Everton player ratings vs Leeds United: Several 7/10s but 3/10 has just 12 touches in 1-1 draw

Thierno Barry rescued Everton a point as they came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Toffees’ stuttering form at their new home continued, having failed to with their past four matches on their own patch in all competitions. A share of the spoils was about a fair result, with both teams hitting the woodwork, although David Moyes’ side missed out on a chance to move up to seventh in the Premier League table.

Match report

Leeds had the first chance of the game when former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin latched on to a ball in the box but his deft effort was saved by home goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

In a low-key affair, the Whites were having more joy and Ilia Gruev sent an effort over the crossbar. And in the 28th minute,Leeds broke the deadlock when Anton Stack’s low cross ran all the way to James Justin at the back post and he found the back of the net.

Six minutes later, Calvert-Lewin thought he’d returned to his former club when another cross from the right found the striker but he steered his shot against the post.

In truth, Everton’s response was tepid and the closest they went to equalising before the break was a James Garner shot that went wide.

Moyes introduced Jarrad Branthwaite and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - both returning from respective hamstring injuries - at half-time and switched to a wing-back formation. Everton started to find more joy and in the 59th minute, Iliman Ndiaye had a shot well blocked. Four minutes later, Barry’s effort with the outside of his boot called Leeds keeper Karl Darlow into action for the first time as he made a springing save to his right.

But in the 76th minute, Barry made no mistake when he was supplied with another chance to equalise. Idrissa Gana Gueye sent in a low cross and Barry showed the desire to get in front of Seb Bornauw and apply a first-time finish.

Barry’s fourth goal in five matches caused the home faithful to erupt, and that gave Everton the momentum in the closing stages. The Blues went agonisingly close to taking the lead when Gueye was teed-up on the edge of the box but his shot struck the crossbar.

However, Everton nor Leeds could not muster another clear-cut opportunity for the rest of the contest. A draw means that the Blues have won just four of their 12 league games since moving to Hill Dickinson Stadium - something that Moyes needs to find the answer to.

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