Sunderland 2, Newcastle United FC 1

NEWCASTLE, England (Interstat) — In a dramatic stoppage-time finish that defied pre-match projections, Sunderland stunned rival Newcastle United 2-1 on Sunday in a Premier League match at St. James’ Park. The result, played on March 22, 2026, handed Sunderland a victory in the season’s first Tyne-Wear derby and immediately altered the early trajectory of both clubs’ campaigns. Sunderland improved to 1-0 in league play, while Newcastle fell to 0-1. The records across all competitions mirrored those marks. The match concluded in a fashion few anticipated. Data firm Interstat’s pre-game model had given Newcastle an 88.5 percent probability to win and… Read more...