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Northumbria Police explain derby decision to Newcastle United and Sunderland fans

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Newcastle United fans and Sunderland fans have had their answer from Northumbria Police ahead of the next derby. That match to be played at St James’ Park on Sunday 6... You can click here to read the full article.

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Newcastle United fans and Sunderland fans have had their answer from Northumbria Police ahead of the next derby. Park on Sunday 6 December 2026. Northumbria Police explaining why they will not review derby travel restrictions after Sunderland and Newcastle United supporter groups had raised concerns.

Northumbria Police telling the supporter groups that they see no basis to revisit December’s derby travel restrictions, despite pleas for those arrangements to be paused.

Chief Inspector Dean Hood of Northumbria Police saying a forthcoming meeting would explain the decision but not reopen it for further review. Park for the last derby on Tyneside.

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