Ryan Graydon shines as Fleetwood bounce back to beat Accrington

Ryan Graydon scored one and set up another as Fleetwood came from behind to beat Accrington 2-1 in their early kick-off Lancashire derby.

Pete Wild’s side stretched their unbeaten league run at Highbury to five games as Stanley slumped to a fourth defeat in five.

The visitors took the lead through Alex Henderson’s first league goal of the season as he rose highest to nod Charlie Brown’s corner home in the 11th minute.

Brown came close to doubling the advantage when he rattled the crossbar in the 38th minute.

The Cod Army had renewed vigour in the second half and were denied by the goal frame themselves as Graydon’s strike hit the foot of a post.

Fleetwood keeper Jay Lynch produced a great save to tip Benn Ward’s effort past a post just before the hour.

Graydon kept his composure to tap home the rebound after his initial shot was blocked in the 65th minute.

And the Irishman turned provider six minutes later as he crossed for Ched Evans to head home his first goal since August.