You know sparks will fly in the Tyne Tees derby, a local rivalry that dates back to the origins of the game. It is a rivalry that the Magpies have dominated and continue to dominate in the 21st century. Over the last 20 years there have been some epic encounters between the two local rivals and the best of that action for the Magpies can be seen here. May 11, 2009 Newcastle 3 - 1 Middlesbrough April 9, 2006 Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Newcastle February 21, 2004 Newcastle 2 - 1 Middlesbrough November 4, 2002 Newcastle 2 - 0 Middlesbrough December 26, 2001 Newcastle 3 - 0 Middlesbrough September 8, 2001 Middlesbrough 1 - 4 Newcastle October 16, 2000 Middlesbrough 1 - 3 Newcastle October 3, 1999 Newcastle 2 - 1 Middlesbrough November 3, 1996 Newcastle 3 - 1 Middlesbrough February 10, 1996 Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Newcastle