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Wolves vs Newcastle Match Overview: 0-0 Premier League
Molineux held its breath, exhaled, then held it again as Wolves and Newcastle played out a tense 0-0 draw on 2026-01-18. The Wolves vs Newcastle Score will read as a blank in the goals column, but it wasn’t short on jeopardy: Newcastle controlled long stretches of the ball, Wolves defended with stubborn discipline, and the late chances felt like they carried the weight of a season. In a Premier League match report defined by near-misses and excellent goalkeeping, Jose Sa and Nick Pope ensured the Wolves vs Newcastle Result stayed goalless.
First Half
The early pattern settled quickly: Newcastle in possession, Wolves compact and ready to spring. Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall pushed play down the left, with Newcastle earning corners and probing for a clean delivery into the box. Wolves, though, were anything but passive. When they did break, they did it with purpose—Matheus Mane tested Pope with a straight, skidding effort, and Wolves’ set-piece threat began to show as Ladislav Krejci and Yerson Mosquera attacked crosses.
Newcastle’s best first-half openings came from aerial moments and second balls. Nick Woltemade twice found space to meet deliveries, the first header flashing wide from a prime area and the second looping over the bar. Joelinton also sniffed out a rebound opportunity, only for Sa to stand firm and keep the contest level. Wolves responded late in the half with a sharp spell of their own: Mosquera’s rebound was held, then Hugo Bueno bent a sweet strike just over, a reminder that Newcastle’s dominance of the ball didn’t guarantee comfort.
Second Half
Newcastle returned with the same rhythm—patient circulation through Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, full-backs high, and Wolves asked to shift and shuffle. The visitors’ pressure became more sustained as the half wore on, and Eddie Howe’s changes were aimed at sharpening the final pass: Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga and Lewis Miley entered to add legs and direct running.
Wolves, meanwhile, searched for a cleaner route out. Jorgen Strand Larsen’s introduction gave them a focal point, and the home crowd lifted as crosses began to arrive with more regularity. Yet the match’s defining moments still came at the Wolves end. Sa produced a standout save to deny Guimaraes from close range after a rebound popped invitingly into the box, and Newcastle continued to win corners that felt increasingly dangerous.
Then came the frantic closing stretch that shaped the Wolves vs Newcastle Highlights. Wolves threatened from a late Krejci header that forced a sharp stop, before Newcastle somehow failed to land the punch. Joelinton glanced a free header just over, and in stoppage time Guimaraes, furious with himself, dragged a gilt-edged rebound wide. The final whistle arrived with both sides feeling they had stared at the winning goal—and blinked.
Key Moments
- Nick Woltemade spurned an early headed chance from a fine cross, setting the tone for a night of missed margins.
- Jose Sa denied Joelinton from a rebound in the first half, keeping Wolves level during Newcastle’s best spell.
- Newcastle’s triple change on 67 minutes (Wissa, Elanga, Miley) ramped up the pressure without finding the finish.
- Sa produced a superb late save to block Bruno Guimaraes at close range after a scramble in the box.
- Joelinton headed just over from a corner, before Guimaraes dragged a stoppage-time rebound wide to leave it 0-0.
Wolves vs Newcastle Stats Breakdown
The Wolves vs Newcastle Stats tell the story of territory versus resistance. Newcastle owned 67% possession and doubled Wolves for total shots (12 to 6), while also posting the stronger xG analysis: Wolves 0.28 to Newcastle 0.94. That gap reflected Newcastle’s ability to get into the box more often (24 touches in the opposition area to Wolves’ 14) and generate higher-quality looks, even if neither side registered an official “big chance”.
Wolves’ defensive work was relentless—28 clearances underlined the volume of pressure they absorbed—and they largely protected central zones until late set pieces opened up. Newcastle’s 7 corners and repeated deliveries eventually created the biggest moments, but their finishing lacked precision when it mattered most. From a full-time analysis perspective, Wolves will point to their structure and Sa’s shot-stopping as the foundation, while Newcastle will rue opportunities that matched their control.
For anyone scanning the Wolves vs Newcastle Goals section, the absence of scorers is the headline—but the match still offered a clear narrative: Newcastle’s control, Wolves’ grit, and two late chances that should have changed the Wolves vs Newcastle Score.
Wolves vs Newcastle Lineups
Wolves (3-5-2): Sa J.; Mosquera Y., Bueno S., Krejci L.; Tchatchoua J., Andre, Joao Gomes, Mane M., Bueno H.; Arokodare T., Hwang Hee-Chan.
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope N.; Trippier K., Thiaw M., Botman S., Hall L.; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali S., Joelinton; Barnes H., Woltemade N., Gordon A.
Substitutions: Wolves introduced Jorgen Strand Larsen, Jhon Arias and Rodrigo Gomes as they chased more presence and energy. Newcastle turned to Wissa, Elanga and Miley to freshen the attack and midfield.
Player of the Match
Jose Sa (Wolves). When Newcastle’s pressure finally produced clear sights of goal, Sa delivered. His close-range stop from Bruno Guimaraes in the closing stages was the game’s pivotal intervention, and his command under late set-piece chaos ensured Wolves could cling on for a point.
What the Result Means
This Wolves vs Newcastle Match Report leaves both teams with mixed feelings. Wolves will take pride in a clean sheet earned the hard way, especially against a Newcastle side that moved the ball with authority and kept them pinned for long spells. Newcastle, meanwhile, will see it as two points left behind—dominant possession, higher xG, and late chances that should have delivered the breakthrough.
In terms of post-match reaction, Wolves can frame this as resilience and a platform to build from, while Newcastle’s focus will be on turning control into cutting edge in the next fixture. If you were checking in on the Wolves match today or the Newcastle match today for a decisive moment, it never arrived—but the intensity suggested both sides are close to something sharper.
The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+6'
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) looks furious with himself after spurning a great chance. He pounces on the rebound around the penalty spot and drags a shot well wide of the right post.
90+5'
Andre (Wolves) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Samuel Barrott didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
90+3'
Andre (Wolves) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
90+2'
The ball is whipped in from the corner by Hugo Bueno (Wolves), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
90+1'
Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) collects a pass from the flank, looks up and fires in a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box which canons off a defender to safety. The referee signals a corner kick to Wolves.
90'
The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.
90'
Ladislav Krejci (Wolves) meets an accurate cross in the box and steers a fine header towards the net. The goalkeeper has to react quickly to keep the ball out.
89'
Today's referee Samuel Barrott rightly decides to book Sven Botman (Newcastle Utd) for his harsh tackle.
89'
The attendance for today's match is 29751.
88'
What a miss! The corner finds Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) unmarked in the box with the goal at his mercy, but somehow he mistimes his header and sends it just over the bar.
87'
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) will take a corner kick.
86'
Substitution. Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves) on for Hee-Chan Hwang.
85'
Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) gets in a promising position inside the box after a rebound, but his resulting header towards the top of the net is too weak and the goalkeeper saves it easily.
85'
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) gets to the rebound inside the box and shoots to the roof of the net, but his sidefooter is blocked by an alert Jose Sa. What a save!
84'
Samuel Barrott blows his whistle. Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) commits a foul after dangerous play.
82'
Hugo Bueno (Wolves) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
82'
A cross into the box from Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) is cleared. Wolves have a corner.
79'
Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) fires the ball in from a mid-range free kick, but the effort goes just wide of the right post.
78'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Yerson Mosquera (Wolves) was quite harsh and Samuel Barrott didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
77'
A pass by Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
76'
Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
74'
A cross from Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. The ball goes out for a corner. Newcastle can continue in their attacking effort.
72'
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball.
71'
Rob Edwards has decided to make a change. Jhon Arias (Wolves) replaces Joao Gomes.
70'
Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
69'
A lofted cross from Anthony Elanga (Newcastle Utd) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
67'
Substitution. Anthony Gordon makes his way off the pitch and Anthony Elanga (Newcastle Utd) comes on as his replacement.
67'
Substitution. Yoane Wissa (Newcastle Utd) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Nick Woltemade walks off.
67'
Here is a change. Sandro Tonali is going off and Eddie Howe gives the last tactical orders to Lewis Miley (Newcastle Utd).
66'
Samuel Barrott has a clear sight and sees a foul from Joao Gomes (Wolves).
65'
Here's the change. Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare leaves the pitch and Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) comes on as a substitute.
64'
The resulting corner from Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
63'
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) sends a cross in and finds Joelinton inside the box, but one of the defenders steps in and clears the danger.
63'
Newcastle are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
62'
Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolves) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
59'
Yerson Mosquera (Wolves) was too forceful with his tackle and Samuel Barrott interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
58'
Samuel Barrott shows a yellow card to Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) for a tough tackle.
55'
It could have been a good chance to score! Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd) fails to release Joelinton with a through ball as the defence is alert and clears.
52'
An accurate cross picks out Yerson Mosquera (Wolves) in the centre of the box, but his header floats harmlessly high over the bar.
51'
Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) is able to continue to play.
49'
The game is interrupted now, Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
49'
Matheus Mane (Wolves) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Samuel Barrott saw the whole situation.
46'
The second half has just started.
45+2'
The match has reached half-time.
45+1'
Hugo Bueno (Wolves) receives a decent pass from Joao Gomes and immediately goes for goal from mid-range. It's a fine strike but the ball goes just over the bar.
45'
We will have 1 min. of added time.
45'
Yerson Mosquera (Wolves) finds his way to a rebound on the edge of the box, shoots to the middle of the goal, but the keeper is ready and denies him.
45'
Wolves can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
45'
Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Wolves) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked.
43'
Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) fails to score from the rebound as the goalkeeper stops his effort from hitting the net.
43'
The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Newcastle.
42'
One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd).
39'
Nick Woltemade (Newcastle Utd) is penalised for a foul. Samuel Barrott had a clear view and blows his whistle.
36'
Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) makes some space for himself and from mid-range let's fly with a wild effort which goes high over the crossbar.
36'
The corner from Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) is cleared away by the defence.
35'
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
32'
Matheus Mane (Wolves) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.
29'
Matheus Mane (Wolves) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the middle of the target, but Nick Pope was alert and the score remains the same.
25'
Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates.
21'
The referee blows his whistle as Hugo Bueno (Wolves) was too aggressive in his challenge.
18'
A long pass finds Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) unmarked, he looks up and hits a weak shot from mid-range which drifts well wide of the left post.
16'
Nick Woltemade (Newcastle Utd) leaps highest in the middle of the box to meet a lofted ball and powers a header at a goal, but unfortunately for him it flies just over the bar.
16'
It looks like Santiago Bueno (Wolves) saw red with that tackle. Samuel Barrott won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
14'
What a chance that is! Nick Woltemade (Newcastle Utd) squanders a huge opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He and produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes well wide of the left post!
10'
Ladislav Krejci (Wolves) feels very aggrieved after the referee stops play for a foul that he commits while in possession of the ball.
9'
Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for a foul after Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) hacks down one of his opponents.
8'
Ladislav Krejci (Wolves) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
6'
Harvey Barnes receives a sweet cross inside the box from Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd), but one of the defenders rushes in bravely to intercept the ball.
5'
Matheus Mane (Wolves) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
3'
Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
3'
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Newcastle.
1'
The first half has started.
Newcastle will kick the game off.
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