Tyne-Wear derby: All the key statistics as Newcastle shade numbers against Sunderland

Newcastle United fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Sunderland '“ and the game statistics say it's no more than they deserved.

The Magpies needed Aleksandar Mitrovic’s late leveller to earn them a point after Jermain Defoe’s opener.

And the key numbers indicate that the home side were worthy of a draw after they had more possession and shots than their derby rivals.

The statistics, provided by BBC Sport, were:

Possession: NUFC 60%; SAFC 40%

Shots: NUFC 17; SAFC 14

Shots on target: NUFC 8; SAFC 4

Corners: NUFC 2; SAFC 5

Fouls: NUFC 14; SAFC 7