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Crystal Palace's Pierre Sage to debut against Everton in EPL opener

Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Crystal Palace's Pierre Sage to debut against Everton in EPL opener

Summary

Crystal Palace begins the 2026/27 Premier League season with an away match against Everton on August 22. New manager Pierre Sage, appointed earlier this week, will lead the Eagles for the first time. Palace will also host Manchester City in their opening home match on August 29 before playing Fulham away on September 5. In addition to league fixtures, Palace will be competing in the Europa League after winning the Conference League. Upcoming matches will see them travel to rivals Brighton in October and face Arsenal on Boxing Day.

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Key Details

•Palace opens EPL season at Everton on August 22.
•First home match is against Manchester City on August 29.
•Sage's appointment follows Palace's Conference League victory.
•Eagles also set to face Brighton and Arsenal during early fixtures.
•Season concludes with a home match against Leeds on May 30.

What they're saying

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Crystal Palace's new manager Pierre Sage will take charge of his first Premier League match at Everton as the Eagles have been handed a challenging start to the 2026/27 campaign.
— Sky Sports Football

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