Adam Johnson fires late winner for Sunderland at Newcastle

Adam Johnson scored a 90th-minute winner as Sunderland claimed victory in the derby at Newcastle.

Steven Fletcher had come close to breaking the deadlock when he volleyed against the crossbar midway through the first half, while Jordi Gomez later wasted a good opportunity by firing over the bar.

Newcastle began to threaten later in the game could not find a way past Costel Pantilimon, with Moussa Sissoko’s fierce shot tipped over the bar as the game drew to a close.

However, Sunderland would have the last word as they broke away on the counter, with Will Buckley setting up Johnson to power into the net.

Full report to follow…