Every week, ToffeeWeb will be providing a round up of how Everton’s loanees are getting on.
Isaac Heath did not feature for Accrington Stanley in their 2-2 draw at Swindon Town, as he continues to recover from an injury he sustained last month, and which may well keep him out for the remainder of the campaign.
Roman Dixon played the full match as Stockport County drew 3-3 against Exeter City in thrilling fashion on Saturday, with goalkeeper Jack Bycroft’s stoppage-time equaliser denying them a big win in their push for the League One play-offs.
Dixon did not have his best game, though. He played a part in Exeter’s first goal, as he inadvertently turned a cross into the path of Reece Cole, who fired in from the edge of the box. He then lost his man for Exeter’s second strike, with Timur Tutierov getting a yard on him. The full-back’s defensive quality has been called into question, and he still has plenty to work on.
It was not all bad, with Sofascore handing Dixon a match rating of 6.6 — he completed two of his three tackles and won six of eight ground duels, while the 21-year-old also played one key pass.
Eli Campbell featured for the whole game and Martin Sherif came on from the bench as Port Vale drew 0-0 with Wigan Athletic.
Campbell received a 7.4 Sofascore rating, having put in a steady shift at left-back. He attempted four tackles, made two interceptions, three clearances and complete six ball recoveries, while coming out on top in 10 out of 14 duels.
Sherif, meanwhile, almost made an impact from the bench when he created a great chance for Ryan Croasdale, who got his finish all wrong with the goal gaping.
The result left Vale, who enjoyed a remarkable run to the FA Cup quarter-finals this season, on the brink of relegation from League One. They sit in 23rd place, now 11 points from safety.
Young Everton Academy goalkeeper George Pickford was an unused substitute as Southport were hammered 4-0 by National League North leaders Flyde.
Reader Comments (6)
Note: the following content is not moderated or vetted by the site owners at the time of submission. Comments are the responsibility of the poster. Disclaimer ()
2 Posted 20/04/2026 at 21:11:58
Up until now as that was the last U21s league game.
3 Posted 21/04/2026 at 03:18:37
4 Posted 21/04/2026 at 05:15:32
5 Posted 21/04/2026 at 14:50:05
Great point on Dixon, yes. I didn't want this piece to be running too long so couldn't get the full context in but he's had an injury-hit campaign.
Ultimately neither of his errors were glaring. A bit of bad luck for the first goal, and he just switched off for a second when he was beaten to the cross. That's all it takes, isn't it?
Good on him for getting through the 90, hopefully a strong end to the season for him and I imagine Everton will be looking to move him on in the summer.
That's not to look down on him at all, but he needs to be playing regularly for a club that fully believes in him. Still very young of course.
6 Posted 23/04/2026 at 08:02:40
I would fully expect Armstrong to be receiving real advice on what needs to be worked on from his game time in the Premier league, where the level is 50% higher.
A real decision can be formed of where he needs to play his football next. He's had the best of both worlds. Game time, strolled through matches in the championship and a real look at what the big time is all about.
For me he has proved he can be a Premier league player. The size, technique and pace point to a player that has what is required.
He has areas to improve for certain, particularly out of possession. He can look to James Garner on how to develop that. Garner has gone from being a ball playing midfield, to a player that is up there with the best on smelling danger and putting out fires. That is from him the player and the coaching support around him.
Moyes needs to decide whst he's doing with Tim, Gana, Rohl, Alcaraz, Armstrong. Are they all staying, who is taking the 3rd midfield shirt, does he need to upgrade any of those? Can he take a bid on one of them, knowing he has better?
This is the advantage of stability. Proper decisions can be made.
Add Your Comments
In order to post a comment, you need to be logged in as a registered user of the site.
Or Sign up as a ToffeeWeb Member — it's free, takes just a few minutes and will allow you to post your comments on articles and Talking Points submissions across the site.
How to get rid of these ads and support TW
-sm.jpg)
1 Posted 20/04/2026 at 20:55:54
They must have some special relationship or arrangement with Southport whereby he gets to play for both teams?