Everton prepares for home opener against Crystal Palace in new stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Everton Football Club begins its second season at Hill Dickinson Stadium with a match against Crystal Palace on August 27, 2026. Last season saw manager David Moyes lead the team through a revival, but they ultimately finished midtable, raising ongoing concerns about his game management. As the new campaign launches, fans reflect on significant opening-day moments in the club's history, highlighting memorable matches such as a 4-1 win against West Bromwich Albion in 1890 and a strong start to a title-winning season in 1927.
- •Everton's home opener is on August 27, 2026, against Crystal Palace.
- •David Moyes' management has faced criticism after a midtable finish last season.
- •Historical opening-day victories include a 4-1 win against West Brom in 1890.
- •The club hopes to replicate successes from memorable past seasons.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Everton 2026-27 Season Preview: Memorable Opening-Day Moments
"As we enter Hill Dickinson Stadium’s second season, we look back at some significant curtain-raisers in previous years for Everton
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