Soccer Game Preview: Howard vs. Newark

The Howard Wildcats will face off against the Newark Yellowjackets at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Howard has given up an average of 4 goals per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Friday just wasn't the day for Howard's offense. They lost 7-0 to Hodgson Vo-Tech on Friday. Howard have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.

The home team had won the previous six meetings between Newark and Mount Pleasant, and Newark kept the tradition alive. The Yellowjackets never let the Green Knights get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Monday. The result kept Newark happy, as they haven't lost a game since April 27th.

Howard's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Newark, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-7-1.

Howard suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Newark in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.