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 Sunderland team from that day – and where they are now:
1. THOMAS SORENSON
In 2017, Thomas Sorensen announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 41 after a stint with Melbourne City. Now, the Denmark native works as a pundit alongside former Sunderland striker Michael Bridges on Optus Sport. Photo: Gary M. Prior
2. CHRIS MAKIN
Having retired from playing in 2010, Chris Makin hasn't worked in football since but has conducted the occasional media interview. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
3. MICHAEL GRAY
Sunderland-born Michael Gray works in the media and is a regular on TalkSPORT. Photo: Michael Steele
4. EMERSON THOME
Since his retirement from playing football in 2007, Emerson Thome now works for Everton as a chief scout in Portugal. Photo: Michael Steele