Sunderland vs Newcastle United Tickets

The Stadium of Light (or the revered Roker Park for historic clashes) braces itself for the unparalleled passion of the Tyne-Wear Derby as Sunderland prepare to face their fiercest rivals, Newcastle United. This fixture is more than just a game; it's a regional obsession, pitting the Black Cats against the Magpies in a battle for local supremacy that electrifies Wearside.

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Sunderland vs Newcastle United History

This derby clash has been played on a number of occasions, and here are some of the most interesting clashes in recent memory.

Sunderland 2-2 Newcastle United (Premier League - February 27, 2000)

Details: A classic, fiercely contested Tyne-Wear derby under Peter Reid and Bobby Robson. Kevin Phillips put Sunderland ahead before Alan Shearer equalized for Newcastle. Phillips then restored Sunderland's lead from the penalty spot. It looked like the Black Cats would hold on, but Kieron Dyer snatched a late equalizer for the Magpies in a pulsating encounter that had everything.

Sunderland 3-0 Newcastle United (Premier League - October 25, 2015)

Details: Sam Allardyce's first home game as Sunderland manager saw them extend their incredible derby winning streak to six matches. After Newcastle's Fabricio Coloccini was controversially sent off for a foul on Steven Fletcher, Adam Johnson converted the resulting penalty. Billy Jones then bundled home a second, and Fletcher sealed a comprehensive and jubilant victory in the second half.

Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle United (FA Cup Third Round - January 6, 2024)

Details: The first meeting between the rivals since 2016 was highly anticipated. Sunderland, then in the Championship, hosted their Premier League neighbours. However, it was Eddie Howe's Newcastle who dominated. A Dan Ballard own goal put the Magpies ahead before Alexander Isak scored twice in the second half (one a penalty) to secure a comfortable and emphatic victory, silencing the home crowd and giving Newcastle fans long-awaited bragging rights.

Sunderland vs Newcastle United Mutual Connections

Though playing for both teams is contentious, there are many individuals who has performed for both Sunderland and Newcastle United. Some of these are below.

• Jack Colback: Made the hugely controversial direct switch from his boyhood club Sunderland to their bitter rivals Newcastle United in 2014, a move that ignited fury on Wearside and delight on Tyneside.

• Michael Chopra: Came through the Newcastle United academy and played for the Magpies before later having two spells with Sunderland, scoring important goals for the Black Cats.

• Shay Given: An absolute legend for Newcastle United, making over 400 appearances. He had a very early loan spell at Sunderland from Blackburn Rovers at the start of his career before becoming a Magpies stalwart.

• Lee Clark: A Geordie who played for Newcastle with distinction in two spells. He also had a playing spell with Sunderland, making him one of the most high-profile figures to represent both deeply passionate North East clubs.

• Paul Bracewell: Played for Sunderland in two successful spells and also had a stint with Newcastle United in the early 1990s. He later returned to Sunderland as a coach.