Everton v C Palace

The full-time whistle sounds at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton defeat Crystal Palace 2-0 to record their first win of the 2026-27 Premier League season. The Eagles should have taken the lead in the first half with Nketiah seeing his curling attempt brilliantly pushed onto the post by Pickford before Mateta also hit the upright when played through on goal. Everton took the lead three minutes from half-time with Dewsbury-Hall firing a thunderbolt into the top-right corner. Moyes’ side doubled their lead in the 53rd minute as Ndiaye’s inviting right-wing delivery was headed into the net by Barry. Ndiaye almost found himself on the scoresheet, but the attacker saw his half-volley repelled by Henderson. The Eagles, who lost Riad to injury, almost pulled one back in stoppage time, but Strand Larsen’s six-yard header was clawed away by Everton’s shot stopper. The hosts created 16 shots with five on target, reflected by an xG of 1.16, whereas the visitors registered 11 shots with four on target, highlighted by an xG of 2.04. That concludes our live commentary of this entertaining contest. We hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading and take care!

FULL-TIME: EVERTON 2-0 CRYSTAL PALACE

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Substitution

Dewsbury-Hall receives a standing ovation as he departs the field. Alcaraz takes his place for the final few minutes of this contest...

SAVE! Palace almost pull a goal back! It's an excellent right-wing delivery from Khalaili, with Strand Larsen seeing his six-yard header smothered by Pickford.

Pino looks to make something happen for the away side, but his delivery is well defended by Branthwaite inside the box.

There will be seven minutes of additional time at the end of the second half!