Newcastle United 1-2 Sunderland
Updated
Sunderland won: Newcastle United 1-2 Sunderland in the Premier League (Round 31) on Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Anthony Gordon 10'. Sunderland goals: Chemsdine Talbi 57', Brian Brobbey 90'. Expected goals: 1.29-2.44. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Chris Rigg (8.1).
Match report
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 2-1
Sunderland came from behind to beat Newcastle United 2-1 away from home at St. James' Park on Sunday 22 March in the Premier League.
Anthony Gordon put Newcastle United ahead on 10' (1-0), Chemsdine Talbi levelled for Sunderland on 57' (1-1) and Brian Brobbey restored Sunderland's lead on 90' (1-2).
Brian Brobbey's 90' strike proved decisive.
Newcastle United had 60% of the ball, shots were 16-17 (4-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.29-2.44. Sunderland were the better side on chances, too.
Chris Rigg (Sunderland) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 52,253. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.29 | 2.44 |
| Total shots | 16 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 30 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 328 (81%) | 187 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 6 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total shots | 16 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Joelinton, Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Melker Ellborg, Lutsharel Geertruida, Luke O'Nien, Omar Alderete, Trai Hume, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Chris Rigg, Habib Diarra, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 44' · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 54' · Substitution · Malick Thiaw for Sven Botman (Newcastle United)
- 57' · Goal · Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)
- 65' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 65' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 65' · Substitution · Valentino Livramento for Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · William Osula for Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 82' · Yellow card · Omar Alderete (Sunderland)
- 85' · Substitution · Enzo Le Fée for Habib Diarra (Sunderland)
- 89' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 90' · Goal · Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda for Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Reinildo for Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Reinildo (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1996: Newcastle United 9, draws 10, Sunderland 11.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Sunderland?
Sunderland won, 1-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 22 Mar 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Sunderland?
Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 12:00 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Sunderland?
In 30 league meetings since 1996: Newcastle United 9 wins, 10 draws, Sunderland 11 wins (goals 37-38).