Newcastle host Sunderland on Sunday, 22 March 2026 at St. James' Park. The kick-off time is 12:00 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Newcastle go into the match 13th in the table; Sunderland sit 12th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Newcastle have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Sunderland have collected 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 loss.

The two clubs have met 1 time recently. Past results: 14 Dec 2025: Newcastle 0-1 Sunderland. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Sunderland beat Newcastle 2-1. Newcastle scored through A. Gordon 10'. Sunderland replied with C. Talbi 57', B. Brobbey 90'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

Newcastle held 60% of the ball against 40% for Sunderland. Shots on target finished 4-7. Expected goals read 1.27 for Newcastle, 2.45 for Sunderland.

Sunderland take the three points; Newcastle look at a thin night for the home crowd. Newcastle sat 13th and Sunderland 12th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.