What channel is Newcastle United vs Wolves on? Kick-off time, TV & stream details, latest team news

A win for Wolves will take them into a European spot - for a brief time at least.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to build on their derby day victory over Aston Villa when they head north east to take on Newcastle United on Friday evening.

It may be for less than 24 hours too but due to Wolves suiting up before their rivals play this weekend, they know three points will be enough to take them into a European spot in the Premier League table - a huge carrot for them to go and grab.

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With morale at an all time high after the win over Villa, Bruno Lage’s men will be confident they can come into this one and get the win - especially after Newcastle’s 5-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Predicted finish: 8th - predicted points: 57 (+3 GD) - chances of qualifying for Champions League: Predicted finish: 8th - predicted points: 57 (+3 GD) - chances of qualifying for Champions League:
Predicted finish: 8th - predicted points: 57 (+3 GD) - chances of qualifying for Champions League:

Here’s all the details ahead of the clash.

When and where is the game?

The game takes place at Newcastle’s home of St James’s Park on Friday 8th April. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (BST).

Is Newcastle United vs Wolves on TV?

Yes. Those who have access to Sky Sports will be able to watch the game on both Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports main event with coverage beginning at 19:00.

Who is the match referee?

Peter Bankes is in charge of Friday evening’s contest with James Mainwaring and Wade Smith running the lines.

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Tony Harrington is the fourth official whilst Jared Gillett is in charge of VAR, assisted by Derek Eaton.

Bankes has officiated 18 games across the Premier League, the Championship and League Cup so far in this campaign, three of which have been Wolves games.

He’s awarded 80 yellow cards and two red cards across those fixtures.

Team news

Newcastle could be without three key players for the fixture with Joe Willock potentially joining Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier on the sidelines.

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Willock has been nursing a knee injury of late and Eddie Howe claimed it will be a late decision as to whether or not he makes it.

Wolves will be without Ruben Neves who is out until May with injury whilst Raul Jimenez will sit out his second successive game due to suspension.

Form guide

Newcastle United: LLLWWW

Wolverhampton Wanderers: WLWWLL

Head-to-head record

Historically, Wolves have got the better of the Magpies over the years, winning 42 times to Newcastle’s 32 with 28 draws.

Five of the last eight fixtures between the two have ended in draws and Newcastle haven’t actually beat Wanderers in any competition since 2017. Aleksandar Mitrovic’s strike just before half-time giving the Toon Army a 1-0 win at Molineux in the 2016/17 Championship campaign.

Betting odds

Newcastle United: 6/5

Draw: 11/5

Wolverhampton Wanderers: 12/5

(Odds correct as of Thursday April 7 with SkyBet)

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