How did Sunderland nullify Newcastle on the way to derby victory? Dan Harrison looks at the data from Sunday’s clash!

ENZO LE FEE instantly fell for Sunderland – and was delighted to repay their love and deliver the best early Christmas present possible. Eyebrows were raised when the 25-year-old

Sssshhhhhh. Can you hear it? Something almost imperceptible? If you go outside your house and listen, there’s a noise quietly whispering to us through the breeze. It’s Sam Fender’s management asking Gateshead FC if he can have a free shirt as he wants to claim to support a team that he can actually be proud

Enzo Le Fee admitted he spent the week leading up to the Wear-Tyne Derby watching highlights and clips on his phone to understand just how much the game meant to Sunderland. The French playmaker played the full 90 minutes as Regis Le Bris' side ran out 1-0 winners against their arch-rivals Newcastle United, thanks to a Nick Woltemade own goal.

A banner day for Regis Le Bris and Sunderland will prove a new challenge for their Wear-Tyne derby rivals as Eddie Howe and Newcastle were dropped 1-0 by the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland AFC has received a big roster boost ahead of its match against Newcastle United FC in the Premier League on Dec. 14.

Post-match, Bruno’s now-predictable offerings about Newcastle “being a better team than Sunderland” felt somewhat inconsequential. They certainly weren’t on Sunday, and player for player, they haven’t been during 2025/2026 thus far.

Soak in the sights and sounds from the Stadium of Light during Sunderland's stunning win against Newcastle in Matchweek 16.