What was the score in Everton versus Crystal Palace in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?
Answer
Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace
Everton defeated Crystal Palace 2–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026. Everton scored twice and kept Crystal Palace scoreless, securing three points in their first league match of the season.
The fixture formed part of the group of three matches beginning at 15:00 BST on Saturday. It was not televised as one of the specifically listed live matches in the Premier League’s opening-round schedule, unlike several Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday games.
Everton’s new stadium was listed as Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 2026–27 season. The ground replaced Goodison Park as the club’s home, making the opening round part of a new chapter in Everton’s stadium history.