Overview

• Starting at center forward, Woltemade scored with a header around the half-hour mark from a Jacob Murphy cross to beat Wolverhampton 1–0 at St. James’ Park.
• The result delivered Newcastle’s first league victory of the season after a sluggish start through three matches.
• Stepping into the No. 9 role after Alexander Isak’s departure to Liverpool, he went off to a standing ovation on 65 minutes for William Osula.
• The former Stuttgart striker joined late in August on a long-term deal, with outlets reporting a fee in the region of €75–90 million.
• Howe praised Woltemade’s temperament and quick integration, and after recent boos during a Germany appearance, attention turns to a possible Champions League debut against Barcelona on Thursday.