Loan Watch: Heath Assists Again & Valuable Minutes For Armstrong

A number of Everton’s loanees were in action over the weekend. Harrison Armstrong helped Preston North End to a victory over his former side Derby County, while Isaac Heath registered an assist for Accrington Stanley.

Here’s an overview of how the Blues out on loan performed in this week's Loan Watch…

Harrison Armstrong – Preston North End

Opponent: Derby County (A)

Competition: Championship

Date: Saturday 20 September   

Result: 1-0 win

Overview: Harrison Armstrong featured against his previous loan side on Saturday, coming off the bench after 67 minutes as Preston North End won against Derby.

The 18 year old provided a strong performance to help Preston get over the line at Pride Park, after Alfie Devine’s spectacular effort put the visitors ahead on 29 minutes. The win moved PNE to fifth place in the Championship table.

Preston’s next game sees them host 3rd place Bristol City at Deepdale, on Saturday 27 September in a 3pm (BST) kick-off.

Isaac Heath – Accrington Stanley

Opponent: MK Dons (A)

Competition: League Two

Date: Saturday 20 September   

Result: 2-1 win

Overview: Isaac Heath provided the assist for the winning goal as Accrington Stanley saw off MK Dons at Stadium MK.

With the scores level at 1-1, Heath took the ball to the byline, before cutting a menacing ball back into Charlie Caton, who sealed the win for Accrington.

The Everton loanee impressed yet again, completing another 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley’s next match sees them host Walsall on Saturday (3pm BST kick-off).

Francis Okoronkwo – Lincoln City

Opponent: Luton Town (H)

Competition: League One

Date: Saturday 20 September   

Result: 3-1 win

Overview: Francis Okoronkwo was a 79th minute substitute, as Lincoln City defeated Luton Town 3-1 at LNER Stadium on Saturday, a result moves the Imps up to third place in League One.

The win provided a strong boost of confidence before they take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday (7:45pm BST).

Fraser Barnsley – Marine

Opponent: King's Lynn Town

Competition: National League North

Date: Saturday 20 September   

Result: 1-1 draw

Overview: Goalkeeper Fraser Barnsley helped Marine earn a 1-1 draw at home to King’s Lynn Town.

The Mariners rescued a point at Rossett Park after going behind on 8 minutes.

Marine host Buxton in the FA Cup on Saturday (3pm BST).

Tyler Onyango – Stockport County

Opponent: Rotherham United (A)

Competition: League One

Date: Saturday 20 September   

Result: 1-0 win

Overview: Tyler Onyango missed out through injury as Stockport County defeated Rotherham on Saturday.

Onyango was substituted on 82 minutes in County’s 1-1 draw with Cardiff City last weekend and a date for his return is not yet set.

Next up for the Hatters is the visit of Reading to Edgeley Park on Saturday (3pm BST).

Martin Sherif – Rotherham United

Opponent: Stockport County (H)

Competition: League One

Date: Saturday 20 September   

Result: 1-0 loss

Overview: Martin Sherif was another absentee at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday as he missed Rotherham’s defeat to Stockport County through with an ongoing hamstring issue.

Sherif is expected to be back in contention as the Millers travel to Mansfield Town on Saturday (3pm BST).

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Inma Gabarro – Sevilla FC

Opponent: Barcelona (H)

Competition: Liga F

Date: Sunday 21 September   

Result: 5-0 loss

Overview: Inma Gabarro played just shy of an hour in her second debut for Sevilla, a 5-0 defeat at home to Liga F champions Barcelona.

Sevilla are next in action on Sunday, as they travel to Bilbao to take on Athletic Club (11am BST kick-off).

Inês Pereira – Deportivo de La Coruña

Opponent: Real Madrid

Competition: Liga F

Date: Sunday 21 September   

Result: 4-0 loss

Overview: Goalkeeper Inês Pereira’s Deportivo side suffered a 4-0 loss away at Real Madrid on Sunday.

Deportivo are next in action on Sunday as they host Madrid CFF (3pm BST).

Issy Hobson – Nottingham Forest

Opponent: Crystal Palace (H)

Competition: WSL 2

Date: Sunday 21 September   

Result: 2-1 loss

Overview: Issy Hobson was an unused substitute as Nottingham Forest were defeated 2-1 by Crystal Palace at the City Ground, with former Blue Justine Vanhaevermaet opening the scoring for the Eagles.

Issy’s Forest side take on Newcastle United in the League Cup on Wednesday (7:45pm BST).