Everton defeated Crystal Palace to record their first opening-day Premier League win in five years in 2026–27.
Everton won the Matchweek 1 fixture 2–0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring, and Thierno Barry added the second goal after half-time.
The victory ended Everton’s run without an opening Premier League win stretching back five years. It also gave the club a clean-sheet start and their first victory in eight top-flight matches.
Crystal Palace began the match under new manager Pierre Sage, but Everton’s two goals settled the contest. The result is sometimes confused with Everton’s other opening-weekend fixtures, but Palace were the specific opponent in this five-year milestone.