At a glance
Everton and Crystal Palace meet on the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season at Goodison Park. According to MatchIntel data, the sole confirmed squad development is a proposed swap deal that would send Everton winger Dwight McNeil to Selhurst Park and bring Crystal Palace’s Brennan Johnson to Merseyside. With no historical form, no head-to-head records, and no injury list available in the sample, the pre-match picture is unusually sparse. The first match of a new campaign always carries uncertainty, and this one is no exception.
Recent results are missing for at least one team; a form comparison is not available.
No verified injury updates in this report. This does not mean every player is available.
Before kickoff, check the official starting lineups: they may change the match scenario.
This is a short preview. The full report connects the available facts to the match scenario, alternatives and risks.