Premier League Regular Season - 16
Sunderland 1 - 0 FT Newcastle
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' B. Brobbey
34' N. Mukiele
↓ D. Burn ↑F. Schar 42'
HT
46' N. Woltemade
S. Tonali 57'
58' R. Mandava
↓ A. Gordon ↑H. Barnes 59'
↓ S. Tonali ↑J. Willock 59'
↓ A. Elanga ↑J. Murphy 59'
71' ↓ B. Brobbey ↑W. Isidor
71' ↓ B. Traore ↑T. Hume
↓ N. Woltemade ↑Y. Wissa 75'
83' ↓ C. Talbi ↑R. Mundle
86' E. Le Fee
Bruno Guimaraes 90'+4
J. Willock 90'+4
90'+4 W. Isidor
M. Thiaw 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Sunderland
Goalkeepers
Robin Roefs 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
3
Duels Won
0
pens won
Defenders
Nordi Mukiele 
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
Daniel Ballard
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
Omar Alderete
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
Reinildo Mandava 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
75%
duel win %
Midfielders
Granit Xhaka 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Noah Sadiki
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Bertrand Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
70
total mins
71
entry
Enzo Le Fée
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Chemsdine Talbi
LATE SHIFT
7
late mins
7
late mins
83
total mins
83
entry
Forwards
Brian Brobbey
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
70
total mins
71
entry
BENCH
Anthony Patterson 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Trai Hume
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
24
total mins
Started
entry
Lutsharel Geertruida
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Dan Neil
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Chris Rigg
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Wilson Isidor
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
24
total mins
Started
entry
Simon Adingra
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Romaine Mundle
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Aaron Ramsdale
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Valentino Livramento
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Malick Thiaw
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Dan Burn
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
42
total mins
42
entry
Lewis Hall
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
7
Duels Won
0
pens won
Midfielders
Bruno Guimarães
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Sandro Tonali
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
59
total mins
59
entry
Lewis Miley
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Forwards
Anthony Elanga
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
59
total mins
59
entry
Nick Woltemade 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
5.5
rating
Anthony Gordon
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
59
total mins
59
entry
BENCH
John Ruddy
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Fabian Schär
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
52
total mins
Started
entry
Alex Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Joe Willock
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
35
total mins
Started
entry
Harvey Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
35
total mins
Started
entry
Jacob Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
35
total mins
Started
entry
Joelinton
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Jacob Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2024 | Sunderland | 0 - 3 | Newcastle | FA Cup | Stadium of Light |
| 20/03/2016 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League | St James' Park |
| 25/10/2015 | Sunderland | 3 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Stadium of Light |
| 05/04/2015 | Sunderland | 1 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Stadium of Light (Sunderland) |
| 21/12/2014 | Newcastle | 0 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League | St. James' Park (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) |
| 01/02/2014 | Newcastle | 0 - 3 | Sunderland | Premier League | St. James' Park (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) |
| 27/10/2013 | Sunderland | 2 - 1 | Newcastle | Premier League | Stadium of Light (Sunderland) |
| 14/04/2013 | Newcastle | 0 - 3 | Sunderland | Premier League | St. James' Park (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) |
| 21/10/2012 | Sunderland | 1 - 1 | Newcastle | Premier League | Stadium of Light (Sunderland) |
| 04/03/2012 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League | Sports Direct Arena (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) |
06/01/2024
20/03/2016
25/10/2015
05/04/2015
21/12/2014
01/02/2014
27/10/2013
14/04/2013
21/10/2012
04/03/2012
Sunderland Win
Newcastle Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +22
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Own Goal Heartbreak: Sunderland Stuns Newcastle in Tyne-Wear Thriller
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A moment of madness from N. Woltemade at the Stadium of Light turned a tight, contested derby into a Sunderland celebration—and a Newcastle reckoning.
The Turning Point: 46th-Minute Disaster
Just as the second half kicked off, Newcastle's Woltemade deflected a low cross past his own goalkeeper to hand Sunderland the lead. The own goal at 46 minutes—when Newcastle should have been resetting tactically—proved the decisive blow. Intensity spiked momentarily, but the psychological damage was done. With an Upset Factor of 6.0 and a 15% probability gap favouring the visitors, this was a classic case of underdog fortune colliding with preventable error.
Possession Without Penetration
Newcastle controlled the ball—53% possession to Sunderland's 47%—and strung together 429 passes at an 85% accuracy rate. Yet the Balance of the match tilted decisively against them: six shots produced just two on target, while an expected goals tally of 0.25 exposed their toothlessness in the final third. Defensively, Malick Thiaw was a colossus for Newcastle, earning a 7.6 rating and the match's outstanding performance award, but even his commanding display couldn't salvage a team that lacked clinical edge. Sunderland, meanwhile, managed only five shots but made their limited chances count—a 0.28 xG masked the ruthlessness required to win derbies.
The Context: Sunderland's Statement
This victory propels Sunderland to 7th place on 26 points, a Stakes-heavy result that signals their playoff credentials. Newcastle, sitting 12th with 22 points and a fragile form line reading LWDWW, face mounting pressure. The Magpies' goal difference of +1 and inconsistent defensive record (20 conceded in 16 games) have become liabilities. For Sunderland, the three points on home soil represent a statement: they belong in the promotion conversation, not the fringe.
Key Questions
How did Sunderland win despite lower possession?
Woltemade's own goal gifted the lead. Sunderland defended compactly thereafter, absorbing Newcastle's pressure without conceding further chances.
Why is this an upset at 6.0 factor?
15% probability gap favoured Newcastle pre-match. Sunderland's 7th-place finish and underdog status made this a genuine shock victory.
What does this mean for promotion race?
Sunderland's 26 points in 16 games puts them in playoff contention. Newcastle's 22 points signal a mid-table slide.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Northeast Fire: Sunderland's Title Credentials Meet Newcastle's Resurgence
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. This derby carries Stakes that transcend the table—bragging rights in a region hungry for redemption, with both keepers performing at elite levels and attacking talent firing on all cylinders.
The Setup
Sunderland sits fourth, a genuine contender with Form that's steadied after early wobbles. Newcastle lurks eleventh but shows dangerous momentum—two wins in their last five mask a side finding rhythm. The Balance here is delicate: Sunderland's defensive solidity (13 goals conceded) faces Newcastle's unpredictability. Robin Roefs has been immense for Sunderland (20 saves in five games), while Nick Pope keeps Newcastle competitive despite the chaos around him (4.2 saves per game).
Key Battle
Brian Brobbey versus Malick Thiaw—the striker's movement and finishing craft against the centre-back's aerial authority and set-piece threat. Brobbey's two goals in five matches show clinical edge; Thiaw's two headers in the same span reveal Newcastle's danger from dead balls. Whoever dominates this personal duel controls the match's narrative.
Our Prediction
Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães orchestrates early pressure, but Sunderland absorbs and strikes via Brobbey's composure. The keepers' form keeps this tight. Final score: 1-1. A derby that delivers intensity without a decisive blow—both sides leave frustrated but unbowed.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. Derby intensity, elite goalkeeping, and genuine title implications make this unmissable—Northeast bragging rights on the line.
What's the predicted outcome?
1-1 draw. Both keepers in peak form, attacking talent cancels each other out. A stalemate that satisfies neither side.
Where are Sunderland and Newcastle in the league table?
Sunderland fourth with 22 points; Newcastle eleventh with 18 points. A six-point gap that this derby could shift dramatically.
What is Sunderland's current form?
Mixed but solid: W-L-D-D-W. They've steadied after early turbulence and look genuinely compact defensively.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Malick Thiaw (Newcastle): 2 goals in 5 matches, 7.6 rating. A centre-back delivering attacking threat—rare and dangerous.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.