The Stadium of Light will stage the FA Cup third round clash between Sunderland and Newcastle United on Saturday.
The Black Cats are unbeaten in their last three competitive games through the last week of December.
The Championship side will face their Tyne-Wear derby rivals from the Premier League after more than a decade as Newcastle enter the tie on a four-game losing run in all competitions following a 4-2 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Sunderland vs Newcastle United kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | January 6, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:45 pm ET |
| Venue: | Stadium of Light |
The FA Cup match between Sunderland and Newcastle United will be played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England.
It will kick off at 7:45 pm ET on January 6 in the United States (US).
How to watch Sunderland vs Newcastle United online - TV channels & live streams
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In the US, the game is available to watch and stream online live through ESPN+.
Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Sunderland team news
Patrick Roberts remains a doubt after missing the Preston win due to a calf problem. So, Alex Pritchard can start in midfield again.
There are quite a few players sure to miss out. Bradley Dack, Dennis Cirkin, Niall Huggins, Corry Evans and Jay Matete all make the club's injury list.
Sunderland possible XI: Bishop; Hume, Ballard, O'Nien, Alese; Ekwah, Neil; Pritchard, Bellingham, Clarke; Rusyn
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Patterson, Bishop |
| Defenders: | Ballard, Seelt, O'Nien, Alese, Triantis, Pembele, Hume |
| Midfielders: | Ekwah, Neil, Rigg, Taylor, Bellingham, Aouchiche, Ba, Pritchard, Clarke, Diamond, Roberts |
| Forwards: | Semedo, Mayenda, Burstow, Bennette, Rusyn |
Newcastle United team news
Along with the suspended Sandro Tonali, Eddie Howe has nearly a dozen absentees.
Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Joe Willock, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes, Matt Targett and Javi Manquillo are all nursing their respective injuries.
It is likely that Martin Dubravka will be afforded some rest as Loris Karius can start in goal.
Newcastle United possible XI: Karius; Livramento, Schar, Lascelles, Hall; Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Ritchie, Isak, Gordon
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Dubravka, Karius, Gillespie |
| Defenders: | Botman, Schar, Lascelles, Dummett, Hall, Burn, Livramento, Krafth |
| Midfielders: | Guimaraes, Joelinton, Longstaff, Miley, Ritchie, Almiron |
| Forwards: | Gordon, Isak |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Sunderland and Newcastle United across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2016 | Newcastle United 1-1 Sunderland | Premier League |
| October 25, 2015 | Sunderland 3-0 Newcastle United | Premier League |
| April 5, 2015 | Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United | Premier League |
| December 21, 2014 | Newcastle United 0-1 Sunderland | Premier League |
| February 1, 2014 | Newcastle United 0-3 Sunderland | Premier League |