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Everton set to start 2026-27 EPL season at home against Crystal Palace

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:02 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Everton set to start 2026-27 EPL season at home against Crystal Palace

Summary

Everton will open their 2026-27 Premier League season at home on a Saturday at 3pm against Crystal Palace. This marks a shift from last season, where only six home games were scheduled on Saturdays. The match will be the first competitive fixture for Crystal Palace's new manager, Pierre Sage. Everton's first away game follows against Bournemouth during the August bank holiday weekend. Upcoming fixtures include hosting Manchester United and facing Tottenham before a match against newly-promoted Ipswich.

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By the Numbers

•Everton hosts Crystal Palace on August 6 for opening match.
•Pierre Sage is debuting as Crystal Palace's new manager.
•First away match scheduled against Bournemouth during bank holiday.
•Upcoming home fixtures include Manchester United and Ipswich.

Latest Updates

10:02 AMYahoo Sports — A rare Saturday 3pm opener, a summer trip to the seaside & long away day finale – Everton’s fixtures analysed

What they're saying

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In what will hopefully be a sign of things to come, Everton will begin the 2026-27 season at home, on a Saturday, at 3pm, against Crystal Palace. Just six of their 19 home games were on a Saturday last season, with just three at 3pm – two of which were in December. So the chance […]
— Yahoo Sports

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