But how did each player fare against the Black Cats?
The Seasiders were very much second best in the first-half and looked to be heading to a fourth defeat on the spin.
But they frustrated Tony Mowbray’s side before emerging much more of a threat in the second-half, creating numerous opportunities to snatch the points.
But both sides were made to rue their wastefulness in the final third as the game ultimately ended goalless.
Our Blackpool FC writer Matt Scrafton dishes out his player ratings...
7. Kenny Dougall - 5/10
Off the pace at times and slack in possession. Has to do more to make sure he picks out a teammate. Set pieces were hit and miss. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
8. Callum Wright - 6/10
Came close with a header that was clawed away from goal. Saw one or two other glimpses of him arriving late in the box. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
9. Shayne Lavery - 4/10
Another tough night for the striker, albeit he was out on the wing again. Touch was poor and consistently lacked quality in the final third. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
10. Jerry Yates - 6/10
Showed plenty of positive intent and never stops running for the cause, but has to make better decisions. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
11. Gary Madine - 5/10
Struggled to get in the game and was largely a peripheral figure. Still a bonus to get some much-needed minutes though. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
12. SUB: Theo Corbeanu - 7/10
For Lavery, 66 Made the most of the open gaps in the dying stages with his driving runs. A big threat, but final ball was lacking. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth