30 Reasons Why Newcastle Fans Are Jealous Of Sunderland

27. And Won The Latest Derby To Make It Four-In-A-Row

Now we arrive at the latest derby match. The circumstances were very similar to the second 3-0 with regards to the build-up. Sunderland were on a great run of form against their bitter rivals, but a terrible run against every other team in the league. The game was tight, nervy and could have swung either way, but Sunderland grew into the game. Then in the dying seconds, Adam Johnson produced a moment of sheer magic as he stumbled over two blatant fouls, released the ball out wide, got it back, and slammed home the winner in front of 50,000 crying Geordies and a Red and White haze up in the Leazes' End.

26. Sunderland Won The Last FA Cup Derby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiyzNgx8WEo The two sides barely ever meet outside of the league, but the last time the met in the FA Cup, Sunderland ran out 2-0 winners in a 1956 quarter-final tie. 61,474 fans looked on as Jackie Milburn fired blanks, and Agent Bob Stokoe lined up in Newcastle colours. There are even some highlights to enjoy.

25. And The Last Play Off Derby

Deadly duo Eric Gates and Marco Gabbiadini both scored as Sunderland knocked their bitter rivals out of the 1990 Division Two play offs. The two legs were the only two Play Off fixtures the sides have ever faced each other in. And hopefully the last.