Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Newcastle United 66 draws9 Sunderland
21
Meetings
2.62
Goals / game
57%
Both teams scored
48%
Over 2.5 goals
Newcastle United

Facts about Newcastle United

Scored in15/21 (71%)
Conceded in18/21 (86%)
Goals scored27 · 1.29/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run6
Longest losing streak6
Longest run without a win9
Sunderland

Facts about Sunderland

Scored in18/21 (86%)
Conceded in15/21 (71%)
Goals scored28 · 1.33/game
Longest winning streak6
Longest unbeaten run9
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win6
By competition
CompetitionNewcastle UnitedDrawSunderlandGames
Premier League56920
FA Cup1001
All competitions66921

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Newcastle United2137
gap 117
2020Sunderland
2188162320222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Newcastle United
53%
Draw
26%
Sunderland
21%

All meetings

21 matches on record

22 Mar 2026
Premier League
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United12SunderlandSunderland
BTTSO2.5
14 Dec 2025
Premier League
SunderlandSunderland10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
BTTSO2.5

Newcastle United recent form

Sunderland recent form

Newcastle United has gone head to head with Sunderland 21 times since 2005, winning 6 and scoring 27 goals. Sunderland, in turn, has won 9 and scored 28 goals. There have been 6 draws between Newcastle United and Sunderland. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 57% of games and 48% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.62 goals per game.