In the 22nd round of the Premier League, Wolverhampton defeated Newcastle United with a 1:0 score at the Molineux Stadium. The game took place on January 18, 2026.

Match Background

Before the game, both teams were in a difficult tournament situation. Wolverhampton occupied the last place in the standings with 7 points, while Newcastle was located in ninth place with 32 points.

Match Progress

The "wolves" team secured an important victory after a series of unsuccessful matches. Head coach Harry Edgwards managed to motivate the players for a positive result.

Match Statistics

Interestingly, in previous home matches against Newcastle United, Wolverhampton had always scored against each other. This time, the team was first able to keep the "magpies'" goal intact.

Roster Composition

Belgard and Toti were absent due to injuries for the "wolves", while Newcastle lost Kraft, Berne, Livramento, Osula, Sher, and Murphy to the infirmary.