Everton starts EPL campaign with win over Crystal Palace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Everton opened the 2026/27 Premier League season with a win against Crystal Palace on August 22, marking their first victory in an opening match since the 2021-22 season. The match saw Everton secure a 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry, after a first half filled with defensive challenges and missed opportunities for Palace. Despite Palace generating more clear chances with a higher xG, Everton displayed improved compactness in the second half. The team aims to build on this momentum for their upcoming matches.
- •Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry scored for Everton.
- •The match was held at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
- •Everton previously struggled with opening day matches.
- •Palace created several clear chances but failed to convert.
- •Everton's next match is scheduled for Wednesday.
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"The Toffees kick off the campaign with a win, but we need more of the same on Wednesday, and next weekend
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