Our daily Everton in the 80s feature looks back on this day in the 1985-86 season. Howard Kendall’s side were looking to defend their Division One Championship, but after a difficult start to the season the Blues find themselves battling to catch Manchester United and Liverpool at the top of the table.
Everton edge a 7 goal thriller at Portman Road, coming from behind to beat Ipswich 4-3. Goals from Heath, Sharp, Sheedy and Steven (pen) seal the win.
Full team : Southall, Stevens, Van Den Hauwe, Ratcliffe, Harper, Heath, Steven, Lineker, Sharp, Bracewell, Sheedy. Everton remain 6th.
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Other Football News
16 Nov 85: In the 1st Div Man Utd’s lead the top is cut to 5 pts after they draw 0-0 with Spurs and Liverpool thump WBA 4-1.
16 Nov 85: In the FA Cup 1st Rd 9 Non-league teams win.
16 Nov 85: France qualify for the WC, beating Yugoslavia 2-0, both goals from Platini.
