Everton kicked off the 2026-27 Premier League season with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium in front of 51,820 supporters. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, before Thierno Barry doubled the lead in the 53rd minute. Crystal Palace, despite creating several clear chances, failed to find the net. This victory extends Everton’s unbeaten run against Palace to 12 matches across all competitions. For Crystal Palace, rookie manager Pierre Sage endured a difficult Premier League debut, especially as defender Chadi Riad left the pitch with a potentially serious injury.
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