Wingman Nathan Thomas, one of 13 summer signings, scored a fine solo goal to give Mansfield Town a 1-1 draw in their friendly at Conference North Tamworth.
The former Plymouth wideman, who played for Motherwell last season, struck from the edge of the area 10 minutes into the second half.
An early mistake by new keeper Scott Shearer gifted former Mansfield striker Ross Dyer an early goal.
Defender Krystian Pearce, signed the previous day, went off with an injury in the second half..