Everton secured a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry.
What happened?
The Toffees, who finished 13th in the Premier League last season with 49 points from 38 games, recent form LLDDL, started the new campaign on a high note. Everton's win was their first on the opening weekend in five years.
Why it matters for Everton
Hayden Hackney, Everton's midfielder, expressed the team's ambitions, saying they aim to finish as high as possible, hopefully in the European spots. The team's recent form has been a concern, with 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in their last 5 games, but the win over Crystal Palace provides a much-needed boost.
What comes next?
Everton's next fixture is against Ipswich at home on September 19, 2026. The team will look to build on their winning start and push for a top-seven finish, which would secure a European spot. With 47 goals scored and 50 conceded last season, Everton will need to improve their goal difference to achieve their ambitions. They currently trail leaders Arsenal by 36 points, but it's early days in the season, and the team is focused on their upcoming games. Their last result was a 1-0 loss to Tottenham on May 24, 2026, but the team has had a good preseason and is ready to take on the challenges of the new season.
