Wolves are mounting an incredible Premier League comeback with an unbeaten 2026 run. Today at Molineux, they face Newcastle United, who sit 6th place in their Champions League chase. The Old Gold have scored 10 goals in 3 games this year, and this David vs Goliath matchup could reshape both teams’ seasons.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Kick-off: Sunday, January 18 2026 at 2:00 PM EST at Molineux Stadium
- Wolves Record: Unbeaten in 4 with 3 wins, 10 goals scored in 3 fixtures
- Newcastle Standing: 6th place with 32 points from 21 matches
- Betting Odds: Newcastle 1.81 favorites, Wolves 4.75 underdogs, Draw 3.60
Wolves’ Stunning 2026 Revival Stuns Skeptics
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After a disastrous 2025 that saw Wolves fail to win any of their first 19 Premier League matches, Rob Edwards has engineered a miraculous turnaround. The Old Gold finally broke their curse with a 3-0 demolition of West Ham on January 3 before drawing 1-1 at Everton.
Most remarkably, Wolves then absolutely destroyed Shrewsbury Town 6-1 in the FA Cup, with Jorgen Strand Larsen completing a hat-trick. The unbeaten streak has ignited Molineux, creating genuine optimism in a fanbase battered by relegation-form football. Goals that seemed impossible are now flowing freely.
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Newcastle United sits 6th place with 32 points, just 2 points outside 4th and the Champions League qualification spots. Eddie Howe‘s squad have won 3 of their last 5, with victories over Crystal Palace and Leeds United keeping their top-four aspirations alive.
But Newcastle face mounting injury concerns heading into Molineux. Defender Fabian Schär underwent ankle ligament surgery and will miss the next 3 months. Jacob Murphy suffered a hamstring injury, and both Dan Burn and William Osula are recovering from injuries that will rule them out.
| Factor | Wolves | Newcastle |
| Current Form | 4 unbeaten, 3 wins, 10 goals | 3 wins in 5, chasing 4th place |
| Key Player | Jogran Strand Larsen (6 goals) | Harvey Barnes (11 goals) |
| Defensive Record | 1 clean sheet in recent run | 9 clean sheets this season |
| Major Absences | Bellegarde, Gomes, Chirewa | Schär, Murphy, Burn, Osula |
Historical Advantage Strong in Newcastle’s Favor
Newcastle United holds a commanding advantage head-to-head against Wolves. The Magpies have won their last 4 consecutive matches against the Old Gold across all competitions. Most recently, Newcastle cruised to a 3-0 victory over Wolves in their last meeting, giving them significant psychological advantage.
However, history matters little when form tells a different story. Wolves‘ momentum is undeniable, having scored 10 times in 3 games while Newcastle faces a defensive injury crisis. The Black Country club will exploit Newcastle’s weakness at full-back after Schär’s surgery and Livramento’s hamstring.
“Rob Edwards has been pushing his Wolves side hard in training this week as they look to keep up their unbeaten start to 2026 in this weekend’s fixture.”
— Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Official Club Statement
Will Wolves Complete the Ultimate Upset Today
Betting markets still heavily favor Newcastle at 1.81 odds, with Wolves offered at 4.75. Yet the Old Gold’s momentum and attacking prowess cannot be ignored. Rob Edwards has transformed this squad from relegation-form into genuine top-flight competitors in just 2 weeks.
Newcastle will struggle to cope with Wolves’ intensity at Molineux without Schär anchoring their defense. The visitors face an uphill battle against a resurgent team playing with everything to prove. Will Wolves pull off the upset? Today’s match will provide all the answers.
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