The record
| Statistic | NEW | Draws | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 24 | 9 | 19 |
| Goals scored | 84 | — | 64 |
| Biggest win | 4-0 (2013) | — | 5-0 (2022) |
Last six meetings
The story of the fixture
Newcastle United and Sunderland have met 52 times in the records we hold. Newcastle United have won 24 (46%), Sunderland have won 19 (37%) and 9 finished level. Across those matches Newcastle United have scored 84 and conceded 64, an average of 2.85 goals per meeting.
The last six meetings tell a different story from the all-time record: 1 win for Newcastle United, 3 draws and 2 for Sunderland, with 26 goals in total. The heaviest win in the series is Newcastle United 4-0 in 2013; Sunderland's best is 5-0 in 2022.
Newcastle United hold the overall edge, and the margin of 5 wins is large enough to survive a bad run. That advantage has usually been built at home, where the crowd and the pitch shape how both teams set up.
Common questions
How many times have Newcastle United and Sunderland played each other?
52 recorded meetings, with 24 wins for Newcastle United, 19 for Sunderland and 9 draws.
Who has the better head to head record, Newcastle United or Sunderland?
Newcastle United, with 24 wins from 52 meetings.