The Black Cats dominated possession in the first half but couldn’t find a breakthrough against the compact visitors.
Blackpool posed more of a threat after the interval, especially from set-pieces, yet neither side could find a winning goal.
Sunderland also used all five substitutes and handed a debut to new signing Edouard Michut.
Here, though, we take a look at the best photos of Sunderland fans throughout the evening courtesy of our photographer Frank Reid:
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans take in the scenes at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats face Blackpool in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans take in the scenes at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats face Blackpool in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans take in the scenes at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats face Blackpool in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans take in the scenes at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats face Blackpool in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid