Premier League Gameweek 1
Everton 2 - 0 FT Crystal Palace
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Kamada 30'
42' K. Dewsbury-Hall (H. Armstrong)
HT
53' T. Barry (I. Ndiaye)
↓ E. Nketiah ↑Y. Pino 55'
↓ D. Munoz ↑A. Khalaili 55'
↓ J. Mateta ↑J. Larsen 63'
↓ D. McNeil ↑E. Guessand 63'
↓ C. Riad ↑T. Tomiyasu 72'
79' ↓ H. Hackney ↑J. Garner
79' ↓ T. Barry ↑Beto
84' ↓ T. George ↑B. Johnson
90'+4 ↓ K. Dewsbury-Hall ↑C. Alcaraz
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Tarkowski 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jarrad Branthwaite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitalii Mykolenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Harrison Armstrong 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Hayden Hackney
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
79
Entry
Iliman Ndiaye 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Thierno Barry
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Mark Travers 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Keane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jake O'Brien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Garner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brennan Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jaydee Canvot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Richards
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Chadi Riad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Daniel Muñoz 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Adam Wharton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daichi Kamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrick Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
63
Entry
Eddie Nketiah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Jean-Philippe Mateta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Walter Benitez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takehiro Tomiyasu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeremy Pino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Hughes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anan Khalaili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jørgen Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evann Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Crystal Palace | 2 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 10/05/2025 | Everton | 2 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 02/15/2025 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 09/28/2024 | Everton | 2 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 02/19/2024 | Everton | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 01/17/2024 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | Goodison Park |
| 01/04/2024 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Everton | FA Cup | Selhurst Park |
| 11/11/2023 | Crystal Palace | 2 - 3 | Everton | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 04/22/2023 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 10/22/2022 | Everton | 3 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Goodison Park |
05/10/2026
10/05/2025
02/15/2025
09/28/2024
02/19/2024
01/17/2024
01/04/2024
11/11/2023
04/22/2023
10/22/2022
Everton Win
Crystal Palace Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Everton
Crystal Palace
Everton
Crystal Palace
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Everton's Efficiency Punishes Wasteful Palace
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. A ruthless offensive display from Everton condemned a wasteful Crystal Palace side to an opening day defeat in a match defined by clinical finishing.
Early Skirmishes
The early stages at Hill Dickinson Stadium presented a fascinating tactical clash. Crystal Palace arrived with clear intent, operating with a sharp tempo that immediately put the home defense on high alert. The visitors edged possession in the opening half-hour and consistently carved out dangerous opportunities, applying a steady wave of pressure. The Balance of play undoubtedly favored the Londoners initially, as they manufactured high-quality looks at goal. However, their execution in the final third left much to be desired. Jordan Pickford stood as an immovable wall between the posts, commanding his area with authority and sweeping up any lingering danger to keep his side anchored. Despite Palace accumulating a higher volume of expected goals during this opening phase, they continually failed to make their dominance count where it truly mattered.
The Breakthrough
Football is often decided by sudden shifts in momentum, and the match tilted completely just before the break. Against the general run of play, Everton struck with a lethal spike in Intensity. In the 42nd minute, H. Armstrong produced a moment of magic to unlock a static defensive line, allowing K. Dewsbury-Hall to fire home a crucial opening goal. That single strike shifted the entire psychological landscape of the fixture. Emerging from the tunnel with renewed vigor and confidence, the hosts wasted no time doubling their advantage. Just eight minutes after the restart, I. Ndiaye orchestrated a brilliant, free-flowing attacking move. He perfectly set up T. Barry, whose clinical finish essentially killed the contest outright and shattered whatever resolve the visitors had left.
Closing the Curtains
From the moment the second goal rippled the net, the Stakes felt entirely settled. The Toffees professionally managed the remainder of the afternoon, slowing the game down and restricting their frustrated opponents to desperate, speculative attempts from distance. Palace ended the match having created four major scoring chances but with a glaring zero in the goals column—a bitterly frustrating narrative for their traveling support. Everton's textbook ability to absorb heavy pressure and ruthlessly punish teams on the transition highlights their tactical maturity under current management. Securing a crucial three points on the opening weekend immediately propels them into the upper echelons of the table. It sends a strong, early message to the rest of the league that coming to their backyard will be a grueling, fruitless endeavor for most sides.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Everton?
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring in the first half, and T. Barry doubled the lead shortly after the break.
Who was the standout performer?
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered a brilliant midfield display, earning the highest match rating alongside his pivotal opening goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Opening Day Grit Sets the Premier League Tone
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A season opener that promises tactical attrition rather than a highlight-reel shootout.
The Setup
Welcome to Everton against Crystal Palace. It is day one of the Premier League season at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Both sides are desperate to avoid an early stumble. The Stakes are naturally modest this early in the calendar. Neither team boasts the kind of Stars that dominate global headlines, but that is exactly what makes this fixture compelling. It is a genuine grind. A remarkably tight Balance rating highlights how evenly matched these two sides are. Everton edge the win probability slightly, fueled purely by home advantage on opening weekend.
Key Battle
Expect a war of attrition in the middle of the park. The home midfield will look to impose their physical will, breaking up play before it reaches the final third. Meanwhile, the away side's creative engine must find pockets of space between the lines to spring counter-attacks. It is muscle against mobility.
Our Prediction
Everton will grind out a narrow 1-0 victory. Do not expect expansive, free-flowing football. The home side will rely on set-pieces and defensive solidity to frustrate the visitors before snatching a scrappy winner.