Sunderland vs Newcastle Premier League 2025 will return as one of football’s fiercest rivalries is reignited. The Tyne-Wear derby is back for the first time in nearly a decade—and Dan Burn is buzzing.
The Newcastle United defender, a lifelong Toon supporter, revealed his and his father’s hilarious reaction to Sunderland's dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final last month.
“I rang my dad and said, ‘If Sunderland come up then great we get the derbies, if not then great, keep them in the Championship!’ Then a minute in Sheffield United nearly scored and I could hear him jumping up and down and I was like, ‘Nah, you’re a liar!’” — Dan Burn
Burn’s comments capture the emotion ahead of the Premier League 2025/26 fixture release on June 18, with the derby dates sure to be circled by both fanbases.
Eddie Howe: “Bring on the Derby”
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe also weighed in on the return of one of England’s most intense clashes.
“It’s great for the area and I think it brings more energy and drama to the game — so let’s bring it on.” — Eddie Howe
The last Tyne-Wear top-flight meeting was back in March 2016, when Aleksandar Mitrovic salvaged a 1-1 draw. Newcastle have dominated recent encounters, including a 3-0 FA Cup win 18 months ago.
Sunderland Face Tough Premier League Test
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris is under no illusions about the challenge ahead. Despite promotion on a tight budget, expectations are rising.
“We will have to take another forward step… to prepare the squad for the Premier League.” — Regis Le Bris
The club has already rejected a bid from Borussia Dortmund for star midfielder Jobe Bellingham, signalling their intent to compete and invest.
2024/25 Championship Highlights
| Match Stat | Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Play-off Final Score | 2-1 vs Sheffield United |
| Top Scorer | Jack Clarke (17 goals) |
| Games Unbeaten (End of Season) | 7 |
Key Bullet Callouts
- Tyne-Wear derby returns for Premier League 2025/26
- Dan Burn reveals hilarious Sunderland reaction
- Eddie Howe welcomes derby drama
- Sunderland building under Le Bris
- Fixture list drops June 18
What’s Next for Sunderland?
With promotion secured, Sunderland must now bolster their squad for a top-flight survival battle. The club’s youth-first recruitment model faces a new challenge against Premier League quality.
The question is—can Le Bris keep the Black Cats up and spoil Newcastle’s party?
The Tyne-Wear rivalry is back!
Who’s taking bragging rights in 2025—Black Cats or Magpies?
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