Which club did Everton face in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
Crystal Palace
Everton faced Crystal Palace in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was scheduled for Saturday, 22 August 2026, as one of the three simultaneous afternoon fixtures. Everton were listed as the home side, with Crystal Palace travelling to Liverpool.
Everton played their home matches at Hill Dickinson Stadium during the season. The venue was listed with a capacity of 52,769, making it one of the larger stadiums in the league.
The fixture is easy to confuse with the other London-related opening-weekend matches. Brentford hosted Tottenham Hotspur, while Fulham hosted Chelsea on the following Monday. Crystal Palace’s opening-round opponent was Everton.