Everton Host Crystal Palace in First Premier League Game at New Home

Everton's 2026/27 campaign opens at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Crystal Palace on Saturday, August 22 (3pm kick-off).

Team News

Everton go into the match without midfielders James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam, both injured, and will lean on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Beto, Thierno Barry and Iliman Ndiaye in attack. Crystal Palace are without Adam Wharton through an ankle injury, with doubts also surrounding Dwight McNeil and Cheick Doucouré; Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr and Daniel Muñoz remain their central attacking threats.

Context

Everton enter the season on the back of a positive pre-season, including wins over Hamburger SV and Newcastle United. Crystal Palace qualified for this season's Europa League as winners of last season's UEFA Conference League.

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