1. The result is pretty much meaningless.
As much as we all want Everton to win, this match was all about building up the squad's sharpness again. It was evident that these players are just starting to ramp up again, and as a result, there was some sloppiness, especially in the opening stages.
As both sides settled into the match though, it became clear that Everton had way more quality, and if Stanley's goalkeeper didn't make some quality saves, we could have been talking about a 3-1 or 4-1 game instead of the 1-1 result we got. The result is secondary, but the performance was decent nonetheless.
2. The youngsters showed up
With several first team players missing, two young academy prospects caught the eyes of fans with their unique performances. Justin Clarke and Isaac Heath subbed into the match and instantly started providing quality from both winger positions. Heath drew the penalty that tied the match, and Justin Clarke showcased some flair that we haven't seen from an Everton player in quite some time.
Let's be realistic, though, these two players will not be playing significant Premier League minutes, but seeing Clarke and Heath take advantage of their opportunities is exactly the type of thing that Moyes is trying to get from this preseason.
3. Patterson might still have a future here
No, this doesn't mean that I want him to be Everton's starting right back. What I'm saying is actually the opposite. The second half saw Patterson switch from the right side to the left side, and while he wasn't perfect, the good qualities that he does have were also shown on the left.
He had no problem overlapping and trying to create opportunities, and with no natural backup to Vitalii Mykolenko on the current first team roster, perhaps Patterson can provide valuable depth on both sides and save his Everton career.
4. Tim Iroegbunam was very impressive in midfield
Iroegbunam's first season with the Toffees was full of ups and downs, and this preseason will be key when it comes to what role he and James Garner will occupy next season.
Out of those two players, Iroegbunam definitely played at a higher level. He was constantly breaking lines and tidying up the midfield and maintaining Everton's control of the match from the first minute to the 90th.
5. Chermiti is so close to being decent
Youssef Chermiti started at striker, and he had several chances to score the team's first goal of preseason. I liked his movement with and without the ball, but he was missing the most critical part of being an attacker: accuracy.
With Thierno Barry and Beto fighting for the starting position at striker, Chermiti might have to be loaned out to a lower league in order to prove that he deserves to play for Everton.