Everton prepares to face Crystal Palace in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Everton will travel to London to face Crystal Palace in their season opener on August 22, 2026. The Toffees are looking to secure a spot in European competition after a solid finish to pre-season. Key midfielders James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam, and Christian Nørgaard will miss the match due to injuries. Crystal Palace has also undergone changes with a new manager and several player departures. Everton's lineup is expected to feature Merlin Rohl at right back, although he is not viewed as a long-term solution.
- •Everton faces Crystal Palace on August 22, 2026.
- •Midfielders Garner, Iroegbunam, and Nørgaard are unavailable.
- •Crystal Palace has new signings and a new manager.
- •Everton likely to start with a 4-1-4-1 formation.
- •Rohl will fill the right back position for Everton.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Everton vs Crystal Palace: Predicted Line-Up | Who lines up at right back?
"Toffees travel to London looking to get back into the European places
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