In a tightly contested match, Newcastle United managed to secure a goalless draw against Wolverhampton at Molineux Stadium during round 22 of the Premier League.
Despite not finding the back of the net, Newcastle controlled the match with 64% possession compared to Wolverhampton’s 36%.
Malick Thiaw emerged as the standout player of the match for Newcastle, making significant contributions by clearing four dangerous balls from the defensive area.
Wolverhampton’s Hugo Bueno also made his mark, completing 31 successful passes and winning back possession on two occasions.
One of the highlights of the match came in the 18th minute, when Newcastle’s forward Anthony Gordon skillfully dodged Wolverhampton’s João Gomes with a clever nutmeg.
Wolves’ manager, Rob Edwards, opted for a 3-5-2 formation that included goalkeeper José Sá, defenders Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, and Ladislav Krejci, with Jackson Tchatchoua, André Trindade, João Gomes, Mateus Mane, and Hugo Bueno in midfield, and a striking duo of Toluwalase Arokodare and Hwang Heechan.
On the other side, Newcastle’s head coach Eddie Howe set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Nick Pope in goal, defenders Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, and Lewis Hall, along with Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton in midfield, and Harvey Barnes, Nick Woltemade, and Anthony Gordon leading the attack.
The referee for this fixture was Samuel Barrott.
Following this match, Wolverhampton will face Manchester City in their next outing, while Newcastle will return home to confront Aston Villa.
With this draw, Wolverhampton remains at the bottom of the table with 8 points, while Newcastle sits in 8th place with a total of 33 points.
Wolverhampton Substitutions
64’ 2H – Toluwalase Arokodare was replaced by Jörgen Larsen
70’ 2H – João Gomes was substituted for Jhon Arias
85’ 2H – Hwang Heechan was taken off for Rodrigo Gomes
Cautions for Wolverhampton:
32’ 2H – Yerson Mosquera (Unsporting Behavior) and 49’ 2H – André Trindade (Unsporting Behavior)
Newcastle United Substitutions
65’ 2H – Sandro Tonali was substituted for Lewis Miley
66’ 2H – Nick Woltemade was replaced by Yoane Wissa and Anthony Gordon was substituted for Anthony Elanga
Cautions for Newcastle United:
12’ 2H – Sandro Tonali (Unsporting Behavior) and 43’ 2H – Sven Botman (Unsporting Behavior)