Alexander Isak’s fourth goal of the season gave Newcastle the lead in the first half as the striker headed in from a Kieran Trippier free-kick. The Magpies pushed for a second before half-time but the sides went in at 1-0.
Substitute Hwang Hee-Chan equalised for Wolves with 20 minutes remaining after Kieran Trippier played the ball straight to the forward after slipping in an attempt to clear.
The Magpies went back in front and it was another substitute finding the net as Miguel Almiron slid home his 11th goal of the season with 10 minutes to go.
Newcastle were able to see out the three and make it a first win in six in the Premier League as they moved back up to fifth in the table.
Here are the player ratings from the match...
The Magpies went back in front and it was another substitute finding the net as Miguel Almiron slid home his 11th goal of the season with 10 minutes to go.
5. Dan Burn - 7
Made a good challenge inside the box to deny Adama Traore. Posed a threat from set pieces.
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 6
Denied by the bar with a close range header. Made a clumsy challenge on the edge of the box which gifted Wolves a chance to equalise. Still not back firing on all cylinders since returning from suspension.
7. Sean Longstaff - 6
Battled well in midfield and kept things simple in possession without being overly impressive.
8. Joe Willock - 8
Got into some good areas and saw a shot deflect wide in the first half. Broke into the box on a few occasions just lacked the killer pass or shot until late on as he set up Miguel Almiron. An impressive return to the side.