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Calloway sets up opener as Playwell United draw 1‑1 with local rivals Easton Wanderers
1‑1Playwell United vs Easton Wanderers· 20 Jun 2026· Home
Playwell United drew 1-1 at home with Easton Wanderers in a pre-season friendly at Mill Lane Stadium on Saturday, with around a hundred supporters watching in heavy rain on a heavy pitch.
Tom Calloway set up the opener and was named Player of the Match for a display that never let up from first whistle to last.
Sherwood strikes early
Luke Sherwood put Playwell United ahead on four minutes, converting with a powerful finish from Tom Calloway's assist. Going in front early gave the lads something to work with, and they carried that lead into the break.
Alderton in early
The first change came on 17 minutes when Ryan Alderton came on in defence for Marcus Brennan, who had picked up an injury. Alderton settled into the back line and the side kept their shape through to half-time.
Wanderers level from the spot
Easton Wanderers drew level on 53 minutes through a penalty to make it 1-1. Playwell kept going from there, and on 66 minutes Ben Cavanagh came on in midfield for Liam Granger, adding pace in behind as the lads looked to find a winner.
Calloway takes the award
Tom Calloway was named Player of the Match. The defender set up Sherwood's goal and worked tirelessly throughout, his relentless effort off the ball a constant thread across the ninety minutes.
Both sides collected a yellow card across the match, Easton Wanderers in the first half and Playwell United in the second.
A fair point from a local derby
Manager Shaun Bennet said: “We scored first and the lads used that well, so to come away level is a little frustrating, but against local rivals on a day like today, a 1-1 is a decent return. Ben coming on gave us more of an outlet going forward and I was pleased with how that settled us in the second half. We kept pushing for the winner right to the end, which is exactly what you want to see in pre-season. There was good work across the group today and Tom's assist for the goal summed up the kind of effort he put in all afternoon.”
Ferndale Rovers next at Mill Lane
Ferndale Rovers visit Mill Lane Stadium next Saturday, 27 June, with kick-off at 2:00 PM. If you were out in the rain for this one, it would be great to see you back for the next home game and cheer the lads on again.
Thank you, Brindley Skip Hire
Your continued support as our shirt sponsor makes a real difference to everyone at Playwell United. You help make the practical jobs feel easier.
Brindley Skip Hire
www.brindleyskiphire.co.uk
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