Parkinson is searching for a much-needed win and is set to rotate his squad for the visit of Simon Grayson’s Seasiders.
But what team would the fans pick? In a poll on our Twitter page, supporters indicated their preferred line-up – with some shock changes across the field.
Scroll down and click through to see who they picked:
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1. GK: Jon McLaughlin
Recalled to the side at Gillingham, McLaughlin is set to retain his place in the Sunderland side for the visit of Blackpool. 65% of fans believe that is the right call. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID
2. RB: Luke O'Nien
72% of supporters want to see O'Nien handed a starting berth at the back, despite him operating higher up the field in recent weeks. | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Jordan Willis
Willis is a doubt for the game but, if passed fit, 64% of fans want to see him start at the heart of the defence. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID
4. CB: Alim Ozturk
Changes at the back are likely, and 28% of supporters are keen to see Ozturk start - as he narrowly pipped Joel Lynch in the polls. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID 2019