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Blackpool - Sunderland
England Championship - Bloomfield Road
Prediction 1
Sunderland to Win
71/50 (2.42)
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Prediction 2
Ross Stewart to Score Anytime
19/10 (2.9)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Blackpool and Sunderland lock horns at Bloomfield Road in the Championship on Sunday, January 1st. In-form Sunderland have their eyes on third spot when they travel to Lancashire. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Betting Tips for Blackpool vs Sunderland
Sunderland are chasing their third victory on the spin when they visit relegation candidates Blackpool in the Championship on Sunday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Sunderland to Win
Sunderland moved up to fourth spot in the Championship thanks to their fine 4-1 win at Wigan on Thursday evening and the red-hot Black Cats look ready to push for more points when they visit struggling Blackpool on Sunday. The hosts are still in second last place following their reverse at home to Sheffield United last time out and Blackpool could struggle to match Sunderland’s increasingly powerful wave of momentum. As a result, bettors are advised to back the visitors to win for the third time in a row.
Ross Stewart to Score Anytime
Ross Stewart’s return to fitness has been a major boost to Sunderland’s promotion push and the Scottish striker managed to notch in each of his last three appearances for the Black Cats. The 26-year-old has scored 32 times in his last 57 league runouts for Sunderland overall since his switch from Ross County and Stewart is playing with enough of a swagger to bolster his already impressive numbers even further with another goal at Blackpool on Sunday.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Blackpool vs Sunderland
Check out our list of the top stats for Sunday’s match below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
01/01/23
England Championship CHA
Blackpool
Sunderland
1
1
04/10/22
England Championship CHA
Sunderland
Blackpool
0
0
24/08/21
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Blackpool
Sunderland
2
3
27/04/21
England League 1 League 1
Sunderland
Blackpool
0
1
17/04/21
England League 1 League 1
Blackpool
Sunderland
1
0
Last Five - Blackpool
03/05/25
England League 1 League 1
Bristol Rovers
Blackpool
1
4
W
30/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Birmingham
Blackpool
2
0
L
26/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Wigan
Blackpool
1
1
D
21/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Wrexham
Blackpool
2
1
L
18/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Stevenage
Blackpool
1
3
W
Last Five - Sunderland
09/05/25
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Sunderland
1
2
W
03/05/25
England Championship CHA
QPR
Sunderland
1
0
L
26/04/25
England Championship CHA
Oxford Utd
Sunderland
2
0
L
21/04/25
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Sunderland
1
0
L
18/04/25
England Championship CHA
Bristol City
Sunderland
2
1
L
Blackpool vs Sunderland Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Sunday’s Championship tussle between Blackpool and Sunderland below.
Blackpool
Keeper Chris Maxwell is still out with a groin injury while defender Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel is unavailable with a knee complaint. In midfield, Blackpool could be without Liam Bridcutt, Lewis Fiorini, Keshi Anderson and Kevin Stewart while attacker Theo Corbeanu is absent in the final third.
Predicted Lineup for Blackpool: Grimshaw – Connolly, Ekpiteta, Husband, Thompson – Carey, Patino, Poveda-Ocampo, Beesley – Yates, Madine
Sunderland
Aji Alese and Danny Batth are both out at the back for Sunderland while midfielders Dennis Cirkin, Lynden Gooch and Elliot Embleton are also in the treatment room at present. Sunderland rinsed Wigan 4-1 to move up to fourth spot in the Championship in midweek.
Predicted Lineup for Sunderland: Patterson – Ballard, Wright, O'Nien – Michut, Neil, Hume, Clarke – Diallo, Ba, Simms
Player to Watch – Amad Diallo
Ivorian winger Amad Diallo has been on flames in the Championship in recent weeks and the 20-year-old had fans on the edge of their seats again in midweek with another excellent showing at Wigan. Diallo capped his display with a screamer from distance and the youngster – who is on loan at Sunderland from Manchester United – could make another match-defining impact against Blackpool.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Blackpool
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Championship Standings
Blackpool vs Sunderland Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Sunday’s game be played?
Bloomfield Road will host Blackpool vs Sunderland on Sunday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 15:00 BST.
Is this fixture being shown live on TV?
Viewers in the UK cannot watch Blackpool vs Sunderland live on TV on Sunday.
