The story of the night as ten-man Sunderland U23s produce spirited display in defeat to Newcastle United
and live on Freeview channel 276
The North East rivals square off in the Premier League 2 with the fixture marking the first time former coach Elliot Dickman has faced Sunderland since swapping Wearside for Newcastle United earlier this year.
Sunderland will again be led by interim management team Mike Dodds and Michael Proctor, with the search for Dickman’s replacement ongoing.
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Defender Arbenit Xhemajli could be involved, after making his senior comeback in the Papa John’s Trophy last week.
Here, we’ll bring you team news and updates from the clash as Sunderland face Newcastle United in the Premier League 2.
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Newcastle United U23s vs Sunderland U23s LIVE: Updates from Premier League 2 clash
Key Events
- The Magpies take on the Wearsiders on Tyneside in the Premier League 2 this evening
- Kick-off is scheduled for 7pm
Superb again from Dunne
He’s having a brilliant game here.
Defending well and proving well valuable in carrying the ball away from danger.
All Newcastle
Stephenson finding a bit of space now and causing Sunderland some problems.
Away side just trying to hang in the game at the moment.
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Jessup misses his interception and you can’t afford that when you’re down to ten.
Good composure from Stephenson, taking a touch to set himself before firing past Carney.
How Sunderland are lining up now
Going to be a long evening now for the Black Cats.
Cieran Dunne moved into the back three now, with Ellis Taylor dropping into wing back.
Sunderland coping OK so far but a long way to go. Newcastle dominating possession, as you’d expect.
Good cross from the left, Wearne tries an ambitious backheel but it’s wide of the far post.
Dunne enjoying this wing back role so far, been a threat.
Newcastle have their first spell
Free kick into a dangerous area but the flag goes up and Sunderland can clear.
Sunderland started nicely enough, with a bit of composure in possession.
One glorious switch from Sohna released Kachosa down the right, but his cross evaded everyone.