Newcastle United Under-21s take on Sunderland Under-21s in the Premier League 2 Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park, with the young Magpies still searching for their first league victory of the season.
It is Newcastle's first match at St James' Park since April 2025. Robbie Stockdale's side arrive at the fixture on the back of successive wins over Luton Town's Under-21s in the Premier League Cup and Hartlepool United in the National League Cup.
Recent Form and Cup Success
Newcastle's youngsters have also beaten League Two side York City this term in the EFL Trophy and will aim to build on those results as they face their rivals for local bragging rights.
First-team head coach Matthias Jaissle is known to monitor Newcastle's young talent, with Mason Miley, Kyran Thompson, Michael Mills, Vakthang Salia and Miodrag Pivas all having been involved in a matchday squad this season.
Live Coverage from St James' Park
Newcastle will hope their best young players perform in front of paying supporters, with live updates following throughout the match.
