Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Sunderland won 1-0 against Newcastle United. The first half was tense but goalless, with both sides picking up yellow cards as tempers flared, including Brian Brobbey at 27’ and Nordi Mukiele at 34’ for Sunderland. Newcastle made an early change when Fabian Schär replaced Dan Burn at 42’, but Sunderland’s recent mixed form, including a loss to Manchester City and a draw with Liverpool, seemed to steady them as they held firm.

The breakthrough came right after the restart with an own goal from Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade at 46’, handing Sunderland the lead. Newcastle responded with a triple substitution at 59’, bringing on Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes and Joe Willock, while Sunderland introduced Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor at 70’. Despite Newcastle’s push and late yellow cards in added time, Sunderland’s defence stood strong, building on their recent home win over Bournemouth to secure the points.

Newcastle edged possession with 53% compared to Sunderland’s 47%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Sunderland made better use of their opportunities with far more successful dribbles at 78 against Newcastle’s 53, indicating sharper attacking play. Corners favoured Newcastle 6-3, pointing to more set-piece threats, yet neither side converted penalties or scored in injury time, and assists were not recorded for any goals.

The match saw plenty of discipline issues with Sunderland picking up five yellow cards and Newcastle four, but no reds were shown. Substitutions reflected tactical shifts, with Newcastle using all five – including Fabian Schär for Dan Burn at 42’, a triple change at 59’ where Jacob Murphy replaced Anthony Elanga, Harvey Barnes came on for Anthony Gordon and Joe Willock took Sandro Tonali’s place, plus Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade at 75’ – while Sunderland made three, with Trai Hume replacing Bertrand Traoré and Wilson Isidor coming on for Brian Brobbey at 70’, followed by Romaine Mundle for Chemsdine Talbi at 83’.

The game’s defining moment arrived at 46’ when Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade scored an own goal to give Sunderland a 1-0 lead, shifting momentum after a scrappy first half. Yellow cards piled up early for Sunderland, with Brian Brobbey booked at 27’, Nordi Mukiele at 34’, Reinildo Mandava at 58’, Enzo Le Fée at 86’ and Wilson Isidor at 90+4’, while Newcastle saw Sandro Tonali cautioned at 57’, followed by Joe Willock, Bruno Guimarães and Malick Thiaw in stoppage time at 90+4’ and 90+5’.

Substitutions played a key role in attempts to change the flow, as Newcastle brought on Fabian Schär for the injured Dan Burn at 42’ and made a bold triple switch at 59’ with Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga, Harvey Barnes for Anthony Gordon and Joe Willock for Sandro Tonali, before Yoane Wissa replaced Nick Woltemade at 75’. Sunderland countered with Trai Hume coming on for Bertrand Traoré and Wilson Isidor replacing Brian Brobbey at 70’, then Romaine Mundle for Chemsdine Talbi at 83’, helping them see out the win.

Sunderland lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, allowing them to stay compact in midfield while relying on players like Brian Brobbey up front before his substitution at 70’ for Wilson Isidor. Key partnerships included the defensive solidity that frustrated Newcastle, with Nordi Mukiele and Reinildo Mandava picking up yellow cards but holding the line, and Enzo Le Fée anchoring the middle despite his late booking.

Newcastle United set up in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming for width and attacking threat through players like Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga before they were replaced at 59’ by Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy. The midfield trio featured Sandro Tonali until Joe Willock came on for him at 59’, with Bruno Guimarães providing control despite his late yellow card, and Nick Woltemade’s unfortunate own goal at 46’ proving costly before Yoane Wissa took his place at 75’.

Robin Roefs earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his assured performance in goal for Sunderland, making two crucial saves to keep a clean sheet with zero goals conceded. His one clearance and one punch helped repel Newcastle’s pressure, especially in the second half, underlining his importance in securing the narrow victory.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Fulham (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Sunderland (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)

Sunderland have just beaten Newcastle United 1-0, a result that keeps them in seventh place on 26 points and builds on their recent form of a home win over Bournemouth and a draw at Liverpool, despite a heavy loss to Manchester City. They next face Brighton & Hove Albion on 2025-12-20 at 15:00, with the visitors sitting 10th on 23 points, offering Sunderland a chance to push further towards European spots if they can maintain their momentum.

Newcastle United have just lost 1-0 to Sunderland, dropping them to 12th on 22 points and halting a run that included wins over Burnley, Everton and Manchester City, plus a draw with Tottenham. Their next fixture is against Fulham on 2025-12-17 at 20:15, with the opponents in 13th on 20 points, giving Newcastle an opportunity to bounce back and climb away from mid-table congestion.

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