Overview
- The 2026/27 Premier League season opens at 3:00pm BST on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with Everton hosting Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- Pierre Sage takes charge of his first competitive game for Crystal Palace after Oliver Glasner left for Nottingham Forest following a season that included European success.
- A summer swap adds a personal subplot as Brennan Johnson moved to Everton and Dwight McNeil joined Palace, with McNeil expected to start and Johnson named among Everton’s substitutes.
- Selection is being affected by injuries with Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson a late fitness doubt after an ankle knock and Everton confirmed that James Garner is out recovering from hernia surgery while Tim Iroegbunam is sidelined with an abductor strain.
- The match will not be shown live on UK television because of the traditional Saturday 3:00pm blackout so fans must follow club feeds or international broadcasters such as USA Network for live coverage.