Overview

When Sunderland plays Newcastle, the North East stands still. And ahead of the first Tyne-Wear derby in eight years, the stakes were always going to be that much higher. The Countdown To The Tyne-Wear Derby follows a collection of Sunderland fans 24 hours ahead of their face-off with their arch-rivals. As kick-off ticks closer, the anxiety grows but so does the hope. All united in their love for Sunderland. And perhaps more importantly, their hatred of Newcastle.