Match summary
Everton began their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring in the 42nd minute before Thierno Barry doubled Everton’s advantage with a header eight minutes after half-time. Crystal Palace created opportunities but were unable to find a way past Jordan Pickford, while Everton defended their lead to secure three points on the opening weekend.
Key moments
- 42’ — Dewsbury-Hall gives Everton the lead. Everton broke the deadlock just before half-time as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall fired a superb left-footed finish into the top corner to make it Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace. Palace had created chances earlier in the half, including hitting the post, making the opener particularly costly.
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Neutral here but I want the team playing the better football to win.
Form book says nothing here, these games always throw up surprises.