Blackpool have been dealt another injury blow after Luke Garbutt picked up a hamstring injury in the Tangerines' draw with Hull City last week. Michael Appleton's side are struggling at the foot of the Championship, second bottom of the table and two points adrift of safety.
The Seasiders haven't won in the league since a 2-1 win over Coventry City back in October, a winless run of eight games. Appleton's side have shown signs of fighting spirit, with three draws on the bounce.
The Tangerines will welcome Jordan Thorniley back from suspension to face Sunderland, but the Blackpool boss isn't expecting any other players to return. Kevin Stewart, Lewis Fiorini, Keshi Anderson, Liam Bridcutt, Theo Corbeanu and Jordan Gabriel, who was linked with a move to Sunderland last summer, remain sidelined for the Seasiders.
