Sunderland inflict more derby pain on Newcastle

2026-03-22 - 14:50

Sunderland’s midfielder Luke O’Nien (left) and Newcastle United’s defender Dan Burn (right) jump for a header during the English Premier League match at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. (AFP pic) NEWCASTLE: Sunderland compounded a miserable week for Newcastle as Bryan Brobbey’s 90th minute winner secured a 2-1 victory for the visitors in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday. Humbled 7-2 by Barcelona to exit the Champions League in midweek, Newcastle’s hopes of European football next season were dented after Sunderland came from behind. Another defeat to their local rivals will sting ever more as the Black Cats extended a club record unbeaten league run against Newcastle to 11 games. Sunderland’s victory also takes them up to 11th and above the Magpies in the table. A famous victory was soured by a report of racist abuse aimed at Lutsharel Geertruida which briefly halted the game in the second half. The Premier League said a full investigation will take place after the Dutch defender reported the incident to the officials. In the first meeting between the sides at St. James’ Park for 10 years it looked like Newcastle were finally about to settle some scores. Anthony Gordon fired Eddie Howe’s men into a 10th minute lead after Nick Woltemade pounced as Sunderland tried to play out from the back. Sven Botman also hit