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:
Scroll down and click through to see who they picked:
. WWFC SAFC 19-10-2019 Phil Parkinson. Picture by FRANK REID
Sunderland fans want Phil Parkinson to select this much-changed team | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
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. 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
. 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
. 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
5. LB: Denver Hume
A staggering 91% of supporters have called for Hume to return to the side after he was surprisingly dropped at Gillingham last weekend. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID
6. CM: Max Power
Power is available for selection once again after serving a one-game suspension, and 44% of fans think the midfielder should start in the engine room. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID 2019
7. CM: George Dobson
Parkinson has no shortage of options in the middle, but 33% of those who voted believe that Dobson is the man to start alongside Power. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID 2019
8. RW: Lynden Gooch
The American could return from injury this weekend having been back on the training ground - and 64% of fans want to see him start against Blackpool. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID 2019