CLEADON, England (Interstat) — Newcastle U18 scored three unanswered goals and defeated Sunderland U18 3-0 in a U18 Premier League match Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Academy of Light Training Ground. The visitors struck once before halftime and twice after the break to claim the league victory. Sunderland U18, playing at home, could not find a response. Newcastle U18 controlled stretches of the match and finished its chances while keeping the hosts off the scoreboard.

Charlie Robinson opened the scoring in the 31st minute. The Newcastle U18 forward played the full 90 minutes and gave the visitors the lead. Noah Morgan doubled the advantage in the 47th minute after a strong shift in midfield that lasted 86 minutes. Theo Benjamin, a forward who was on the field for 14 minutes, completed the scoring in the 82nd minute. Robinson, Morgan and Benjamin delivered the key performances for Newcastle U18 in that order. The goals came in the 31st, 47th and 82nd minutes, respectively, and gave Newcastle U18 a firm grip on the match.

Sunderland U18 pressed for a goal but was held off the scoreboard. The match grew more physical late. Sunderland U18’s Alfie Pollock was shown a yellow card in the 73rd minute. Newcastle U18’s Alfie Hutchison was booked in the 80th minute. Sunderland U18’s Jay Brown received a yellow card in the 84th minute, and Sunderland U18’s Charlie Dent was cautioned in the 88th minute. Newcastle U18 preserved the shutout through the final whistle. The visitors’ defense handled the late pressure and closed out the win without conceding.

The win improved Newcastle U18 to five wins and one loss in the U18 Premier League this season. Newcastle U18 holds the same record across all competitions, with five wins and one loss. Sunderland U18 remains without a win in the competition, moving to two losses and one draw. Sunderland U18 has the same mark across all competitions, with two losses and one draw.

Newcastle U18 entered the match after a 2-0 home loss to Manchester United U18 on Sept. 12. Before that, Newcastle U18 had beaten Leicester U18 4-1 on the road, Blackburn U18 6-1 at home, Stoke U18 3-2 at home, and Derby U18 3-1 at home. Sunderland U18 had drawn Burnley U18 2-2 on Aug. 29 before losing 4-1 at Manchester City U18 on Sept. 12.

Newcastle U18 will next host Burnley U18 on Oct. 17 in U18 Premier League play. Newcastle U18 then visits Middlesbrough U18 on Oct. 24, hosts Everton U18 on Oct. 31, hosts Leeds U18 on Nov. 21, and visits Manchester City U18 on Nov. 28. Other upcoming league matches for Newcastle U18 include Wolverhampton Wanderers U18 at home on Dec. 12, Liverpool U18 away on Dec. 19, Nottingham U18 at home on Jan. 9, Stoke U18 away on Jan. 16, and Derby U18 away on Jan. 23.

Sunderland U18 will visit Blackburn U18 on Oct. 17. Sunderland U18 then hosts Leeds U18 on Oct. 24, hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers U18 on Oct. 28, visits Liverpool U18 on Oct. 31, and hosts Stoke U18 on Nov. 3. Sunderland U18 is also scheduled to visit Middlesbrough U18 on Nov. 21, host Leicester U18 on Nov. 28, visit Manchester United U18 on Dec. 12, host Derby U18 on Dec. 19, and visit Everton U18 on Jan. 9.

The game was organized by the U18 Premier League in England. The Academy of Light Training Ground hosted the contest. Newcastle U18 scored in the 31st, 47th and 82nd minutes. Sunderland U18 did not score. Newcastle U18 recorded the shutout.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Sunderland U18 0, Newcastle U18 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Sunderland U18 with a 61.9 percent probability to win. No point spread, betting line or over-under information was provided.