Amad Diallo made his first start for Sunderland as the Wearsiders took on Blackpool at the Stadium of Light. On-loan Manchester United forward Amad came into the side in place of Dan Neil, who dropped to the bench.
That was the only change made by head coach Tony Mowbray to the side that began Saturday's goalless draw at home to Preston North End. But he did make another change on the bench, where summer signing Edouard Michut was included in the matchday squad for the first time.
The on-loan Paris St Germain midfelder was amongst the subs, with Jay Matete making way for him. Mowbray also included fellow new boys Jewison Bennette and Abdoullah Ba, both of whom have been involved from the bench in recent games, amongst his substitutes.
