Everton won 2–0 away at Crystal Palace during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The fixture was played at Selhurst Park on Saturday 22 August 2026. Everton therefore began the season with an away victory, while Crystal Palace started with a home defeat.
Everton’s clean-sheet win earned three points and a goal difference of plus two. Crystal Palace were one of the sides unable to score in the opening round, alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
The result can be confused with Hull City’s 2–0 win over Manchester United, which was also played on Saturday. Everton’s match was different because it was staged at Crystal Palace’s London home, Selhurst Park.