Newcastle 2 – 1 Wolves

Miguel Almiron’s goal 11 minutes from time boosted Newcastle’s Champions League hopes as the Magpies got back to winning ways via a 2-1 win over Wolves.

Going into this game, nine out of the last 15 meetings between these two teams had ended in a 1-1 draw and it looked to be heading in that direction once more after Wolves substitute Hee-Chan Hwang cancelled out Alexander Isak’s first-half opener with 20 minutes to go.

But with Wolves hanging on for a point, substitute Almiron – dropped by Eddie Howe alongside Callum Wilson – played a slick one-two with Joe Willock before curling a shot into the far corner.

There was VAR controversy before that, however, as Nick Pope was reprieved of a potential penalty and red card after a collision with Raul Jimenez in the first half.

Referee Andy Madley and VAR Tony Harrington opted not to send Pope off and give a spot-kick, with the Newcastle goalkeeper making several key saves to keep out the visitors during the rest of the game.

More to follow.

What’s next?

Friday 17th March 7:00pm


Kick off 8:00pm

Newcastle have a five-day wait for their next game: a Friday Night Football match away at Nottingham Forest, live on Sky Sports with kick-off at 8pm.

Four out of Wolves‘ next five games are against the teams around them, starting with a home match against Leeds on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.