Which team did Everton beat in their opening 2026–27 Premier League match?

Everton beat Crystal Palace in their opening 2026–27 Premier League match.

The fixture was played at Everton’s home ground during the opening round on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Everton won 2–0, beginning the campaign with three points and a clean sheet.

Crystal Palace entered the season under new manager Pierre Sage, following Oliver Glasner’s departure at the end of the previous campaign. Everton were managed by David Moyes, who had returned to the club in 2025.

The result can be confused with other London-related opening-weekend fixtures, including Fulham versus Chelsea and Nottingham Forest versus Leeds United. Palace’s opening match was specifically an away game against Everton.