Newcastle vs Sunderland: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newcastle prepare to host Sunderland on March 22, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newcastle, currently 9th in the standings with 42 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 26 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Sunderland, sitting 13th with 40 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newcastle and Sunderland have favored Sunderland, with Sunderland claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Chelsea, Newcastle recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Livramento, Ramsey, Willock, Barnes, Woltemade, Murphy, Gordon. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Sunderland's last outing came against Brighton, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ellborg, Hume, Alderete, Ballard, Geertruida, Xhaka, Sadiki, Rigg, Diarra, Talbi, Brobbey. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Newcastle are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newcastle and Sunderland are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Newcastle's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sunderland's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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