What was the final score of Everton versus Crystal Palace in the 2026–27 Premier League opener?
Answer
Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace
Everton defeated Crystal Palace 2–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played on Saturday 22 August 2026, one of three fixtures scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Everton therefore began the season with three points and a clean sheet.
Crystal Palace were one of the established Premier League clubs in the fixture, while Everton were playing their home matches at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The result was one of several victories by home teams during the opening round.
This scoreline is distinct from the other 2–0 result on Saturday: Hull City also beat Manchester United 2–0. Everton’s opponents were Crystal Palace, and the match was part of the standard afternoon schedule rather than the lunchtime fixture.