Everton vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news

Everton and Crystal Palace are set to face off in a Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 BST. Pierre Sage will make his competitive debut as Crystal Palace manager, while David Moyes leads Everton in their bid to secure a home advantage. Last season, Moyes' side finished 13th, failing to secure European football.

Crystal Palace, under Oliver Glasner, had a successful run, claiming the FA Cup, Community Shield, and UEFA Conference League. However, Glasner has departed, and three key players were sold.

Everton has not lost to Crystal Palace in nine consecutive league meetings since 2014. The match will see David Moyes confirm that James Garner will miss the game due to a hernia operation. Tim Iroegbunam is also ruled out with an abductor strain, while Christian Nørgaard is a doubt and may not be fit enough to start. Brennan Johnson, a new signing from Palace, is in contention to feature against his former club. Harrison Armstrong, an academy graduate, has been earmarked for a starting role.

Crystal Palace faces a significant rebuild under Sage, who inherits a squad stripped of Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze, and Maxence Lacroix. Dwight McNeil arrived from Everton, while pre-season form has been encouraging, but the transfer window is yet to close. Predicted XI for Everton includes Pickford, Hackney, Johnson, Armstrong, and Barry, while Crystal Palace's lineup features Henderson, Canvot, Richards, Mingueza, and Sarr.

Coverage of the match will be available through in-play text updates on club channels and major football news sites.