Michael Appleton provides January transfer window update after Blackpool's draw with Sunderland

Dan Ballard with a wry smile there as former teammate Gary Madine looks to nudge him off the ball.

Madine, a Newcastle fan, should have plenty of motivation today.

Looks to be a 4-2-3-1 again for the Seasiders with Ian Poveda playing as a number 10.

Speaking of the Leeds loanee, he's just had a shot blocked from just outside the area.

Like Thursday night, Blackpool have started well. All the early pressure coming in the Sunderland half.

Saying that, Callum Connolly has just been booked for stopping a Sunderland break. Seemed a little harsh from over here in the press box.

Sunderland threaten for the first time as a dangerous cross in from the left evades everyone, including Chris Maxwell. Amad Diallo at the back post just misses it.

All a bit scrappy and stop-start now. Game is more even after Blackpool's bright start.

CJ Hamilton slips through Lavery who goes one-on-one with the keeper before slotting home smartly across the keeper and into the far corner.

Blackpool lead!

Ian Poveda booked for taking a tumble as he surged towards the box.

Should have got his head up and spotted Lavery in space to his left.

A cross in from the right reaches Jack Clarke on the other side of the pitch who sends a snapshot towards goal, but Chris Maxwell gets down well to make the save...collecting at the second attempt.

CJ Hamilton's low cross is fumbled by the keeper straight to Gary Madine, who volleys over from a tight angle.

Fans in the South Stand are up on their feet as they appreciate another Blackpool attack.

It's been much better from the Seasiders so far today.