It is the match Sunderland and Newcastle fans have been waiting for since the Black Cats secured their return to the Premier League in May. While the two sides did meet in the FA Cup back in January 2024, Sunday at the Stadium of Light will see the Tyne-Wear derby take place in the league for the first time in nearly 10 years. While the overall record in the Tyne-Wear derby is a bit more difficult to quantify, when looking at the Premier League era alone, neither set of fans can claim the bragging rights with nine wins each from their 28 meetings.
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