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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
69 - Saved
Marvin Ekpiteta's downward header saved by Patterson after Blackpool keep the pressure on after another corner.
83 - Danger
Kenny Dougall is booked as Sunderland are awarded yet another free-kick right on the edge of the Blackpool box. Potential danger.
84 - Another change
Sunderland's free-kick is straight into the wall, allowing Jerry Yates to break before being brought down near the halfway line.
Ian Poveda now replaces Gary Madine.
90+1 - What a save!
Stunning stuff from Chris Maxwell to keep out a late header. How big could that be?
FULL TIME
The run of three straight defeats ends with a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light. Is that a good point?
First-half was really poor, second was much, much better and they arguably created the better chances.