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Sunderland v Blackpool - live updates
Key Events
- FT: Sunderland 0-0 Blackpool
- Seasiders aiming to avoid four straight defeats
- James Husband latest player to be sidelined through injury
2 - Early pressure
Sunderland already looking dangerous, as Chris Maxwell is forced to parry away.
Hosts now win a free-kick in a dangerous crossing position.
5 - No yellow
Lynden Gooch completely wipes out Jerry Yates near the touchline. Free-kick, but no yellow.
8 - Almost
Gary Madine almost plays in Shayne Lavery after some clever build-up play through the middle, but Sunderland clear.
11 - What’s the aim?
Struggling to see what Blackpool's game plan is at the minute, other than soaking up pressure and waiting for opportunities on the break.
13 - Bar
Blackpool completely stand off the hosts, who play the ball into Elliot Embleton. He has all the time in the world to clip a curling effort onto the top of the crossbar.
18 - Chance!
Callum Connolly stabs wide after a bit of pinball in the Sunderland box following Kenny Dougall's free-kick.