What was the score in Everton’s home match against Crystal Palace during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace
Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played on Saturday 22 August 2026 as part of the opening round’s 15:00 fixtures. Everton began their campaign with a home victory and a clean sheet, while Crystal Palace left without a point.
The result was one of several home wins recorded on the opening weekend. It differed from the round’s draws, including Newcastle United’s 2–2 match with Liverpool, and from the away victories recorded by Leeds United and Chelsea.
Everton were among the established Premier League clubs in the 2026–27 field. Crystal Palace were also competing in the division, which contained 20 teams: 17 clubs retained from the previous season and three promoted sides from the Championship.