Newcastle vs Sunderland: Team News and Confirmed Lineups

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports | By Barry Dixon | Last updated Mar 22, 2026 8:30 AM ET

The first Tyne-Wear Derby is almost upon us. Fans from both sides will be desperate to see their side perform in one of the most fiercest and passionate games on the planet. For some, this is the only game that matters, and Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and confirmed lineups ahead of one of the most anticipated games of the season.

Newcastle vs Sunderland: Team News and Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle Team News

Out: Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring), Lewis Miley (muscle damage), Fabian Schar (ankle), and Emil Krath (knee).

Doubt: Sandro Tonali

Eddie Howe on Sunday’s Game

The Magpies boss said: “We need to perform. The positives of this game for us can be huge, for the fans, for the city. We need to make sure our preparation for this game is as good as we can be to make sure we help the players. The focus for us is to try and win the game. For us, we have to try and recover physically and mentally.”

Sunderland Team News

Out: Bertrand Traore (knee), Romaine Mundle (hamstring), Jocelin Ta Bi (ankle), and Nilson Angulo.

Doubt: Robin Roefs (hamstring), Dan Ballard (hamstring), Nordi Mukiele (calf), and Enzo Le Fee. All will have late fitness tests

Available: Fullback Reinildo is expected to return to the starting 11 following his recovery from a knee injury.

Regis Le Bris On How His Side Could Approach The Game

The Black Cats head coach said: “We are just focusing on us and the way we want to approach this game, with proactivity, with togetherness, with intensity. Like we did, I think, against Leeds, for example, and Bournemouth away – two intense teams, and we have the blueprint for this fixture. Obviously, because it’s going to be a derby with a different background, different history, and different expectations. But I think we want to be us, first of all.”