FM Preview: Sunderland v Newcastle United 20 Aug 2011

Last updated : 19 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sunderland v Newcastle United fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Newcastle United at The Stadium of Light at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 70 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 23 wins, and Newcastle United have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sun 16 Jan Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 31 Oct Newcastle Utd. 5 - 1 Sunderland Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 01 Feb Newcastle Utd. 1 - 1 Sunderland Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 25 Oct Sunderland 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2007/2008 Sun 20 Apr Newcastle Utd. 2 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 10 Nov Sunderland 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2005/2006 Mon 17 Apr Sunderland 1 - 4 Newcastle Utd. Premiership

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While The Black Cats have scored 8, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

Newcastle United's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Magpies have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 1 points from their 1 games so far.

Newcastle United see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sunderland 6 3 1 2 11 10 10
Newcastle United 6 1 4 1 8 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Sunderland are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sunderland Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Newcastle United Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here