Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2020-21 English Premier League
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Injury-hit strugglers Newcastle United were held to a 1-1 home draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 1': Foul by Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 2': Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Joseph Willock (Newcastle United).
- 5': Foul by Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 5': Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 5': Attempt saved. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joseph Willock with a cross.
- 7': Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 8': Offside, Newcastle United. Joelinton tries a through ball, but Emil Krafth is caught offside.
- 12': Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Jonjo Shelvey.
- 13': Foul by Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United).
- 13': Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Attempt blocked. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adama Traoré with a cross.
- 16': Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 19': Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Foul by Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United).
- 19': Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Foul by Willian José (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 21': Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Attempt saved. Emil Krafth (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Jamal Lewis (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
- 22': Attempt saved. Joelinton (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.
- 24': Attempt saved. Joseph Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
- 24': Offside, Newcastle United. Joseph Willock tries a through ball, but Allan Saint-Maximin is caught offside.
- 26': Attempt missed. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Joseph Willock.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
- 31': Attempt saved. Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
- 31': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Martin Dubravka.
- 34': Attempt missed. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adama Traoré.
- 37': Foul by Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United).
- 37': Willian José (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 39': Foul by Joseph Willock (Newcastle United).
- 39': Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Attempt missed. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Adama Traoré with a cross.
- 43': Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 43': Foul by Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United).
- 43': Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 44': Attempt saved. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by João Moutinho.
- 45': Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Joseph Willock (Newcastle United).
- 45'+1': Foul by João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 45'+1': Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pedro Neto.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Newcastle United 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Newcastle United 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.
- 45': Substitution, Newcastle United. Ryan Fraser replaces Miguel Almirón because of an injury.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonny.
- 48': Foul by Willian José (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 48': Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joelinton.
- 49': Attempt missed. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 49': VAR Decision: No Penalty Newcastle United.
- 50': Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Adama Traoré.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joelinton.
- 51': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Romain Saïss.
- 52': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0. Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross following a corner.
- 53': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 53': Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Jamal Lewis (Newcastle United).
- 54': Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 54': Foul by Romain Saïss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 54': Joseph Willock (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 55': Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ryan Fraser following a set piece situation.
- 60': Attempt missed. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
- 63': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Jonjo Shelvey.
- 63': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy replaces Allan Saint-Maximin because of an injury.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Willian José.
- 67': Hand ball by Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United).
- 69': Foul by Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 69': Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Jamal Lewis.
- 71': Foul by João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 71': Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Substitution, Newcastle United. Matt Ritchie replaces Emil Krafth because of an injury.
- 72': Attempt saved. Joelinton (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonjo Shelvey.
- 73': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pedro Neto with a cross.
- 76': Foul by Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 76': Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 78': Foul by Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 78': Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 78': Attempt missed. Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jonjo Shelvey with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 79': Foul by Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 79': Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Joelinton (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Murphy.
- 81': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Romain Saïss.
- 82': Attempt missed. Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 82': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Fábio Silva replaces Willian José.
- 85': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ki-Jana Hoever replaces Nélson Semedo because of an injury.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Fraser.
- 86': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Fábio Silva.
- 88': Foul by João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 88': Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90': Attempt missed. Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 90'+1': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Ciaran Clark.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Fábio Silva (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Pedro Neto with a cross.
- 90'+2': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Martin Dubravka.
- 90'+4': Foul by Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United).
- 90'+4': Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Rayan Aït-Nouri replaces Jonny.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.
- 0': Match ends, Newcastle United 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.
Statistics
 WOL |
NEW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 52.4 | Possession | 47.6 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 339 | Accurate Passes | 326 |
| 423 | Passes | 388 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 21 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 77 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 40 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 3 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 14 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.2 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 13 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 31 | +39 | 70 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 30 | +32 | 61 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 31 | +13 | 55 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 31 | +5 | 54 |
Line-Ups
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Dúbravka (GK) |
| 2 | Ciaran Clark  |
| 6 | Jamaal Lascelles |
| 15 | Jamal Lewis |
| 17 | Emil Krafth |
| 8 | Jonjo Shelvey |
| 14 | Isaac Hayden |
| 28 | Joe Willock |
| 24 | Miguel Almirón |
| 10 | Allan Saint-Maximin |
| 9 | Joelinton |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 11 | Rui Patrício (GK) |
| 16 | Conor Coady |
| 27 | Romain Saïss |
| 32 | Leander Dendoncker |
| 28 | João Moutinho |
| 8 | Rúben Neves |
| 19 | Jonny |
| 22 | Nélson Semedo |
| 12 | Willian José |
| 37 | Adama Traoré |
| 7 | Pedro Neto |
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