FM Preview: Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers 25 Feb 2012

Last updated : 24 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolverhampton Wanderers face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wolves will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 23 and win only 8 of the 42 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 01 Oct Wolves 1 - 2 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr Newcastle Utd. 4-1 Wolves Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Wolves 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2003/2004 Sun 09 May Newcastle Utd. 1 - 1 Wolves Premiership
2003/2004 Sat 29 Nov Wolves 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premiership
2002/2003 Sun 05 Jan Wolves 3 - 2 Newcastle Utd. F.A. Cup
1992/1993 Sat 10 Apr Wolves 1 - 0 Newcastle Utd. League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 5 conceded.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Wolves's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Newcastle United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 42 points from their 25 games so far.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 21 points from their 25 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Newcastle United 6 3 0 3 7 12 9
Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 1 1 4 6 14 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolverhampton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Newcastle United may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Newcastle United Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Wolverhampton Wanderers Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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