The home side took the lead early on through the late Gary Speed only to be cancelled out by Don Hutchinson’s second-half leveller.
And with just 14 minutes remaining, Micky Gray sent a wonderful cross into Shay Given’s box, which was met superbly by Niall Quinn, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper.
To compound matters for Newcastle United, Shearer saw a late penalty saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Tommy Sorenson.
Here’s what happened to the Newcastle United team from that day – and where they are now:
13. STEVE HARPER - SUB
Harper re-joined Newcastle United in 2019 as first team coach, though continues to work with the Northern Ireland national team. Photo: Stu Forster
14. ANDY GRIFFIN - SUB
After leaving Chester in the summer of 2014, Andy Griffin became a coach at Newcastle-under-Lyme College. Photo: Stuart Franklin
15. DANIEL CARDONE - SUB
Daniel Cordone was booed off the pitch within the first 20 minutes of a 2014 Soccer Aid game in Brazil. Claudio Caniggia missed his flight so the ex-Newcastle man donned a headband and attempted to pass himself off as Caniggia. Photo: Alex Pantling