Which club did Everton defeat 2–0 in its first 2026–27 Premier League match?

Everton defeated Crystal Palace 2–0 in its first 2026–27 Premier League match.

The match was played at Everton’s home ground on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Everton scored twice and kept a clean sheet, earning three points from their opening fixture.

A 2–0 victory gave Everton a plus-two goal difference. That figure matched Hull City’s margin in their 2–0 win over Manchester United, although the two matches involved different opponents and venues.

The result was also notable as Everton’s first Premier League victory of the new campaign. Crystal Palace began with no points and no goals, while Everton joined the group of clubs that won on the opening Saturday.