Premier League 2

Second-half double enough for Wolves

6 Feb 2018
Wolves v Newcastle, PL2

Victory over Newcastle means Wolves still have a chance of reaching the play-offs

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Wolverhampton Wanderers scored twice in the second half to beat Newcastle United 2-0 at Telford and stay in contention for a late run at the Division 2 play-offs.

Jose Xavier put the hosts ahead from close range in the 56th minute and the win was sealed when the Magpies' Curtis Good turned Will Randall's 75th-minute cross into his own net.

Fulham currently occupy the final play-off spot but Wolves are now only five points behind them with two matches in hand.

Newcastle are seven points adrift of Wolves in 10th place.

See: Wolves reportNewcastle report

Next fixtures

Wolves: 9 Feb v Norwich (A) PL Cup
Newcastle: 12 Feb v Swansea (A) PL Cup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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