That one was for the fans, smiles Le Bris

REGIS Le Bris had nothing but praise for his players, the supporters and the intensity shown after Sunderland's Wear-Tyne derby victory over Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.

- By CLIVE YOULTON

Nick Woltemade’s own goal two minutes into the second half, as he turned home Nordi Mukiele’s cross from the right, sent Wearside into pandemonium and proved enough for the Black Cats to secure the points against their below-par rivals.

Sunderland pushed for a second goal but were denied when substitute Wilson Isidor saw his effort palmed away by Aaron Ramsdale at the near post with what was the home team’s only effort on target in the match.