5 December 1908.
On 5 December 1908, Sunderland beat Newcastle 9–1 at St James’ Park, despite this Newcastle still won the league title that season finishing nine points ahead of their local rivals who finished 3rd.
How many times has Sunderland beat Newcastle in a row?
Sunderland have won all of their past six meetings with Newcastle and travel to St James’ Park on Sunday hoping to complete a magnificent seven. Here, we look back on how Sunderland have dominated the derby…
What do Newcastle fans call Sunderland fans?
Mackem
Whatever the exact origin of the term, Mackem has come to refer to someone from Sunderland and its surrounding areas, in particular the supporters of the local football team Sunderland AFC, and may have been coined in that context.
Who is Newcastle’s biggest rival?
Newcastle’s strongest rivalry is with Sunderland, which is another city very close to Newcastle in the North East of England. The derby between Newcastle Utd and Sunderland was first played in 1888. It has been played 155 times, with Sunderland winning 53 times and Newcastle 53.
Who is Sunderland’s biggest rival?
Traditionally, Sunderland’s main rivals are Newcastle United with whom they contest the Tyne–Wear derby.
Is Sunderland or Newcastle bigger?
The city’s headcount decreased by 3.2%, while Newcastle’s population increased by 5.2% during the same period. It means that Newcastle is now officially a bigger city than Sunderland.
What is sunderlands biggest defeat?
Heaviest Defeats
| # | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 18, 2014 | 8:0 |
| 2 | Sep 25, 1982 | 8:0 |
| 3 | Oct 19, 1968 | 8:0 |
| 4 | Oct 5, 1957 | 7:0 |
What do Geordies call Sunderland?
Mackem
Mackems and Mac n’ Tacs
It seems to have been the original phrase describing Sunderland people before ‘Mackem’ became popular.
What is a native of Sunderland called?
Mackem, Makem or Mak’em is the informal nickname for residents of and people from Sunderland, a city in North East England. It is also a name for the local dialect and accent; and for a fan, whatever their origin, of Sunderland A.F.C.
Who has won more trophies Newcastle or Sunderland?
Honours
| Competition | Newcastle United | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Football League First Division | 4 | 6 |
| FA Cup | 6 | 2 |
| FA Charity/Community Shield | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 9 |
Which team is better Newcastle or Sunderland?
In terms of trophies, again there is very little to choose between the sides. 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 Newcastle’s biggest defeat?
Newcastle picked up a good point at Anfield as Yohan Cabaye found the net in emphatic fashion. But the reverse fixture towards the end of the 2012-13 season saw The Magpies suffer their heaviest Premier League defeat at St James’s Park as Liverpool won 6-0.
What is Newcastle biggest win?
Biggest Wins
| # | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 19, 1999 | 8:0 |
| 2 | Sep 23, 2020 | 0:7 |
| 3 | Nov 7, 1959 | 8:2 |
| 4 | Dec 28, 1996 | 7:1 |
Who is Chelsea’s biggest rival?
Considering derby rivals, they are Fulham, Arsenal, Tottenham, QPR. but if you listen to the opinions of individual Chelsea fans, most of them will say Manchester United, in recent years, there has been no other joy as it has been defeating United.
What do Sunderland fans call themselves?
Mackems
Supporters of A.F.C. Sunderland have historically been named Mackems as are the populace of the city. However, during their near 100-year history at Roker Park both the fans and the club were also known as Rokerites while club and players were sometimes known as Rokermen, Roker Men or derivatives of.
Are Sunderland a big club?
While some teams around the country claim to be the biggest, richest, and best clubs in the world, Sunderland continues to prove, by the numbers, that they really are one of the English giants.
What percentage of Sunderland is black?
Sunderland Demographics
Blacks account for 0.7% of the population.
Is Sunderland Protestant or Catholic?
Christian
According to census statistics, 81.5% of Sunderland residents class themselves as Christian, 9.6% have no religion, 0.7% are Muslim and 7.6% did not wish to give their religion.
Who is the biggest club in the north east?
Middlesbrough are definitely one of the biggest football clubs in North-East England.
What is the biggest defeat in Premier League history?
Top 10 heaviest defeats in Premier League history
- Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa- 2012.
- Newcastle United 8-0 Sheffield Wednesday- 1999.
- Tottenham Hotspur 9-1 Wigan- 2009.
- Southampton 0-9 Leicester City- 2019.
- Manchester United 9-0 Southampton- 2021.
- Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth- 2022.
- Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich- 1995.
What year did Newcastle beat Sunderland 5 1?
2010
On this day – 31 Oct 2010: Newcastle 5-1 Sunderland.