Barnsley: Everton confirmed for pre-season friendly at Oakwell

Barnsley will welcome Premier League side Everton to Oakwell as part of the pre-season preparations.
Former Tyke John Stones in action for Everton against Barnsley's Josh Scowen in the League Cup last seasonFormer Tyke John Stones in action for Everton against Barnsley's Josh Scowen in the League Cup last season
Former Tyke John Stones in action for Everton against Barnsley's Josh Scowen in the League Cup last season

The Toffees make the trip to South Yorkshire on Saturday July 23 with a 3pm kick-off.

Now under the charge of former Southampton boss Ronald Koeman, this is currently scheduled to be Everton's first friendly of the summer.

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The two sides met last season in a thrilling League Cup tie at Oakwell, in which Everton eventually went through 5-3 after extra time.

The Merseyside outfit are the second top flight side to be announced as part of the pre-season schedule with Hull City making the trip on Tuesday, July 26.