Sunderland has the better overall record in terms of head to head victories, at least up until now. Sunderland and Newcastle United have faced each other 29 times in top flight Premier League matches since their first head to head on the 04-Sep-1996. Sunderland has won 10 times, with 5 of those victories coming at home. Newcastle United has won 9 times, including 5 away victories. The teams have drawn 10 times. Across all their meetings, Sunderland has scored 36 goals, while Newcastle United has netted 36.