Which Everton player scored the opening goal in the 2–0 win over Crystal Palace during the 2026–27 opening round?

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored Everton’s opening goal in their 2–0 win over Crystal Palace during the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

Everton defeated Crystal Palace 2–0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on 22 August 2026. Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring, and Thierno Barry added the second goal after half-time to secure three points for the home team.

The victory was Everton’s first opening-match win in five years. It also ended a run of eight top-flight matches without a victory, making the result an important early boost for the club.

The match was among Everton’s first competitive fixtures at Hill Dickinson Stadium, their new home. For Crystal Palace, the game marked a difficult beginning under manager Pierre Sage. Palace defender Chadi Riad was carried off with an apparent serious knee injury, adding an unfortunate incident to the visitors’ disappointing result.