The Black Cats should be full of confidence after back-to-back wins against Blackburn and Wigan this week, which saw them move into the play-off places.
Mowbray still has a handful of injury issues to deal with, after Dennis Cirkin, Lynden Gooch, Danny Batth and Ajji Alese all missed the win at Wigan.
Alex Pritchard was also forced off after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring injury, while Ellis Simms has been recalled from his loan spell by Everton.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face Blackpool:
1. GK Anthony Patterson
Should have done better with the equaliser against Wigan but has also made some important saves this season. Photo: Martin Swinney
2. CB: Daniel Ballard
Mowbray may want to ease the defender’s workload following his return from injury, yet it’s unclear if other injured players will be able to return. Photo: Martin Swinney
3. CB: Bailey Wright
Returned to the starting XI at Wigan and produced a solid performance in the heart of defence. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Luke O’Nien
Has been one of Sunderland’s standout players in recent weeks and allowed Sunderland to play with a back three at Wigan. Photo: Frank Reid