Everton secures 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in Premier League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:33 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Everton achieved a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 23. The Toffees took the lead with a curling effort from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall before halftime. Thierno Barry added a second goal after the break, securing a comfortable win for Everton in their first match of the Premier League season. Crystal Palace struggled to create chances, with Everton controlling much of the second half and limiting Palace's opportunities.
- •Everton led 1-0 at halftime after Dewsbury-Hall's strike.
- •Barry scored Everton's second goal after halftime.
- •Jordan Pickford made crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet.
- •Everton dominated possession and chances throughout the match.
- •Crystal Palace failed to threaten Everton's goal effectively.
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace: Player Ratings as One Player Gets 9
"One Everton man gets a nine, with plenty of eights as the Toffees comfortably defeat Crystal Palace.
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