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Newcastle v Sunderland result

Full-time · Newcastle 1–2 Sunderland

Premier League · · St. James' Park

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Newcastle 1–2 Sunderland — Sunderland won this Premier League match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Sunderland: 2.80 to 1.27 in expected goals, from 17 shots to 16, ahead on xG from the 56th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Sunderland won 2–1 at St. James' Park in the Premier League on Sunday 22 March. Newcastle have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Sunderland came from behind: Newcastle led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Newcastle: Anthony Gordon (10’, assisted by Nick Woltemade); Sunderland: Chemsdine Talbi (57’) and Brian Brobbey (90’).

Discipline

A. Taylor showed seven yellow cards — against 4.4 yellows a game across the last 22 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Newcastle: Joelinton (90+1’); Sunderland: Trai Hume (44’), O. Alderete (82’), Brian Brobbey (90+1’), Lutsharel Geertruida (90+4’), Noah Sadiki (90+4’) and Reinildo (90+9’).

What it changes

Newcastle move down from ninth to 12th (31 league matches played). Newcastle have scored 53 goals, the ninth-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Newcastle have conceded 55 goals, the sixth-most of the 20 clubs.

Sunderland move up from 12th to 11th (31 league matches played). Sunderland have scored 42 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Sunderland have conceded 48 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) 5.5, Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) 5.3 and Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) 4.7 led the match.

Next up

Newcastle next travel to Fulham on 7 November 2026.

Sunderland next host Chelsea on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Newcastle: Fulham v Newcastle, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Sunderland: Sunderland v Chelsea, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Newcastle 1–2 Sunderland · Premier League
  • Venue: St. James' Park · Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Referee: A. Taylor
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Newcastle 1 · draws 0 · Sunderland 1 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Newcastle 2W 1D 2L · Sunderland 1W 1D 3L

Newcastle 1–2 Sunderland (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 0.5
Goals
against 2.38 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.75 / 4.63
Corners
against 5.5 / 6.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.63 / 3.88
Shots on target
against 6.13 / 3.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.63 / 2
Cards
against 1.63 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.36 yellows
Referee · A. Taylor
21.32 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 22 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameNewcastle for / againstLineSunderland for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 2.38 against n 8
2.5standard
0.5 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
4.75 for · 5.5 against n 8
9.5standard
4.63 for · 6.13 against n 8
Shots
12.88 for · 15.13 against n 8
19.5standard
10.88 for · 15.25 against n 8
Shots on target
5.63 for · 6.13 against n 8
8.5standard
3.88 for · 3.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.75 for · 10.25 against n 8
21.5standard
10.13 for · 13.25 against n 8
Cards shown
2.63 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
2 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: A. Taylor — 4.36 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 21.32 fouls over 22 matches.

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Newcastle

Newcastle Goalkeeper

Newcastle — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
N. Pope31902777 min993.2 /90401.3 /9010 /90
A. Ramsdale17901537 min502.9 /90271.6 /9010.1 /90
J. Trafford19090 min44 /9011 /9000 /90
Newcastle — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Pope n 890
3.46/5
A. Ramsdale n 890
3.46/6

Newcastle Defensive

Newcastle — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Thiaw43883763 min481.1 /90461.1 /90451.1 /902044.9 /90320.8 /9080.2 /90
D. Burn34852880 min511.6 /90300.9 /90210.7 /901825.7 /90491.5 /90110.3 /90
Lewis Hall34772603 min712.5 /90371.3 /90170.6 /902016.9 /90180.6 /9030.1 /90
K. Trippier30762271 min481.9 /90150.6 /9030.1 /901004 /90271.1 /9050.2 /90
S. Botman24811938 min170.8 /90150.7 /90190.9 /90954.4 /9090.4 /9010 /90
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Newcastle — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
H. Barnes n 869.8
15/1
1.35/3
N. Sadiki
M. Thiaw n 890
1.15/3
0.53/1
—
S. Tonali n 885.5
1.16/2
0.94/3
—
A. Gordon n 862.1
0.21/0
2.78/3
—
N. Woltemade n 871.3
0.94/1
1.35/3
N. Sadiki
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Newcastle — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
H. Barnes n 869.8
0.64/0
M. Thiaw n 890
0.94/2
S. Tonali n 885.5
1.47/4
A. Gordon n 862.1
0.72/1
N. Woltemade n 871.3
1.95/5
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Newcastle Attacking

Newcastle — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
H. Barnes46612817 min120.4 /9050.2 /90652.1 /90391.2 /90361.2 /90200.6 /90
A. Gordon39672609 min150.5 /9040.1 /90582 /90361.2 /90431.5 /90511.8 /90
N. Woltemade39652538 min100.4 /9020.1 /90341.2 /90180.6 /90260.9 /90210.7 /90
A. Elanga34541826 min20.1 /9010 /90190.9 /90110.5 /90261.3 /90190.9 /90
Y. Wissa1740682 min30.4 /9010.1 /90172.2 /9081.1 /9030.4 /9020.3 /90
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Newcastle — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
H. Barnes n 869.8
2.17/5
1.36/2
M. Thiaw n 890
0.96/1
0.54/0
S. Tonali n 885.5
0.85/1
0.43/0
A. Gordon n 862.1
26/3
1.44/3
N. Woltemade n 871.3
0.84/1
0.52/1
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Newcastle — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
H. Barnes n 869.8
0.32/0
0.32/0
M. Thiaw n 890
0.11/0
00/0
S. Tonali n 885.5
0.11/0
0.32/0
A. Gordon n 862.1
0.42/0
00/0
N. Woltemade n 871.3
0.21/0
00/0
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Sunderland

Sunderland Goalkeeper

Sunderland — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
R. Roefs29902610 min883 /90341.2 /9010 /90
M. Ellborg390270 min72.3 /9020.7 /9000 /90
Sunderland — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Roefs n 890
1.95/2
M. Ellborg n 390
2.32/2

Sunderland Defensive

Sunderland — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
T. Hume31832583 min562 /90230.8 /90100.3 /901545.4 /90260.9 /9080.3 /90
O. Alderete27872356 min291.1 /90281.1 /90261 /901254.8 /90230.9 /9050.2 /90
Dan Ballard26802088 min321.4 /90200.9 /90220.9 /901667.2 /90251.1 /9030.1 /90
N. Mukiele25902243 min582.3 /90331.3 /9090.4 /901546.2 /90241 /9040.2 /90
L. Geertruida19761445 min291.8 /90161 /9070.4 /90462.9 /90120.7 /9000 /90
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Sunderland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Hume n 888.1
0.94/1
1.57/4
—
R. Roefs n 890
00/0
0.54/0
—
E. Le Fée n 890
1.17/2
1.57/4
—
O. Alderete n 888.3
0.93/1
0.43/0
—
N. Sadiki n 879.6
1.15/3
1.14/2
N. Woltemade
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Sunderland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Hume n 888.1
1.78/3
E. Le Fée n 890
2.98/6
O. Alderete n 888.3
1.35/2
N. Sadiki n 879.6
1.46/4
G. Xhaka n 872.5
0.94/1
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Sunderland Attacking

Sunderland — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
W. Isidor23491120 min30.2 /9000 /90262.1 /90121 /9000 /9070.6 /90
C. Talbi22621369 min30.2 /9010.1 /90171.1 /9090.6 /90130.9 /90171.1 /90
B. Brobbey21601267 min50.4 /9010.1 /90171.2 /90100.7 /9080.6 /9010.1 /90
Eliezer Mayenda1459824 min20.2 /9000 /90111.2 /9060.7 /9050.5 /9070.8 /90
R. Mundle1239473 min00 /9000 /9081.5 /9040.8 /9020.4 /90193.6 /90
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Sunderland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Hume n 888.1
0.63/2
0.31/1
R. Roefs n 890
00/0
00/0
E. Le Fée n 890
0.54/0
0.32/0
O. Alderete n 888.3
0.42/1
0.31/1
N. Sadiki n 879.6
0.43/0
0.32/0
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Sunderland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 18 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Hume n 888.1
00/0
00/0
R. Roefs n 890
00/0
00/0
E. Le Fée n 890
0.11/0
00/0
O. Alderete n 888.3
00/0
00/0
N. Sadiki n 879.6
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
NewcastleSunderland
60%Possession40%
1.29Expected goals (xG)2.44
16Shots17
4Shots on target7
8Shots off target5
4Blocked shots5
8Shots inside the box11
9Corners5
1Offsides0
8Fouls19
1Yellow cards6
0Red cards0
4Saves3
403Passes262
81%Pass accuracy71%

Newcastle Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Ramsdale9000000007.6
D. Burn9000110007.3
Lewis Hall9000113006.9
Joelinton90000002Y6.9
J. Ramsey9000100106.9
A. Gordon8910311108.2
H. Barnes7600101006.5
K. Trippier6500002006.9
A. Elanga6500200106.3
N. Woltemade6501002106.9
S. Botman5400201207.5
M. Thiaw sub3600000206.5
T. Livramento sub2500000106.9
J. Willock sub2500002106.6
J. Murphy sub2500110006.3
W. Osula sub1400000006.6
Y. Wissa sub1100000106.7

Sunderland Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Ellborg9000000006.9
L. Geertruida90000003Y6.9
L. O'Nien9000000005.6
O. Alderete90000011Y6.6
T. Hume90001012Y7.5
G. Xhaka9000101106.7
C. Rigg9000213407.6
N. Sadiki90001101Y6.9
C. Talbi8910421007.3
B. Brobbey89102220Y5.5
H. Diarra8500110306.6
E. Le Fée sub1500001206.9
Reinildo sub1000000Y–
Eliezer Mayenda sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Newcastle v Sunderland — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
NewcastleWLDWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2.4 conceded per game
SunderlandLDWLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Newcastle 1 · 0 draws · Sunderland 1 · 2 goals/game
  • 2025-12-14 Sunderland 1–0 Newcastle
  • 2024-01-06 Sunderland 0–3 Newcastle
League standing · 2025/26
Newcastle#12 pos49 pts38 pl-2 GD
Sunderland#7 pos54 pts38 pl-6 GD
Goals per game
Newcastle scored1.39
Sunderland scored1.11
Newcastle conceded1.45
Sunderland conceded1.26

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Newcastle 1.27 xG from 16 shots, Sunderland 2.80 from 17. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Brian Brobbey 89' · 0.56 xGHabib Diarra 56' · 0.20 xGBrian Brobbey 71' · 0.14 xGDan Burn 70' · 0.13 xGNick Woltemade 41' · 0.13 xGSven Botman 8' · 0.11 xGTrai Hume 56' · 0.11 xGAnthony Gordon 79' · 0.10 xGAnthony Elanga 32' · 0.08 xGNoah Sadiki 68' · 0.08 xGChris Rigg 55' · 0.07 xGChris Rigg 30' · 0.07 xGLewis Hall 46' · 0.06 xGChris Rigg 23' · 0.05 xGSven Botman 42' · 0.05 xGHarvey Barnes 69' · 0.05 xGAnthony Elanga 2' · 0.04 xGLewis Hall 94' · 0.04 xGHabib Diarra 83' · 0.04 xGGranit Xhaka 11' · 0.04 xGAnthony Gordon 84' · 0.04 xGTrai Hume 81' · 0.03 xGChemsdine Talbi 83' · 0.03 xGChemsdine Talbi 39' · 0.03 xGJoelinton 78' · 0.03 xGJacob Murphy 65' · 0.02 xGValentino Livramento 66' · 0.02 xGGranit Xhaka 61' · 0.02 xGJacob Ramsey 17' · 0.01 xGChemsdine Talbi 23' · 0.01 xGBrian Brobbey 89' · 0.67 xG · goalChemsdine Talbi 56' · 0.65 xG · goalAnthony Gordon 9' · 0.35 xG · goal
Newcastle (attacking right)Sunderland (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Newcastle1611.27
Sunderland1722.80

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Newcastle led on xG, 0.78 to 0.21. At full time, Sunderland led on xG, 2.80 to 1.27. The widest gap was 1.58 xG to Sunderland, in the 89th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.81.400′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Newcastle 9 minGoal - Sunderland 56 minGoal - Sunderland 89 min
Newcastle 1.27 xGSunderland 2.80 xGdots = goals · 33 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Sunderland?
In their last 2 meetings, Newcastle won 1, Sunderland won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Newcastle and Sunderland?
Recent form — Newcastle 2W 1D 2L; Sunderland 1W 1D 3L.

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