January signing Ben Marshall could make his full Wolves debut against his old club after coming on in last week's late 1-0 defeat at Burton Albion.
Romain Saiss has returned from the African Cup of Nations, but striker Joe Mason (hamstring) remains out.
Newcastle are not expected to risk the Championship's top scorer Dwight Gayle with his hamstring issue.
Chancel Mbemba and Christian Atsu are back from international duty and Jack Colbeck (illness) should be available.
Match facts
- Wolves' 2-0 win against Newcastle in September was their first over the Magpies in the league since April 1993.