Trending Now - Sunderland Secures Dramatic Victory Over Newcastle in Late Stunner
WHO:
Sunderland Football Club
Newcastle United Football Club
Brian Brobbey, player for Sunderland
Lutsharel Geertruida, player for Sunderland
Anthony Gordon, player for Newcastle United
Chemsdine Talbi, player for Sunderland
Anthony Taylor, referee
Northumbria Police
WHAT:
Brian Brobbey's winning goal was his sixth goal of the season.
This match marked Sunderland's 10th goal in the Premier League away from home during the 2025/26 season.
Newcastle has not beaten Sunderland at St James' Park since October 2010.
Newcastle has suffered eight losses in their last 11 league outings.
Sunderland defeated Newcastle United 2-1 in the Tyne-Wear Derby.
Brian Brobbey scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
Newcastle took the lead with a goal from Anthony Gordon in the 10th minute.
Chemsdine Talbi equalized for Sunderland 12 minutes after halftime.
The match was paused for three minutes in the 52nd minute due to reports of racist abuse directed at Lutsharel Geertruida.
One arrest was made prior to the match.
The match had an attendance of 52,253 spectators.
This victory marked Sunderland's 16th consecutive unbeaten match at Newcastle.
WHERE:
St James' Park, Newcastle
WHEN:
The match took place on March 22nd, 2026.
The match was paused in the 52nd minute.
WHY:
Newcastle's defeat further damaged their hopes of securing European football for the next season.
The match was paused to address reports of discriminatory abuse in accordance with the Premier League's anti-discrimination protocol.
Newcastle was seeking revenge for a previous derby defeat in December 2025.
HOW:
Northumbria Police confirmed an "increased police presence" around the city during the match.
The match was officiated by referee Anthony Taylor, who halted play due to the reported abuse.
Sunderland's winning goal was scored after a cross from substitute Enzo Le Fee deflected off Newcastle's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 23:17 UTC)
In a thrilling match last night, Brian Brobbey scored the winning goal, marking his sixth of the season and helping Sunderland achieve their tenth goal away from home in the Premier League this season. This defeat for Newcastle means they have not beaten Sunderland at St James' Park since October 2010 and adds to their troubling record of eight losses in their last eleven league games, further jeopardizing their chances of European football next season. In response to the match, Northumbria Police confirmed an increased police presence around the city to ensure safety during the event.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:12 UTC)
In a thrilling Tyne-Wear Derby today, Sunderland triumphed over Newcastle United with a score of 2-1, marking their 16th consecutive unbeaten match at St James' Park. Anthony Gordon put Newcastle ahead in the 10th minute, but Sunderland equalized through Chemsdine Talbi shortly after halftime, and Brian Brobbey clinched the victory with a last-minute goal following a deflection off Newcastle's goalkeeper. The match was briefly paused in the 52nd minute due to reports of racist abuse directed at Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida, in line with the Premier League's anti-discrimination protocol.