Newcastle United FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Premier League at St. James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 5 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Mike Dean
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-27
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2020-10-25
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
2020-01-11
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
2019-10-27
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2019-02-11
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Southampton FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Everton FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Leeds United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Southampton FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Southampton FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Feb | Leicester City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Arsenal FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds St. James' Park will turn into a battlefield for Newcastle United FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
- 5' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The travelling Wolverhampton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 19' Controversy at the stadium! Isaac Hayden argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' Isaac Hayden, a Jamaica , has 38 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' Netherlands international Ki-Jana Hoever has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' Ciaran Clark is having his name booked by the referee on 43.
- 46' The Newcastle United FC manager makes a substitution. Miguel Almiron departs to be replaced by Ryan Fraser.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Newcastle United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jamaal Lascelles makes it 1-0.
- 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 62' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' It is a substitution in Newcastle United FC team. Allan Saint-Maximin is replaced by Jacob Murphy on 63 minute.
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United FC in their trying to find a way past Wolverhampton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 72' A tactical swap from Newcastle United FC — Matt Ritchie on, Emil Krafth off on 72 minutes.
- 73' GOAL! Ruben Neves fires home to make it 1-1!
- 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Romain Saiss, as he is very good at scoring at St. James' Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' Another change for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC made on 82 minute. Willian Jose leaves to be changed by Fabio Silva.
- 85' Another change for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC made on 85 minute. Nelson Semedo leaves to be changed by Ki-Jana Hoever.
- 90' Fresh legs for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC! Rayan Ait Nouri comes on to replace Jonny Castro.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 14
- 2
- 8
- 15
-
17
Emil Krafth ↓ Matt Ritchie 72'
- 10
- 9
-
24
Miguel Almiron ↓ Ryan Fraser 46'
- 28
Bench
- 12
-
21
Ryan Fraser ↑ 46'
- 16
- 36
- 26
- 3
-
11
Matt Ritchie ↑ 72'
-
23
Jacob Murphy ↑ 63'
- 7
Coach
Steve Bruce
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 28
- 8
- 32
- 27
- 16
- 37
-
19
Jonny Otto ↓ Rayan Ait Nouri 90'
-
12
Willian Jose ↓ Fabio Silva 82'
-
22
Nelson Semedo ↓ Ki-Jana Hoever 85'
- 7
Bench
- 21
- 18
-
3
Rayan Ait Nouri ↑ 90'
- 49
-
2
Ki-Jana Hoever ↑ 85'
-
17
Fabio Silva ↑ 82'
- 20
- 54
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hwang Heechan | 5 |
| Alexander Isak | 4 |
| Chris Wood | 2 |
| Jamaal Lascelles | 2 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Miguel Almiron | 2 |
| Mario Lemina | 2 |
| Anthony Gordon | 2 |
Head to Head
2021-02-27
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2020-10-25
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
2020-01-11
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
2019-10-27
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2019-02-11
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United FC Form
2021-02-27
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2021-02-21
Manchester United FC
3–1
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-02-15
Chelsea FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-02-06
Newcastle United FC
3–2
Southampton FC
W
2021-02-02
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2021-01-30
Everton FC
0–2
Newcastle United FC
W
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2021-02-27
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2021-02-19
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–0
Leeds United FC
W
2021-02-14
Southampton FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2021-02-11
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Southampton FC
L
2021-02-07
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–0
Leicester City FC
D
2021-02-02
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Arsenal FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Newcastle United FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
62%
Newcastle United FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

