What was the final score when Everton hosted Crystal Palace in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?
Answer
Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace
Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with Everton at home. The result gave Everton three points without conceding a goal in their first league match of the season.
The fixture was one of three opening-round matches scheduled for the traditional 3 p.m. Saturday slot in the United Kingdom. The other two were Ipswich Town against Sunderland and Nottingham Forest against Leeds United.
This result is distinct from Everton’s other opening-round details: Everton were the home side, while Crystal Palace travelled. A 2–0 scoreline means Everton won by two goals and Palace failed to score.