Six memorable Newcastle United victories in the Tyne-Wear derby

Newcastle 3 – Sunderland 0 (November 1969)

The 1960s did not produce as much silverware as years did in the previous decade for Newcastle United, but they did earn a famous European triumph at the end of it. The Toon lifted the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969, and carried that good form directly into a Tyne-Wear derby win against Sunderland at St. James’ Park.

Manager Joe Harvey guided a confident squad led by the likes of Bobby Moncur and Wyn Davies that would dominate the proceedings that day (those two club legends would link up for the Toon’s second goal in this game).

Sunderland were at the beginnings of a season that would ultimately see them relegated, entering the match at the bottom of the league table. The match was also infamous for a violent post-game scene at the Central Station between rival supporters.

Newcastle had captured a European trophy, and were certainly the top club in the North East. A team full of committed and determined players would make another run at the Fairs Cup during the 1969-70 season, but would fall at the quarter-final stage on away goals to Belgian side Anderlecht.

Newcastle United fans always enjoy victories against Sunderland. However, adding to a miserable campaign that ends in relegation makes the win even more spectacular.