Crystal Palace begin their 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a difficult trip to Everton on Saturday, August 22, aiming to end an eleven-game winless streak against the Merseyside club. The match kicks off at 9:55 AM EDT at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as reported by The Big Lead, and marks the first competitive game in charge for new Eagles boss Pierre Sage.
Palace currently sit 17th in the Premier League table with 0 points from their opening game, having lost their first match of the season. They have scored 0 goals and conceded 2, leaving them with a -2 goal difference and already three points behind early leaders Brighton. Their next fixture is a daunting home match against Manchester City on August 28.
Can Pierre Sage change Palace's fortunes?
Pierre Sage takes charge of his first Premier League match for Crystal Palace after the club parted ways with Oliver Glasner at the end of last season. Glasner's tenure was successful, delivering an FA Cup and a UEFA Conference League title to Selhurst Park. Sage, who previously managed Lyon and Lens in France, faces an immediate test against a historical bogey team. His task is to improve a record that has seen Palace fail to beat Everton since a 2-1 victory in March 2022. In the eleven meetings since, Everton have won seven and drawn four.
What is the historical challenge against David Moyes?
Everton manager David Moyes presents a significant obstacle. He is beginning his 13th full season in charge across two separate stints at Goodison Park. Moyes has a strong personal record against Crystal Palace, having faced them 21 times in his managerial career. He has won 12 of those encounters, lost only 4, and drawn 5. This historical dominance adds another layer to the challenge for Sage's new-look Palace side. The team's current league position adds pressure to get a positive result early.
How have the summer transfers shaped the squads?
One of the notable storylines involves a direct swap of wingers over the summer. Brennan Johnson, who joined Crystal Palace in a transfer worth around $50 million back in January, will face his former club. His move to SE25 came as Dwight McNeil moved in the opposite direction to Everton. McNeil had reportedly slipped down David Moyes's pecking order at Everton, facilitating the switch. These players will be eager to make an impact against their former employers in this season opener.
Where can fans watch the match?
For supporters looking to follow the action, the broadcast details are clear. The match will be televised on USA Network for English-language coverage and on NBC Universo for Spanish-language commentary. Streaming options are available on Fubo for the Spanish feed and on DIRECTV for the English broadcast. This provides multiple ways for the Palace faithful to watch the team's first step in the new era under Pierre Sage.
The opening day result will set the tone for Crystal Palace's season. After this trip to Merseyside, attention quickly turns to a massive home game against Manchester City. Fans can track the team's progress throughout the campaign on our fixtures page and monitor the league standings as the table develops. Ending the long wait for a win against Everton would provide a perfect launchpad for the Pierre Sage era.
