Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United
Updated
Sunderland won: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United in the Premier League (Round 16) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland goals: Nick Woltemade 46' (og). Expected goals: 0.30-0.24. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Reinildo (7.9).
Match report
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 1-0
Sunderland squeezed past Newcastle United 1-0 at Stadium of Light on Sunday 14 December in the Premier League.
An own goal by Nick Woltemade put Sunderland ahead on 46' (1-0).
Sunderland had 47% of the ball, shots were 5-6 (1-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.30-0.24.
Reinildo (Sunderland) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 47,158. Referee: Peter Bankes.
Match stats
| Sunderland | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.30 | 0.24 |
| Total shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 302 (77%) | 377 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 2 |
Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Bertrand Traoré, Enzo Le Fée, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale, Valentino Livramento, Malick Thiaw, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 34' · Yellow card · Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
- 42' · Substitution · Fabian Schär for Daniel Burn (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Goal · Nick Woltemade (Sunderland)
- 57' · Yellow card · Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 58' · Yellow card · Reinildo (Sunderland)
- 59' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 59' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 59' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 70' · Substitution · Wilson Isidor for Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 70' · Substitution · Trai Hume for Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)
- 75' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 83' · Substitution · Romaine Mundle for Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)
- 86' · Yellow card · Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 11, draws 10, Newcastle United 9.
Questions
Who won Sunderland vs Newcastle United?
Sunderland won, 1-0 (Premier League) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025.
When and where is Sunderland vs Newcastle United?
Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 14:00 UTC at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Newcastle United?
In 30 league meetings since 1996: Sunderland 11 wins, 10 draws, Newcastle United 9 wins (goals 38-37).