WIDNES Vikings were held to a 18-18 draw at home to Championship side Halifax.

Wings Pat Ah Van, two, and Paddy Flynn crossed along with Stef Marsh.

Fax tries came from Will Sharp, Ben Johnstone and Luke Ambler.

Widnes Vikings: Rhys Hanbury, Corey Thompson, Ed Chamberlain, Stefan Marsh, Patrick Ah Van, Joe Mellor, Kevin Brown, Hep Cahill, Lloyd White, Gil Dudson, Setaimata Sa, Chris Dean, Macgraff Leuluai. Interchanges: Aaron Heremaia, Ted Chapelhow, Eamon O’Carroll, Jordan Johnstone, Manase Manuokafoa, Paddy Flynn, Tom Gilmore, Brad Walker, Jay Chapelhow.

Halifax: Ben Johnston, Will Sharp, Ben Heaton, Sam Smeaton, James Saltonstall, Scott Murrell, Connor Robinson, Mitch Cahalane, Ben Kaye, Luke Ambler, Dane Manning, Ed Barber, Jacob Fairbank.

Interchanges: Adam Tangata, Ryan Maneely, Richard Moore, Andy Bracek, Jake Eccleston, Chester Butler, Brandon Moore, Elliot Morris.

Attendance: 1,396.

Referee: James Child