3. Newcastle vs Sunderland – Tyne-Wear derby
The fixture between Newcastle and Sunderland is known as the ‘North East Derby‘ and has a special twist to its name according to the side of the city the match is being played.
If the game is in Tyneside its called the ‘Tyne-Wear’ Derby, while if it is in Wearside it is called the ‘Wear-Tyne Derby‘.
It’s probably one of the most passionate derbies in England and it always is worth-watching even if you are a neutral fan.
