Newcastle vs Wolves: Crisis Meets Dominance

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

St. James' Park will host a clash between two teams in different phases of crisis. Newcastle United seeks a return to winning form after five games without victory, while Wolverhampton Wanderers face their historically worst season start with three defeats.

Newcastle's Historical Dominance

The Magpies hold one of the best records in Premier League history against Wolves. Of 20 mutual matches, they have lost only two (7 wins, 11 draws), representing just 10% defeats - the lowest percentage against any opponent they've faced at least twenty times.

Wolves have a tragic away record at St. James' Park with only one victory from their last 22 visits - a 2-1 win in December 2018 under Nuno Espírito Santo. In 43 away games in the top flight, they have kept clean sheets only twice (1899, 1974).

Newcastle's Consistent Scoring

Remarkable is the fact that Newcastle has scored in all 20 Premier League matches against Wolves. Only Arsenal against West Bromwich (26 games) and Arsenal against Wolves (22) have longer streaks of mutual games with scoring in each match.

This statistic provides Newcastle with a psychological advantage and suggests that despite their current crisis, they should find a way to the opponent's goal.

Current Team Form

Newcastle is experiencing their worst period since September 2022 with five games without a win (2 draws, 3 defeats). The Magpies have lost their last two home league games, last losing three in a row at home in February 2021.

Wolves face an even worse situation with three defeats from three games. If they lose the fourth opening game of the season, it would be the first time in their 127-year history in the Football League/Premier League.

Paradoxical Defensive Statistics

Newcastle, despite missing wins, has faced the fewest shots of all teams (18 in three games). This is the lowest number since the 2021-22 season when Manchester City conceded 15 shots in three opening rounds.

This statistic suggests that Newcastle's defensive foundations remain solid, with the problem being in attacking productivity and opportunity conversion.

Wolves' Dramatic Form

Since a winning streak of six games in March and April, Wolves have earned only one point from seven games (1 draw, 6 defeats). They are the first team in top-flight history with such a contrast in form.

Wolves have spent 81.5% of game time this season in a losing position - most in the league. Only Aston Villa exceeded the 50% threshold (57.1%). Newcastle, conversely, draws most often (79.6% of time in tied games).

New Signings and Their Potential

Tolu Arokodare arrived as the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League with 21 goals, although according to xG he should have scored 28.6 - the biggest underperformance in the competition. His 158 shots were most in the division.

Nick Woltemade will become Newcastle's fourth German player after Dietmar Hamann, Loris Karius, and Malick Thiaw. In his last seven games for Stuttgart, he scored five goals, totaling 17 goals in all competitions in the 2024-25 season.

Strategic Aspects

Newcastle will rely on their historical dominance and home advantage to break their negative streak. Key will be the ability to utilize defensive stability and convert chances.

Wolves need radical improvement especially in defense, where their vulnerability is evident. New signings Arokodare and others must quickly integrate into the team.

The result could be decisive for both teams' confidence - Newcastle seeks momentum to turn their season around, while Wolves fight against historic embarrassment.

Thanks to Stats Perform for the data

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More information:24live.com


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