Sunderland return to Championship action in August looking to avenge their play-off semi-final defeat to Luton Town that ended their season. In recent times, the Tyne-Wear derby has been absent with Sunderland’s fall out of the Premier League.
But that does not stop the unwritten rule of Newcastle and Sunderland playing at home on alternating weekends to help with policing and transport resources. Here is how Newcastle’s fixtures give a glimpse into the shape of Sunderland’s campaign.
