Are Sunderland more successful than Newcastle?

Sunderland have the superior record of league titles – six to Newcastle’s four – while the Magpies dominate the Black Cats in the FA Cup stakes – six to two – without taking into consideration their Fairs’ Cup win.

What is Sunderland’s biggest win?

9–1
On 5 December 1908, Sunderland achieved their highest ever league win, 9–1 against north-east rivals Newcastle United.

How many times has Sunderland beat Newcastle in a row?

Over the last few years, Sunderland AFC have won an unprecedented six derbies in a row against rivals Newcastle United.

How many times has Sunderland beat Newcastle?

However, Newcastle had the last laugh that season – they won the league title, whilst Sunderland had to be content with third. Newcastle’s biggest winning margin of 6 -1 has been achieved twice, once at home in 1920, and away in 1955….Newcastle vs Sunderland rivalry: History, Head to Head, Trophies.

	Newcastle	Sunderland
FA Cup	6	2
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup/Europa League	1
Total	15	13

Is Newcastle or Sunderland better?

Both clubs have recorded 53 wins each, with 49 draws. With Newcastle famously trophy-less since 1969 and Sunderland’s cabinet undisturbed by major honours since 1973, the derby has effectively become both club’s cup final.

Who is Newcastle’s all time top scorer?

Alan Shearer
Top scorers

	Name	Goals
1	Alan Shearer	206
2	Jackie Milburn	200
3	Len White	153
4	Hughie Gallacher	143

When did Newcastle last win a trophy?

Their last major domestic trophy was in 1955 (though their last major trophy was in 1969) and more recently the club have been League or FA Cup runners-up on four occasions in the 1990s. Newcastle were relegated in 2009, and again in 2016.

What is the record between Sunderland and Newcastle United in football?

The statistical balance between the sides is very even: to date, having played 155 times in the three major competitions (including a two-legged promotion play-off in 1990) Newcastle have won on 53 occasions and Sunderland 53 while sharing 50 draws; including a Texaco Cup tie and an Anglo-Scottish Cup tie, (see summary of results for breakdown).

What happened at the 2011 Sunderland v Newcastle game?

On 16 January 2011 in the FA Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light, a 17-year-old Sunderland fan ran onto the pitch and pushed over Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper, and was among 24 people who were arrested in connection with a string of hooligan incidents at the game.

What is Sunderland’s record at St James’Park?

On 21 December 2014, Adam Johnson scored a late goal in the 90th minute past goalkeeper Jak Alnwick at St James’ Park, ensuring that Sunderland had defeated Newcastle in four consecutive derbies – a new record and also Sunderland’s third consecutive victory at St James’ Park.

What is Sunderland’s record in European competitions?

Below is Sunderland’s record in European competitions. They have only appeared once in European competition, during the 1973–74 season where they reached the second round. They qualified for the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup after winning the 1973 FA Cup Final over Leeds United .