On Sunday, 15th September 2024, fans at Molineux Stadium were treated to a thrilling encounter between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United. As the match kicked off at 21:00, the home side looked to build on their solid start to the season, while Newcastle aimed to climb further up the Premier League table. With Chris Kavanagh officiating, both teams were determined to make a statement.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Head to Head
Wolves vs Newcastle has always been a competitive fixture in the Premier League. Historically, both teams have often been evenly matched, with Wolves boasting strong performances at home. However, Newcastle has shown resilience in their recent encounters, making this a fixture full of unpredictability.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Lineups
Here is the Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Lineups today (Sep 15, 2024)
Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-3-3)
Manager: Gary O’Neil
Starting XI:
- GK: Sam Johnstone
- RB: Nélson Semedo
- CB: Craig Dawson
- CB: Yerson Mosquera
- LB: Rayan Aït-Nouri
- CM: Mario Lemina
- CM: André
- CM: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
- RW: Matheus Cunha
- ST: Jørgen Strand Larsen
- LW: João Gomes
Substitutes:
- Matt Doherty (77′)
- Tommy Doyle (77′)
- Hwang Hee-Chan (71′)
- Gonçalo Guedes (86′)
- Carlos Forbs (86′)
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
Manager: Eddie Howe
Starting XI:
- GK: Nick Pope
- RB: Tino Livramento
- CB: Fabian Schär
- CB: Dan Burn
- LB: Lewis Hall
- CM: Bruno Guimarães
- CM: Sean Longstaff
- CM: Joelinton
- RW: Jacob Murphy
- ST: Alexander Isak
- LW: Anthony Gordon
Substitutes:
- Joe Willock (46′)
- Sandro Tonali (46′)
- Kieran Trippier (64′)
- Harvey Barnes (46′)
- Lloyd Kelly (87′)
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United First Half
Wolves came out with confidence in front of their home crowd. Early on, they had promising opportunities, with Mario Lemina leading the midfield charge. The breakthrough came in the 36th minute, when Lemina latched onto a perfect cross from Jørgen Strand Larsen and slotted the ball into the bottom left corner, giving Wolves a 1-0 lead. Despite Newcastle pushing forward with efforts from Fabian Schär and Bruno Guimarães, they couldn’t find the equalizer before the break.
Half-time: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Second Half
Newcastle made tactical adjustments at the start of the second half, with Joe Willock, Sandro Tonali, and Harvey Barnes coming on. These changes reinvigorated the visitors, but it wasn’t until the 75th minute that they found the breakthrough. Fabian Schär’s powerful strike from outside the box, assisted by Bruno Guimarães, brought Newcastle level at 1-1.
Wolves struggled to regain their control, and just five minutes later, Harvey Barnes scored a sensational goal from outside the box. Assisted by Joe Willock, Barnes curled a right-footed shot into the top right corner, turning the game around for Newcastle at 2-1.
Wolves pressed for an equalizer in the dying moments, with Matheus Cunha coming close in the 90th minute, but Nick Pope’s heroics in goal ensured Newcastle held onto their lead.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Full-time: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Stats
| Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Stats | Wolves | Newcastle |
| Possession (%) | 49 | 51 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Timeline
- 36′ (Goal): Mario Lemina scores for Wolves, assisted by Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves 1-0 Newcastle).
- 38′ (Yellow Card): Joelinton (Newcastle) for a bad foul.
- 45+3′: Half-time, Wolves lead 1-0.
- 46′ (Substitution): Newcastle brings on Joe Willock, Sandro Tonali, and Harvey Barnes.
- 52′ (Yellow Card): Dan Burn (Newcastle) for a foul.
- 63′ (Yellow Card): Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolves) for a bad foul.
- 70′ (Yellow Card): Nélson Semedo (Wolves) for a foul.
- 73′ (Yellow Card): André (Wolves) for a bad foul.
- 75′ (Goal): Fabian Schär equalizes for Newcastle with a stunning strike (Wolves 1-1 Newcastle).
- 80′ (Goal): Harvey Barnes scores a spectacular goal for Newcastle, assisted by Joe Willock (Wolves 1-2 Newcastle).
- 90+6′ (Yellow Card): Jacob Murphy (Newcastle) for dissent.
- 90+9′: Full-time, Newcastle completes the comeback.
Match Impact on the Points Table:
Newcastle’s victory saw them rise to 4th place in the Premier League table, capitalizing on dropped points from other contenders. Wolves, on the other hand, remained mid-table, with this defeat highlighting their need for more attacking consistency as they missed out on valuable points.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Man of the Match
Harvey Barnes was the standout performer for Newcastle. His game-winning goal in the 80th minute and overall attacking prowess throughout the second half sealed Newcastle’s crucial three points. Barnes’ impact from the bench was undeniable, as he shifted the momentum of the game in favor of the visitors.
Wolves vs Newcastle was an intense and entertaining match that saw the visitors mount a stunning comeback after falling behind in the first half. The tactical changes by Eddie Howe proved decisive, with substitutes Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes playing key roles. For Wolves, the result was disappointing, as they couldn’t maintain their first-half lead. However, Newcastle’s resilience and quality shone through, marking an important victory in their campaign to challenge for a top-four spot.
The victory solidified Newcastle’s position as a serious contender in the Premier League, while Wolves will look to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.
