Newcastle United FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2024-25

Newcastle United FC

3 – 0

Full Time

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wed 15 Jan 2025 · 19:30 UTC St James' Park 51,975 HT 45' · FT 45'

Alexander Isak 34' 1–0

Alexander Isak 57' 2–0

Anthony Gordon 74' 3–0

Y 26' Matt Doherty

Y 85' Emmanuel Agbadou

Overview

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Newcastle United FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Premier League at St James' Park.

Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Darren England
Assistant 1 Nicholas Greenhalgh (England)
Assistant 2 Akil Howson

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	West Ham United FC	38	39
2	Burnley FC	38	22
3	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	38	20
4	Tottenham Hotspur FC	0	0
5	Coventry City FC	0	0
6	Hull City AFC	0	0
7	Ipswich Town FC	0	0
8	Arsenal FC	0	0
9	Manchester City FC	0	0
10	Manchester United FC	0	0
11	Aston Villa FC	0	0
12	Liverpool FC	0	0
13	AFC Bournemouth	0	0
14	Sunderland AFC	0	0
15	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	0	0
16	Brentford FC	0	0
17	Chelsea FC	0	0
18	Fulham FC	0	0
19	Newcastle United FC	0	0
20	Everton FC	0	0
21	Leeds United FC	0	0
22	Crystal Palace FC	0	0
23	Nottingham Forest FC	0	0

Head-to-Head

Newcastle United FC 16 games · Avg 2.3 goals Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-15 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2024-09-15 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Newcastle United FC 2024-03-02 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023-10-28 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–2 Newcastle United FC 2023-03-12 Newcastle United FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Newcastle United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Jan	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	H	3–0	W
12 Jan	Bromley FC	H	3–1	W
04 Jan	Tottenham Hotspur FC	A	2–1	W
30 Dec	Manchester United FC	A	2–0	W
26 Dec	Aston Villa FC	H	3–0	W
21 Dec	Ipswich Town FC	A	4–0	W

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Jan	Newcastle United FC	A	0–3	L
11 Jan	Bristol City FC	A	2–1	W
06 Jan	Nottingham Forest FC	H	0–3	L
29 Dec	Tottenham Hotspur FC	A	2–2	D
26 Dec	Manchester United FC	H	2–0	W
22 Dec	Leicester City FC	A	3–0	W

Season Stats

Newcastle United FC		Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
#19	Position	#3
0	Points	20
0	Played	38
0 / 0 / 0	W / D / L	3 / 11 / 24
0	Scored	27
0	Conceded	68
+0	GD	-41
–	PPG	0.53
–	Win %	8%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts). Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are 3rd (20 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Newcastle United FC to score. At the same time, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jorgen Strand Larsen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
10' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC have won 398 goals from 343 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
15' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
26' That looks like a foul for a card for Matt Doherty.
31' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
34' The deadlock is broken! Alexander Isak gets on the scoresheet on 34 minutes.
39' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lewis Hall suffering a number of foals already.
44' Newcastle United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wolverhampton Wanderers FC backline.
46' Matheus Cunha gets the nod from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He replaces Hwang Heechan and will look to change the dynamic.
51' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Wolverhampton Wanderers FC's compact 3-4-2-1.
56' It’s high time Vítor Pereira made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
57' Alexander Isak makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Newcastle United FC are in front.
62' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vítor Pereira might look to freshen things up shortly.
67' Newcastle United FC currently sit 5 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
69' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Rodrigo Gomes has done his job and it is now time for Nelson Semedo to step up.
74' Anthony Gordon makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Newcastle United FC are in front.
77' Time for substitution for Newcastle United FC. Jacob Murphy is replaced by Miguel Almiron.
78' Alexander Isak makes way for William Osula at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
83' Lewis Miley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joelinton on 83 minute.
85' The referee shows Wolverhampton Wanderers FC player a card on 85.
85' Kieran Trippier is ready to make an impact after coming on for Valentino Livramento at the 85 minute mark.
86' The whistle greets Joao Gomes as he departs to be replaced by Tommy Doyle.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Newcastle United FC take all three points.

Lineups

Newcastle United FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

39
Bruno Guimaraes
1
Martin Dubravka
23
Jacob Murphy ↓ Miguel Almiron 77'
33
Dan Burn
14
Alexander Isak ↓ William Osula 78'
7
Joelinton ↓ Lewis Miley 83'
8
Sandro Tonali
4
Sven Botman
10
Anthony Gordon ↓ Joe Willock 78'
21
Valentino Livramento ↓ Kieran Trippier 85'
20
Lewis Hall

Bench

25
Lloyd Kelly
36
Sean Longstaff
2
Kieran Trippier ↑ 85'
17
Emil Krafth
19
Odisseas Vlachodimos
24
Miguel Almiron ↑ 77'
28
Joe Willock ↑ 78'
18
William Osula ↑ 78'
67
Lewis Miley ↑ 83'

Coach Eddie Howe

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

2
Matt Doherty
3
Rayan Ait Nouri
11
Hwang Heechan ↓ Matheus Cunha 46'
29
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 69'
4
Santiago Bueno
1
Jose Sa
8
Joao Gomes ↓ Tommy Doyle 86'
7
Andre ↓ Pablo Sarabia 86'
12
Emmanuel Agbadou
19
Rodrigo Gomes ↓ Nelson Semedo 69'
9
Jorgen Strand Larsen

Bench

31
Sam Johnstone
15
Craig Dawson
27
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde ↑ 69'
10
Matheus Cunha ↑ 46'
21
Pablo Sarabia ↑ 86'
22
Nelson Semedo ↑ 69'
20
Tommy Doyle ↑ 86'
26
Carlos Forbs
37
Pedro Lima

Coach Vítor Pereira

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

Newcastle United FC Form

2025-01-15 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2025-01-12 Newcastle United FC 3–1 Bromley FC W 2025-01-04 Tottenham Hotspur FC 1–2 Newcastle United FC W 2024-12-30 Manchester United FC 0–2 Newcastle United FC W 2024-12-26 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Aston Villa FC W 2024-12-21 Ipswich Town FC 0–4 Newcastle United FC W

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2025-01-15 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2025-01-11 Bristol City FC 1–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2025-01-06 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–3 Nottingham Forest FC L 2024-12-29 Tottenham Hotspur FC 2–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2024-12-26 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 Manchester United FC W 2024-12-22 Leicester City FC 0–3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.24 Newcastle United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.45 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Newcastle United FC58% Draw29% Wolverhampton Wanderers FC13%

Actual: Newcastle United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes27% 0% No73%

Avg goals/match: 1.69

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	79%	21%
± 1.5	51%	49%
± 2.5	24%	76%
± 3.5	10%	90%
± 4.5	3%	97%

Double Chance

Newcastle United FC or Draw

87%

Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

42%

Newcastle United FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Newcastle United FC34% Draw57% Wolverhampton Wanderers FC9%

Actual: Newcastle United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

21.7%

0 – 0

20.8%

2 – 0

13.4%

1 – 1

11.1%

0 – 1

2 – 1

6.5%

3 – 0

Actual

3 – 1

2.8%

1 – 2

2.3%

4 – 0

1.7%

0 – 2

1.7%

2 – 2

1.6%

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC

Handicap	Newcastle United FC covers	Push	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	16%	74%
-1.5	26%	—	74%
-1	26%	29%	46%
-0.5	54%	—	46%
+0.5	88%	—	12%
+1	88%	10%	2%
+1.5	98%	—	2%
+2	98%	2%	0%
+2.5	100%	—	0%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet

64% ✓

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.