri Ribeiro.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:50

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Dominic Hyam is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:50

Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:49

Foul by Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:49

John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:48

Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:48

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gonçalo Guedes is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:48

Attempt blocked. Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rodrigo Gomes.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:46

Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:44

Foul by Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:42

Attempt missed. Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:40

Attempt blocked. Amario Cozier-Duberry (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:37

Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:36

Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:36

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:33

Attempt saved. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:32

First Half begins.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

10:30

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