Everton will host Crystal Palace on August 22, 2026 for the Premier League season opener at Hill Dickinson Stadium, their new home replacing the historic Goodison Park. Crystal Palace arrive in high spirits after winning both the UEFA Europa Conference League and the FA Cup this season under Oliver Glasner, who has since departed and been replaced by Pierre Sage. The cross-exchange transfer between Brennan Johnson, who joined Everton, and Dwight McNeil, who moved to Palace, adds a personal subplot to the encounter. Everton, who finished 13th last season under David Moyes, are unbeaten in their last 11 matches against Palace across all competitions, with the most recent league meeting in May 2026 ending in a 2-2 draw.
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