Newcastle is set to return to the pitch following their disappointing 8-3 defeat against Barcelona in the last-16 of the Champions League. They will face their arch-rivals in the highly anticipated Tyne and Wear derby.
Despite Newcastle showing promise for much of the match against the Spanish side, they fell apart in the second half, suffering a 7-2 defeat on the night, culminating in an overall loss of 8-3.
Now, the Magpies will take on Sunderland, aiming to rectify their earlier loss in the season and to snap an 11-match winless streak in what is one of the fiercest rivalries in football.
Amidst a tightly contested middle of the Premier League table, Sunderland finds themselves four spots behind Newcastle, having suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brighton in their last match. However, they trail by only two points, meaning a victory could see them leapfrog their local rivals into ninth place, providing a significant morale boost in this critical stage of the season.
Here’s all the essential information you need.
When is Newcastle vs Sunderland?
The match will take place at St James’ Park on Sunday, March 22, with kickoff scheduled for 12 PM GMT.
How can I watch it?
Fans in the UK can watch the live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, in addition to streaming on Sky Go.
If you don’t have a Sky subscription, you can purchase a NOWTV Day Pass here for access to the game without a subscription.
Team news
Sandro Tonali is a doubt after his exit during the match against Barcelona, joining the injured list alongside Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, and Fabian Schar.
Dan Ballard, Robin Roefs, Enzo Le Fee, and Nordi Mukiele will undergo late fitness tests, while Reinildo is confirmed to be fit for selection.
Predicted line-ups
Newcastle XI: Ramsdale; Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon
Sunderland XI: Ellborg; Hume, O’Nien, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Diarra, Le Fee; Brobbey