Everton hosts Crystal Palace to kick off new EPL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Everton begins its 125th top flight season against Crystal Palace on August 21, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees are coming off a challenging pre-season and are looking to avoid a fifth consecutive opening day defeat. New signings, including Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard, aim to bolster the squad, although concerns remain about the right-back position. Crystal Palace, fresh off winning their first European trophy, face managerial changes with Oliver Glasner's departure and Pierre Sage’s arrival. The Eagles seek to improve on their dismal record at Everton, with just one win in their last 23 visits.
- •Everton plays its first match of the season at home.
- •David Moyes enters the final year of his contract amid transfer market uncertainty.
- •Crystal Palace has recently won the Europa Conference League.
- •The last meeting ended in a 2-2 draw.
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"Toffees get the new season underway with a visit from the Eagles
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