Upcoming sports events in Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton FC

It would perhaps be fair to state that both Newcastle United and Wolves, though clearly moving in an upward trajectory, are both massive teams that have experienced their main achievements some time in the past.

In the case of the Magpies, a return to silverware and tangible success is a step closer due to massive investment from new owners, Wolves are also buoyed by positive managerial changes, and the fanbases of both teams are fairly huge and growing rapidly.

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Newcastle United vs Wolves History

Newcastle United and Wolves have faced each other over 100 times over the years, and a number of players have represented both teams, including; Irish forward David Kelly, Georgian playmaker Temuri Ketsbaia, defender Sebastian Bassong, striker Carl Cort and Marlon Harewood.

Newcastle United vs Wolves Head to Head

Newcastle United and Wolves first met in September 1898, with the away side winning at St James’ Park in the season opener.

In September 1991, Wolves were once again victorious, winning 2-1 in the northeast. The following season on Boxing Day, Kevin Keegan’s side got a measure of revenge, with David Kelly scoring twice to give the Magpies all three points as they romped to the title and a place in the Premier League.

The first Premier League clash between the two teams came in May 2004, with Lee Bowyer opening the scoring for Newcastle United and Romanian international Ioan Ganea providing the equalizer for Wolves.

It took another seven years for the two teams to play again, and it was Newcastle United who eased to victory in April 2011 with Kevin Nolan, Shola Amebobi, Peter Lovenkrands, and Jonas Gutierrez scoring in a 4-1 win with Sylvan Ebanks-Blake responding for the away team.

Wolves scored their first Premier League win at St James’ Park in December 2018 thanks to goals from Diogo Jota and Matt Doherty, who had responded to the leveler from Spaniard Ayoze Perez with DeAndre Yedlin being sent off in the fixture.

In 2022/23, Newcastle United secured their first top-four finish since 2002/03, and they beat Wolves 2-1 in March 2023, with Swedish forward Alexander Isak scoring first before Hee-Chan Hwang scored for Wolves and Miguel Almiron scored the winner with ten minutes left on the clock.