Harrison Armstrong was 19 during Everton’s 2–0 win over Crystal Palace in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Everton defeated Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 22 August 2026. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry scored for Everton, while Armstrong was highlighted for his impressive midfield performance despite not being one of the match’s goalscorers.
The result gave Everton their first opening Premier League victory in five years and ended a run of seven consecutive top-flight matches without a win. That wider context made the performance notable for both the club and its young midfielder.
Armstrong’s age is easy to confuse with the age-based milestones of other players in the round. For example, Tottenham’s Archie Gray set a club record as its youngest competitive captain, while Armstrong’s distinction here was his influential display at 19.