Sunderland vs Newcastle – FA Cup third-round: Live rating and updates

Sunderland fas have been compelled to do a double-take when photos started circulating of Newcastle’s decorations within the away followers’ hospitality bar on Thursday afternoon however their eyes did not deceive them – issues have been black and white on Wearside.

Cue mass uproar from one set of supporters, widespread gloating from one other, and a sheepish apology from Sunderland’s hierarchy.

Catch up on Mail Sport’s reporting on one notably undesirable makeover beneath.

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s reside protection of the FA Cup derby conflict between Sunderland and Newcastle, kicking off this afternoon on the Stadium of Light at 12.45pm.

This one needs to be one for the books. The Tyne-Wear – or extra particularly, Wear-Tyne – derby hasn’t been performed for eight years, and that is the primary iteration of the conflict underneath each of the golf equipment’ new homeowners.

Fans are primed, Northumbria Police are primed, and we’re primed for an unlimited Third Round fixture, so be sure that to stay round as we provide you with all of the build-up, workforce information, and extra forward this afternoon’s motion.