Match Report
Newcastle United went into the game 12th in the table on 49 points; Sunderland sat 7th on 54 — a 5-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 1.39/1.45 for Newcastle United and 1.11/1.26 for Sunderland (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Across 19 recorded meetings, Newcastle United have 5 wins to Sunderland's 8, with 6 draws, at 2.21 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 26% of the wins in this fixture.
St. James' Park staged the fixture, a ground that holds 52,409. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Newcastle United led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Newcastle United: Anthony Gordon (10') · Sunderland: Chemsdine Talbi (57'), Brian Brobbey (90')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle United 60% · Sunderland 40% · Total shots: 16-17 · On target: 4-7 · Corners: 9-5




