KARL WHITEHOUSE LOOKS AT THE HISTORY OF WOLVES V NEWCASTLE
FIRST MEETINGS
- The two clubs first met on 3rd September 1898 at St James’ Park in Division One. There were 20,000 fans present, and Wolves won 4-2.
- In their inaugural FA Cup encounter on 25th April 1908 at Crystal Palace, Wolves triumphed 3-1 in front of 74,967 supporters. The manager at the time was Jack Addenbrooke.
- The only League Cup clash between Wolves and Newcastle took place on 20th September 2016 at St James’ Park. With 34,735 fans in attendance, Wolves suffered a 2-0 defeat.
MATCH OF THE DAY
The game that played to nearest the date of the upcoming fixture between the two sides was on 17th January 1970 the game finished 1-1.
OTHER GAMES
Wolves and Newcastle faced off in two matches. The first was a pre-season friendly at Molineux on the 3rd of August 2002, which ended in a 2-0 defeat for Wolves, with LuaLua scoring both goals for Newcastle.
The teams also met in the Premier League Asia Trophy on the 17th of July 2019 at Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Wolves triumphed with a 4-0 victory, thanks to goals from Jota (2), Gibbs White, and an Allan own goal. The tournament also included West Ham and Man City, with Wolves eventually winning the championship in a 3-2 penalty shootout after a goalless draw against Man City in regular time.
Pre Season Friendlies
As Newcastle West End
22nd April 1889 Wolves won game 9-2 at St James’ Park
As Newcastle East End
13th May 1889 Wolves won game 3-2 at Heaton
19th March 1892 Newcastle East End won game 3-0 at Heaton
most recent meeting
The most recent game that Wolves played against Newcastle in the Premier League was at St James Park on the 13th September 2025 the game finished 1-0 to Newcastle United.
Their most recent FA Cup encounter was a 3rd Round clash at Molineux on the 5th of March 2003. Wolves emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Ince, Kennedy, and Ndah scored for Wolves, while Jenas and Shearer found the net for Newcastle. The game was attended by 27,316 fans.
The Wolves lineup against Newcastle included Murray, Irwin, Butler, Lescott, Naylor, Cameron, Ince, Kennedy, Newton, Miller, and Ndah. The substitutes were Clyde, Cooper, Oakes, Rae, and Andrews.
LAST 6
12th March 2023 Newcastle United 2 Wolves 1 at St James’ Park
28th October 2023 Wolves 2 Newcastle United 2 at Molineux
2nd March 2024 Newcastle United 3 Wolves 0 at St James’ Park
15th September 2024 Wolves 1 Newcastle United 2 at Molineux
15th January 2025 Newcastle 3 Wolves 0 at St James’ Park
13th September 2025 Newcastle 1 Wolves 0 at St James’ Park
Do you remember this game in the premier league?
Wolves 2 Newcastle United 1 (October 2, 2021)
Setting the scene
Wolves came into this match still looking for their first home win of the 2021/22 season. Newcastle arrived winless in six games, with pressure on Steve Bruce to deliver results.
First half
Wolves started brightly, dominating possession and controlling midfield.
They took the lead through Hwang Hee-chan after a great move down the right. Raul Jimenez beat Longstaff and played a brilliant through ball into Hwang, who finished low into the bottom corner from a tight angle past Darlow. It was Wolves’ first home goal of the season.
Newcastle then suffered an injury setback just before half time as Joe Willock went off and was replaced by Jeff Hendrick.
Wolves nearly doubled their lead when Trincao hit the crossbar after being set up by Hwang in the build-up.
Despite Wolves being on top, Newcastle equalised against the run of play. Substitute Hendrick scored from long range, catching Wolves out as José Sá scrambled back after the low shot from the edge of the area.
Half time Wolves 1 Newcastle United 1
Second half
Newcastle began the second half better of the two teams. Saint-Maximin had a strong chance, but Sá saved comfortably.
Just before the hour mark, Wolves regained the lead. Jimenez caused problems again, turning past defenders and slipping Hwang in. Hwang finished into the bottom corner for his second of the match.
Newcastle pushed for another equaliser, but lacked quality in attack. Saint-Maximin was often isolated, and Wolves held firm despite a few nervous moments.
In added time, Newcastle came close when Fernandez headed just wide. Wolves dealt with the final pressure and saw the game out.
Conclusion
Wolves made it two straight Premier League wins and moved up to 11th. Newcastle stayed winless after seven matches and dropped to 19th.
Full time Wolves 2 Newcastle United 1
Teams
Wolves
Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Semedo, Neves, Moutinho, Marcal, Trincao, Jimenez, Hwang
Substitutes: Hoever, Ait Nouri, Podence, Boly, Silva, Ruddy, Dendoncker, Traore, Cundle
Goals: Hwang (20, 58)
Manager: Bruno Lage
Newcastle United
Darlow, Manquillo, Fernandez, Clark, Ritchie, Longstaff, Almiron, Willock, Hayden, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin
Substitutes: Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fraser, Murphy, Gillespie, Anderson, Gayle
Goal: Hendrick (41)
Manager: Steve Bruce
Attendance: 30,483
biggest wins
- Wolves’ most significant victory against Newcastle came with a 5-0 triumph in Division 1 on 23rd November 1968 at Molineux, witnessed by 25,425 fans. This scoreline was repeated on 10th April 1976 at Molineux in front of 20,083 fans.
- In Division 2, Wolves secured their biggest win against Newcastle with a 6-2 victory on 31st March 1992 in front of 14,480 fans.
- Moving to the Premier League, Wolves achieved a notable 2-1 win against Newcastle at St James’ Park on 9th December 2018, with goals from Perez for Newcastle and Jota and Doherty for Wolves. This scoreline repeated on 2nd October 2021 at Molineux, with a crowd of 30,483 fans. The scorers that day were Hwang with a brace for Wolves and Hendrick for Newcastle.
- In the FA Cup, on 13th January 1960, a memorable match unfolded at Molineux after a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park in front of 62,443 fans. The 3rd Round Replay at Molineux ended with a 4-2 victory for Wolves in front of 39,082 fans.
Do you remember this classic game?
Wolves 5 Newcastle United 0 (April 10, 1976)
Setting the scene
It was a big day at Molineux as Mike Bailey made his 500th league appearance. Wolves also needed a win to climb out of the relegation zone.
First half
Wolves began on the front foot and attacked Newcastle from the opening minutes.
The first big chance fell to Hibbitt, whose long-range shot struck the post. The rebound was then saved by the Newcastle goalkeeper.
Newcastle responded with a great opportunity of their own when Barrowclough fired from outside the box, but his effort went over the crossbar.
Both sides continued to trade chances, with several shots going narrowly wide. Despite the early pressure and end-to-end moments, neither team could find a breakthrough before the break.
Half time Wolves 0 Newcastle United 0
Second half
Wolves came out sharper after the restart and took the lead almost immediately. From a throw-in, the ball was worked to Richards, who turned and shot over the goalkeeper and into the net. It was his 13th goal of the season and the perfect start to the half.
Wolves pushed for a second. Munro had a shot saved by Mahoney, and Wolves stayed on the front foot from the resulting corner. Bailey and Richards then linked up well, with Richards’ header again saved for another corner.
Richards went close once more soon after, sliding a shot narrowly wide.
Wolves finally got the second goal their pressure deserved. Richards set up Kelly, who crossed into the box for Hibbitt. Hibbitt’s volley bounced into the net, beating Mahoney.
A defensive mistake then let Richards in again, and he made it 3-0, putting the match out of Newcastle’s reach.
Wolves kept pressing and quickly added a fourth. Sunderland set up Carr inside the box, and Carr finished well after good team play.
Wolves nearly made it five when Bell hit a shot that struck under the crossbar and bounced away to safety, with Newcastle clearing for a corner.
The fifth goal did come later. Sunderland found Kelly in the box, Kelly played it to Carr, and Carr’s shot was saved by Mahoney. The rebound fell to Richards, who scored to complete his hat-trick, take the match ball, and move to 15 league goals for the season.
Conclusion
A dominant second-half performance earned Wolves a crucial win and lifted them out of the relegation zone.
Full time Wolves 5 Newcastle United 0
Teams
Wolves
Parkes, McAlle, Munro, Parkin, Bailey, Carr, Hibbitt, Kelly, Bell, Richards, Sunderland
Substitute: Gould
Goals: Richards (46, 75, 87), Hibbitt (73), Carr (77)
Manager: Bill McGarry
Newcastle United
Mahoney, Bird, Kennedy, Nattrass, Oates, Cassidy, Hudson, Gowling, Barrowclough, Burns, MacDonald
Substitute: Craig
Manager: Gordon Lee
Attendance: 20,083
biggest DEFEAT
- The most significant loss for Wolves against Newcastle happened in Division 1 on the 11th of November 1905 at St James’ Park. With 15,000 fans in attendance, Newcastle won 8-0.
- In the Premier League, the biggest defeat occurred at St James’ Park on the 2nd of April 2011, witnessed by 49,939 fans. The final score was a 4-1 victory for Newcastle, with goals scored by Nolan, Ameobi, Løvenkrands, and Gutierrez. Wolves’ lone scorer was Ebanks-Blake.
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
playing for both teams
David Kelly
Played for Newcastle 1991-1993 made 70 appearances and scored 35 goals he also played for Wolves 1993-1995 made 83 appearances and scored 26 goals.
mike Williamson
Played for Newcastle 2010-2016 made 150 appearances and scored 1 goal and also played for Wolves 2015-2017 including 5 games on a loan spell made 10 appearances in total and scored 0 goals.
Temuri Ketsbaia
Played for Newcastle 1997-2000 made 78 appearances and scored 8 goals and also played for Wolves 2000-2001 made 24 appearances and scored 3 goals.
John burridge
Played for Wolves 1982-1984 made 74 appearances and also played for Newcastle 1989-1991 and 1991-1993 made 67 Appearances.
Darren Peacock
Played for Newcastle 1994-1998 made 133 appearances and scored 2 goals and also played for Wolves 2000 and made 4 appearances in a loan spell.
Carl Cort
Played for Newcastle 2000-2004 made 22 appearances and scored 7 goals and also played for Wolves 2004-2007 and made 94 appearances and scored 31 goals.
Billy Rafferty
Played for Wolves 1978-1979 made 44 appearances and scored 6 goals and also played for Newcastle 1979-1980 and made 39; appearances and scored 6 goals.
Sebastian Bassong
Played for Newcastle 2008-2009 made 30 appearances and scored 0 goals and also played for Wolves 2012 and this was a loan spell and made 9 appearances and scored 0 goals.
Marlon Harewood
Played for Wolves 2009 in a loan spell and made 5 appearances and scored 0 goals and also played for Newcastle United in a loan spell and made 15 appearances and scored 5 goals.
Peter Withe
Played for Wolves 1973-1975 made 17 appearances scored 3 goals and also played for Newcastle United 1978-1980 made 76 appearances scored 25 goals.
Other players who played for both clubs.
Dave Beasant, Joe Blackett, Tony Dinning, Joe Harvey, Tom Phillipson, Ken Wimshurst, Issac Okoronkwo, Pavel Srnicek, Colin Gibson, Joe Blackett, Alex McIntosh, Mick Martin, Leo Shahar.
PLAYED, MANAGED, COACHED
Bill McGarry was manager of Wolves 1968-1976 and 1985 and also, he managed Newcastle United 1977-1980.
George Jobey Played for Newcastle 1906-1913 and also managed Wolves 1922-1924.
Mark McGhee Played for Newcastle 1977-1979 made 28 appearances scored 5 goals and also managed Wolves 1995-1998.
Scott Sellars Played for Newcastle 1993-1995 made 75 appearances scored 8 goals and Managed Wolves Under 23 side 2014-2018 also was appointed by Wolves to be head of Academy in 2019 and was recently axed by Wolves as a technical director in November 2022.
Brian Little Had a trial with Newcastle United and was Wolves coach January 1986 also was caretaker manager August 1986 to October 1986.
Mike Bailey Played for Wolves 1966-1977 made 361 appearances scored 19 goals and was a scout for Newcastle United.
Dean Saunders Newcastle United coach September 2004-February 2006 and Wolves manager January 2013-May 2013.
article by Karl whitehouse
I have been a Wolves fan for over 30 years.
I have supported them both home and away games in the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s and now like looking into wolves games the stats behind the games they play in the premier league and also look other stats if asked by someone else in the podcast. I have also done the 92 football league grounds and shortly be doing a ebook about peoples favourite match they went to along with a match report and if possible stats from game