Everton Defeats Crystal Palace 2-0 in Premier League Season Opener

Everton kicked off the 2026-27 Premier League season with a clean sheet and two well-taken goals against Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 22. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, followed by Thierno Barry doubling the lead in the 53rd minute.

The match, attended by 51,820 supporters, extended Everton's unbeaten run against Crystal Palace to 12 games across all competitions. This victory is significant for Everton, who are looking to improve on their 13th place finish last season under manager David Moyes.

Despite creating several clear chances, Crystal Palace was unable to convert any, resulting in a tough debut for new manager Pierre Sage. The match also raised concerns for Palace as defender Chadi Riad suffered a potentially serious injury.