Everton held to draw at Accrington Stanley in first pre-season game | OneFootball

Everton stumbled to a 1-1 draw with a determined Accrington Stanley side in their opening pre-season game at the Wham Stadium.

Scorers: Ward 50'; Beto (pen) 79'

While the Toffees unsurprisingly had the better of the first half, they found Stanley goalkeeper Ollie Wright in inspired form. It was the 22-year-old's second game for the club following the confirmation of his season-long loan from Southampton.

Five minutes after the break, the hosts took a shock lead through Benn Ward who headed home past Harry Tyrer.

David Moyes rang the changes throughout the game, and it was two substitutes who combined to draw them level.

Young winger Isaac Heath drove down the left, and was taken down inside the box for a penalty. Beto stepped up to slot home in confident fashion to earn a draw for Everton.

The Premier League side are next in action on Saturday when they make the short trip to Ewood Park to take on Blackburn Rovers.

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