Sunderland vs. Newcastle: Head-to-head record and past meetings in Tyne-Wear derby

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 158

Draws: 50

The Tyne-Wear derby does not only grab headlines and attention for the two teams' fierce rivalry and fervent atmospheres, but also because of just how evenly-matched Sunderland and Newcastle United have been over the years.

Since the two clubs first locked horns on Christmas Eve 1898, there have been 158 Tyne-Wear derbies across all competitions, and the sides currently stand neck and neck with 54 wins apiece, having also shared the spoils on a further 50 occasions.

The Magpies moved ahead in the head-to-head column in January 2024, when Eddie Howe masterminded a 3-0 FA Cup third-round victory at the Stadium of Light, courtesy of Alexander Isak's double and a Daniel Ballard own goal.

However, when Sunderland finally found their way back to the Premier League, they levelled the all-time tally by beating their bitter rivals 1-0 on Wearside in December 2025, courtesy of an own goal from Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade.

That landmark victory also meant that the Black Cats are unbeaten against the Magpies in the top flight since August 2011, having won seven of their last 10 league meetings - including the most recent four - and drawing the other three.

Even more striking is the fact that Sunderland have conceded just four goals against Newcastle during that Premier League sequence, and six of their seven triumphs saw them register clean sheets.

The last time the Magpies scored more than once in a top-flight Tyne-Wear derby came all the way back on October 31, 2010, when Sunderland experienced a Halloween horror show in a 5-1 St James' Park slaughter, thanks in no small part to Kevin Nolan's hat-trick.

The Black Cats boast the biggest margin of victory in this fixture, though, obliterating Newcastle 9-1 in 1908, while the Magpies' most emphatic successes were 6-1 wins in 1920 and 1955.

Furthermore, Sunderland legend George Holley sits top of the individual derby scoring charts with 15 to his name against Newcastle, while Jackie Millburn leads the way for the Magpies with 11.

Last 20 meetings

Dec 14, 2025: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Jan 06, 2024: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle United (FA Cup)

Mar 20, 2016: Newcastle United 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

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

Apr 05, 2015: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Dec 21, 2014: Newcastle United 0-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

Feb 01, 2014: Newcastle United 0-3 Sunderland (Premier League)

Oct 27, 2013: Sunderland 2-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Apr 14, 2013: Newcastle United 0-3 Sunderland (Premier League)

Oct 21, 2012: Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Mar 04, 2012: Newcastle United 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

Aug 20, 2011: Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Jan 16, 2011: Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Oct 31, 2010: Newcastle United 5-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

Feb 01, 2009: Newcastle United 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

Oct 25, 2008: Sunderland 2-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Apr 20, 2008: Newcastle United 2-0 Sunderland (Premier League)

Nov 10, 2007: Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Apr 17, 2006: Sunderland 1-4 Newcastle United (Premier League)

Oct 23, 2005: Newcastle United 3-2 Sunderland (Premier League)

Last 10 Premier League meetings