as Khalaili's brilliant delivery finds Strand Larsen near the penalty spot - but Pickford keeps out his header.

... to be played here. Everton are sitting in now, happy to protect a two-goal lead.

It's a brilliant leap at the far post by Khalaili to reach Kamada's hanging cross and head back towards the edge of the box. Canvot drives it first time... blocked!

The ball ricochets his way and the Everton forward smashes over the bar. Should've done better.

... by the whole of the ground. Takehiro Tomiyasu will come on for his Palace debut.

He stretches to deny Barry a shooting opportunity on the turn, and appears to twist his knee. That looks a really painful one for Chadi, and he's going to need a stretcher here...

It's a low driven effort from the edge of the 'D' but Pickford is equal to it. Palace beginning to show signs in attack again.

Mateta and McNeil are leaving the field, with Guessand on for his second Palace debut, and Strand Larsen also coming on.

Everton are on top now. A standing cross from Beto reaches Ndiaye in space. He volleys down into the ground, and Henderson reacts well to palm it clear.

Pierre Sage responds swiftly. Muñoz and Nketiah both come off, and on come Anan Khalaili for his Eagles debut, alongside World Cup winner Yéremy Pino.

It's a simple, effective goal for Everton: a whipped ball in from Ndiaye, and a downwards glancing header from Barry, who has snuck in behind Richards to nod home from close range.

First Beto's effort is blocked behind, then - after Everton recycled from the cleared corner - George's. The Toffees swing it in to near Henderson this time... and he punches away strongly. Everton starting the second-half the better team here.

No changes for either side. COME ON YOU PALACE!

Palace down by a goal at the break, despite having created so many clear opportunities. If they continue to create the same level in the second 45, there's every chance we can turn it around.

Another big chance for Palace as Kamada teases a delightful ball over the Everton back line for Muñoz to attack on the overlap. It's an awkward one in terms of height and the full-back is running at full-pelt... he nods wide.

Palace have dominated long stretches of the half and looked really fluid in possession - but it's the Toffees who have the lead thus far on Merseyside.

Palace's profligacy is punished as Dewsbury-Hall takes a touch inside the box, and arrows in an unstoppable finish across Henderson on his left foot - top corner, 'keeper no chance. The Eagles desperately unlucky.

Oh, that woodwork! It's another lovely flowing move from Palace as McNeil carves Everton open with a lovely pass into Nketiah's feet. His first-time square ball is inch-perfect for Mateta... who sidefoots against the post! Not sure if Pickford got a touch - but that's twice we've hit the woodwork!

There's a spot of head tennis inside the Palace box, and it falls for Branthwaite who pokes through for George from the angle... he drags his shot wide. Turns out he was offside anyhow. A real 50/50 first half so far on Merseyside.

... for a possible penalty for Everton. Branthwaite might be offside from Dewsbury-Hall's header back across the box... Canvot appears to catch the Everton man whilst clearing his lines... but after a check, the offside decision is upheld. Phew!

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Ohhhhh! It's a wonderful ball over the top from Wharton and Nketiah's touch is good. He's in space and sidefoots a volley goalwards... Pickford makes a fantastic diving save to turn the ball onto the post!

Everton's first real penetrating attack sees Rohl pull out wide and square towards Ndiaye, who takes a touch inside the box and fires goalwards... it's another strong hand from Hendo. Exciting start to the game!

A clipped cross to the back post lands at the Colombian's feet and, on his weaker foot with not much of the goal to aim at, he fires a rising drive - which Pickford gets a hand to to claw away.

... from Palace on Merseyside, as McNeil lines one up from 25 yards against his former club – but the effort cannons against the covering Branthwaite.

... for JP Mateta, as Eddie Nketiah seizes onto a loose backpass and squares for his strike partner – but forced to stab with the outside of his foot, he hits it over the bar!

... at the Hill Dickinson Stadium – and we've already got our first rendition of 'TO FRANKFURT, WE'RE ON OUR WAY!' from the roaring away end! COME ON YOU PALACEEE!

... and Dwight McNeil's name gets a warm round of applause from the Everton fans when it's read out amongst the Eagles'. A classy touch. Palace in their white home kit this afternoon – the sash is well and truly back!

... and the new Premier League season is almost upon us! Excited, Eagles?! We are!

Everton: Pickford (GK), Rohl, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Hackney, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, George, Barry. // Subs: Travers (GK), Patterson, Keane, O'Brien, Dibling, Garner, Alcaraz, Johnson, Beto

Benítez (GK), Tomiyasu, Sosa, Khalaili, Mingueza, Hughes, Pino, Guessand, Strand Larsen.

Welcome to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, where Crystal Palace are set to play their first Premier League match of the 2026/27 season away at Everton! It's a brand new season, a brand new Manager, some brand new players – and a brand new Match Centre! – so we're full of fresh season optimism here! We'll have the teams with you at 13:45 BST.