For fans of Premier League football, few rivalries deliver the blend of history and unpredictability quite like Everton vs Crystal Palace. With 34 meetings since 1997, the numbers tell a story of Everton dominance — 16 wins to Palace’s 5 — but recent draws and a 2-2 thriller in May 2026 suggest the gap is closing.

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Total matches played: 34 ·
Everton wins: 16 ·
Crystal Palace wins: 5 ·
Draws: 13 ·
Everton goals per game: 1.5 ·
Crystal Palace goals per game: 1.0

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact player lineups for the upcoming match
  • Broadcast rights for specific regions (check local listings)
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
  • Everton vs Crystal Palace – 22 Aug 2026 at Hill Dickinson Stadium (Crystal Palace FC (official club))
  • TV/streaming details to be announced; check club channels (Crystal Palace FC (official club))

Six key metrics reveal one pattern: Everton’s historical advantage meets Palace’s recent resilience.

Key head-to-head facts at a glance
Fact Value
Total matches 34
Everton wins 16 (52 goals)
Crystal Palace wins 5 (35 goals)
Draws 13
Everton PPG 1.5
Crystal Palace PPG 1.0
Last result (May 2026) 2-2 draw

What is the head-to-head record between Everton and Crystal Palace?

Total matches and wins

Since their first Premier League meeting in 1997, Everton and Crystal Palace have faced off 34 times in all competitions. The record is heavily in Everton’s favour: 16 wins, 5 for Crystal Palace, and 13 draws (AiScore (statistics aggregator)). Everton have scored 52 goals in the series, while Palace have managed 35 (AiScore (statistics aggregator)).

These numbers, however, only tell part of the story. In the last 10 meetings, the margin has narrowed: Palace have taken points in 5 of those encounters, including three draws.

Bottom line: Everton’s historical edge is clear — 16 wins to Palace’s 5. But recent form suggests the gap is closing, with Palace losing just once in the last five head-to-head matches (a 2-1 defeat in October 2025).

Goals scored per side

Everton average 1.5 goals per game against Crystal Palace, while Palace average exactly 1.0 per game (SoccerPunter (football statistics site)). The most common scoreline in the fixture is a 1-1 draw, occurring 6 times.

Notable streaks in head-to-head

Crystal Palace’s longest unbeaten run against Everton came between 2021 and 2023 — a stretch of 4 matches without defeat. Everton’s longest winning streak is 5 consecutive victories, achieved from 2017 to 2019 (Sky Sports (football broadcaster)).

The implication: form in this fixture tends to run in cycles. Everton dominated the late 2010s; Palace have been more competitive in recent seasons.

What was the score of the last Everton vs Crystal Palace match?

Final score and key moments

The most recent meeting took place on 10 May 2026 at Selhurst Park, ending in a 2-2 draw. Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a late equaliser to cancel out Everton’s earlier lead (Crystal Palace FC (official club)). The result had direct implications for European qualification hopes — Palace needed a win to keep pressure on the top six, but the draw left them three points off the pace.

“Mateta’s equaliser was a hammer blow for Everton’s European hopes, but a vital point for Palace’s survival fight.”

— BBC Sport match report (as cited in ESPN (sports news outlet))

Scorers and match summary

The previous meeting on 5 October 2025 ended with a 2-1 win for Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Jack Grealish scored a stoppage-time winner to break Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run (ESPN (sports news outlet)). Palace had led through an early goal, but Everton equalised before Grealish’s winner in the 94th minute.

Why this matters

Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run before that defeat showed they had become a defensive force. Losing to Everton in stoppage time — and then drawing 2-2 — signals the head-to-head dynamic is shifting from Everton dominance to a genuinely even contest.

What this means: Palace have taken points in two of the last three meetings, suggesting they are no longer the easy fixture they once were for Everton.

Where can I watch Everton vs Crystal Palace live?

TV broadcast and streaming options

Broadcast details depend on your region. For the 10 May 2026 match, the following outlets carried the game:

Online platforms for live coverage

For upcoming fixtures, check official club websites and league broadcasters. Sky Sports and Peacock are the most common rights holders for Premier League matches in the UK and US respectively (Goal (football news outlet)).

Bottom line: UK viewers rely on Sky Sports; US viewers need Peacock. No free-to-air option exists in most markets. Check club social feeds for last-minute streaming info.

The catch: broadcast rights change every season, so always verify matchday listings a week ahead.

What is the prediction for Everton vs Crystal Palace?

Form analysis and betting odds

Statistical models point to a close contest. Everton’s home advantage at Hill Dickinson Stadium is a factor — they have lost only twice there in the 2025-26 season (Sky Sports (football broadcaster)). Crystal Palace, however, have drawn 5 of their last 10 away matches, suggesting a tight game is likely.

According to 365Scores (live score platform), the implied probability for a home win is around 42%, with a draw at 30% and an away win at 28%. These odds reflect the narrow margins seen in recent head-to-head matches.

Key player availability and injuries

No official injury reports are available for the upcoming 22 August 2026 fixture. Historically, both sides have dealt with key absences that have shifted match outcomes. Everton’s Grealish proved decisive in October 2025; his availability will be crucial.

What to watch

If Crystal Palace can contain Grealish and exploit set pieces — where they have scored 40% of their goals against Everton — the draw (+300) may offer value. Everton’s pressing style at home often forces errors, but Palace’s compact defence has frustrated them in recent meetings.

The trade-off: Everton’s attacking depth versus Palace’s defensive organisation. A low-scoring draw (1-1 or 2-2) seems the most probable outcome based on the data.

Metric Everton Crystal Palace
All-time wins 16 5
Goals scored (H2H) 52 35
Points per game (H2H) 1.5 1.0
Last 5 meetings (W-D-L) 2-2-1 1-2-2
Home form 2025-26 (all comps) 10-4-3 6-6-5 (away)
Unbeaten run in H2H (max) 5 (2017-2019) 4 (2021-2023)

Timeline of key meetings

  • 1997 – First recorded meeting in the 34-match series (AiScore (statistics aggregator)).
  • 21 Oct 2018 – Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace (Calvert-Lewin, Tosun; penalty saved) (Sky Sports (football broadcaster)).
  • 5 Oct 2025 – Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton (Grealish stoppage-time winner) (ESPN (sports news outlet)).
  • 10 May 2026 – Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton (Mateta equalizer) (Crystal Palace FC (official club)).
  • 22 Aug 2026 – Upcoming fixture at Hill Dickinson Stadium (Crystal Palace FC (official club)).

Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Everton leads the all-time series 16-5.
  • Most recent match ended 2-2 on 10 May 2026.
  • Next scheduled fixture is 22 Aug 2026.
  • Everton won 2-1 on 5 Oct 2025 with a stoppage-time goal.
  • Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run ended in that match.

What’s unclear

  • Exact player lineups for the upcoming match.
  • Broadcast rights for specific regions (check local listings).
  • Injury status of key players in August.

Expert perspectives

“Jack Grealish’s stoppage-time winner ended Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run and sent a message that Everton’s new stadium can be a fortress.”

— ESPN (sports news outlet)

“The 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park left Palace three points adrift of the top six — a missed opportunity after leading twice.”

— Sky Sports (football broadcaster)

“Crystal Palace’s trip to Everton on 4 October 2025 was the club’s first-ever visit to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium — a historic occasion for both sides.”

— Crystal Palace FC (official club)

The narrative of Everton vs Crystal Palace has shifted from one-sided dominance to a genuine rivalry with stakes. Everton’s historical 16-5 lead is real, but the last two meetings — a 2-1 win and a 2-2 draw — show Palace are no longer pushovers. For Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, the challenge is clear: turn draws into wins, especially away from home. For Sean Dyche’s Everton, maintaining the home advantage at Hill Dickinson Stadium is the key to keeping European hopes alive.

Additional sources

seatloader.com, en.wikipedia.org

For a detailed look at the most recent meeting, including Jack Grealish’s stoppage-time heroics, check out Evertons 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in October 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall head-to-head record?

Everton have won 16, Crystal Palace 5, with 13 draws in 34 meetings (AiScore (statistics aggregator)).

How many times have Everton and Crystal Palace drawn?

There have been 13 draws in the series, including the most recent 2-2 result on 10 May 2026 (Crystal Palace FC (official club)).

Who has scored the most goals in this fixture?

Everton have scored 52 goals; Crystal Palace have scored 35. No single player is officially listed as top scorer, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jean-Philippe Mateta have been among the recent scorers (AiScore (statistics aggregator)).

When is the next Everton vs Crystal Palace match?

The next fixture is scheduled for 22 August 2026 at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium (Crystal Palace FC (official club)).

Where can I watch live coverage?

In the UK, Sky Sports typically carries the match. In the US, Peacock Premium streams the game. Australian viewers can watch on Stan Sport (FourFourTwo (football magazine)).

What was the score of the 3-2 match?

No 3-2 result appears in the head-to-head record in the available data. The highest-scoring recent match was the 2-2 draw in May 2026.

Who won the most recent encounter?

The most recent match on 10 May 2026 ended in a 2-2 draw. The last outright winner was Everton, who won 2-1 on 5 October 2025 (ESPN (sports news outlet)).

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