Sunderland confirm changes to Newcastle United and Leeds United fixtures after Sky Sports decision
Sunderland’s fixtures against Newcastle United and Leeds United have been moved for broadcast.
Sunderland have had two matches rescheduled for live television broadcast in March, including the Tyne-Wear Derby, the club have confirmed.
The Black Cats are due to face bitter rivals Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday, March 22nd, with the game set to get underway at 12pm. The match had originally been pencilled in for the day before, Saturday, March 21st, and may be moved again if the Magpies can overturn a two-goal deficit in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City to book their place in another Wembley final.
Alongside the derby, Sunderland’s trip to Elland Road to face fellow Premier League new boys Leeds United has also been moved. The Black Cats will now play Daniel Farke’s men at 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 3rd. The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
What has been said about Sunderland’s rescheduled fixtures against Newcastle United and Leeds United?
In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, the club explained: “Sunderland AFC’s trip to Newcastle United in March has been rescheduled. The Tyne-Wear derby has been selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports and will now be played at 12:00 GMT on Sunday, 22 March. Supporters are advised that the fixture date remains subject to change due to Newcastle’s continued participation in the Carabao Cup.
“Sunderland’s visit to Leeds United has also been rescheduled, with the fixture now taking place on Tuesday, 3 March at 19:30 GMT. TNT Sports will broadcast the Elland Road encounter.”
The news regarding these two fixtures comes off the back of a recent update confirming that Sunderland’s FA Cup fourth round clash with Oxford United has also been rescheduled for broadcasting reasons.
A statement from the club explained: “Details of Sunderland AFC’s trip to Oxford United in the Emirates FA Cup have been confirmed. The fourth round tie will take place on Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 14:00 GMT and be televised on discovery+.
“Regis Le Bris’ side sealed deserved passage to round three on Merseyside, defeating Everton on penalties at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Oxford United overcame Milton Keynes Dons, with former Black Cats Interim Head Coach Mike Dodds recently joining the U’s backroom team.”
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Sunderland’s upcoming Premier League fixture schedule in full
Between now and the Tyne-Wear Derby on March 22nd, Sunderland’s Premier League fixture schedule is as follows:
- West Ham vs Sunderland - Saturday, January 24th - 12.30pm
- Sunderland vs Burnley - Monday, February 2nd - 8pm
- Arsenal vs Sunderland - Saturday, February 7th - 3pm
- Sunderland vs Liverpool - Wednesday, February 11th - 8.15pm
- Oxford United vs Sunderland - Sunday, February 15th - 2pm
- Sunderland vs Fulham - Sunday, February 22nd - 2pm
- Bournemouth vs Sunderland - Saturday, February 28th - 12.30pm
- Leeds United vs Sunderland - Tuesday, March 3rd - 7.30pm
- Sunderland vs Brighton and Hove Albion - Saturday, March 14th - 3pm
- Newcastle United vs Sunderland - Sunday, March 22nd - 12pm
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