About This Rivalry
# The Tyne-Wear Derby: Newcastle vs Sunderland
The Tyne-Wear Derby represents one of English football's most enduring regional rivalries, pitting two of the Northeast's biggest clubs against each other in matches that transcend league standings. Newcastle United and Sunderland, separated by just a few miles, have contested this fixture for decades with a passion that reflects the fierce pride of their respective communities. The rivalry carries immense significance beyond the pitch, embodying the sporting identity of the region and drawing supporters from across Northeast England.
In their last 15 meetings, Sunderland has enjoyed the upper hand. The visitors have claimed eight victories compared to Newcastle's three, with four matches ending in draws. This recent period has seen Sunderland's dominance reflected in the goalscoring statistics as well, with the club netting 21 goals across these 15 encounters to Newcastle's 15. While these figures represent only the most recent chapter of a much longer rivalry spanning many decades, they underscore Sunderland's competitive edge in this particular sequence of fixtures.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 15 Meetings)
Last 10 Meetings
The most recent Tyne-Wear Derby ended in Sunderland's favor, with the visitors securing a 2-1 victory at St. James' Park on March 22, 2026. Newcastle opened the scoring through Anthony Gordon in the 10th minute, but Sunderland mounted a second-half comeback to claim the three points. Cristian Talbi leveled proceedings in the 57th minute before Bertrand Brobbey's 90th-minute winner sealed the win for the away side, capping another victory for Sunderland in this fiercely contested regional encounter.
Top Derby Scorers (Last 10 Meetings)
Newcastle
Sunderland
