Season 2026-27

Everton vs Crystal Palace

Premier League · Round 7 · Sun 5 Oct 2025, 14:00

Everton
21 Full time
Crystal Palace

Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–1 on 5 October 2025 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 7). Goals – Everton: Iliman Ndiaye 76' (pen), Jack Grealish 90+3'; Crystal Palace: Daniel Munoz 37'. Highest-rated player: James Tarkowski (8.3). In 29 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Everton have won 15, Crystal Palace 3 and 11 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 37' Daniel Munoz Crystal Palace · assist Ismaila Sarr 0–1
  2. Half time · 0–1
  3. 76' Iliman Ndiaye Everton · Penalty 1–1
  4. 90+3' Jack Grealish Everton 2–1
  5. Full time · 2–1

Match statistics

EvertonCrystal Palace

Top stats

50%Ball possession50%
2.03Expected goals (xG)1.53
14Total shots15
7Shots on target8
5Big chances5
2Corner kicks4

Shooting

2.62xG on target (xGOT)1.39
3Big chances missed4
10Shots inside the box11
4Shots outside the box4
5Shots off target4
2Blocked shots3
0Hit the woodwork1
0Headed goals0

Passing

433Passes432
49Long passes52
128Final third passes107
19Crosses14
1.14Expected assists (xA)1.37
28Touches in opposition box23
31Throw-ins22

Defending

19Tackles31
11Interceptions14
35Clearances38
62Duels won73
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Discipline

13Fouls16
0Offsides1
16Free kicks13

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Everton

Substitutes used

Unused

Aznou A., Tom King, Dwight McNeil, Nathan Patterson, Mark Travers

Crystal Palace

Substitutes used

Unused

Walter Benitez, Jaydee Canvot, Cardines R., Will Hughes, Borna Sosa

Everton vs Crystal Palace Match Commentary

  1. 90+13' The match has just finished.
  2. 90+10' David Moyes is forced to make a change. Iliman Ndiaye is unable to continue due to injury, Seamus Coleman (Everton) comes on.
  3. 90+7' Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace) pounces on the rebound on the edge of the box but his wild shot goes high over the crossbar.
  4. 90+7' Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace) might have got lucky there after the VAR review resulted in referee Michael Salisbury deciding not to issue any card.
  5. 90+6' Red card It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace), but referee Michael Salisbury must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!
  6. 90+5' Yellow card Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.
  7. 90+3' Goal · 2–1 Goal! A mistake from the defence gifted a chance to a lurking Jack Grealish (Everton), who keeps his cool and rolls the ball into the net from close range. 2:1.
  8. 90+3' Beto (Everton) attempts to convert a lofted cross as he jumps high and heads the ball down to the middle of the goal. Dean Henderson shows his brilliant reflexes and pulls off a glorious save to stop the ball from hitting the net.
  9. 90+2' Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.
  10. 90+1' Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) watches the ball all the way and connects well with a volley on the edge of the box, but sends the effort miles over the bar.
  11. 90' 8 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
  12. 89' Oliver Glasner decides to make a substitution. Ismaila Sarr will be replaced by Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace).
  13. 88' The substitution has been made. Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace) has replaced Yeremy Pino.
  14. 87' Yellow card Whoa! Such gestures are commonly penalised and Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) duly receives a yellow card.
  15. 86' 9:13 – this is the current number of fouls committed by both teams.
  16. 85' Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
  17. 82' Yellow card Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) makes a bad tackle on his opponent and is angry when the referee shows him a deserved yellow card.
  18. 82' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) is coming onto the pitch as Daichi Kamada cannot continue after picking up an injury.
  19. 80' Jack Grealish (Everton) takes the ball, nicely zig-zags through the defence, but his low drive to the left post is smartly dealt with by Dean Henderson.
  20. 80' Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
  21. 79' The game is interrupted now, Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
  22. 78' James Garner fires in the corner, but the close-range bullet header from Beto (Everton) lacks accuracy and ends well wide of the left post.
  23. 78' James Garner (Everton) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
  24. 77' Beto (Everton) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The linesman points to the corner flag, Everton are going to take it.
  25. 76' Goal · 1–1 Goal! Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Dean Henderson into the bottom left corner.
  26. 75' Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
  27. 74' Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. The referee gives a penalty kick to Everton!!
  28. 72' The total number of attempts is 7:12. We can have a look at the statistics now, shots on target are 3:7.
  29. 71' James Garner (Everton) attempts to find one of his teammates with a cross from the resultant free kick, but he fails to hit the ball properly and sends it off the pitch. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  30. 71' Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Michael Salisbury blows his whistle for a foul. Everton will take a free kick near the side line.
  31. 70' Here comes a substitution. Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) is brought on as a substitute for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
  32. 69' James Garner (Everton) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
  33. 68' Yellow card Referee Michael Salisbury has finally had enough of David Moyes and brandishes a yellow card at him!
  34. 68' Yellow card The referee is firm and issues James Garner (Everton) a deserved yellow card.
  35. 68' Yellow card Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.
  36. 66' Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
  37. 66' Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) receives a precise pass and is given time inside the box to send a promising strike towards the top left corner. Dean Henderson guesses his intention and denies him with a fine save. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Everton.
  38. 65' Michael Keane (Everton) is being substituted because of an injury. David Moyes sends Tim Iroegbunam on the pitch.
  39. 64' Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) has a huge chance to score from close range, but his effort goes just a few inches wide of the right-hand post.
  40. 63' Michael Keane (Everton) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender. Michael Keane (Everton) holds his head in his hands after missing a big chance. He latches on to a rebound, creates some space from himself and fires the ball from the edge of the box well wide of the right post.
  41. 60' Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wastes a golden opportunity inside the box by shooting straight into the back of an opponent when the goal was at his mercy.
  42. 59' Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
  43. 57' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) produces an effort from the edge of the box, but doesn't hit the ball properly and sends it yards wide of the right post.
  44. 56' Half-chance! Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) plays a pass into the box, but Jordan Pickford reacts well to snuff out the attack.
  45. 55' Michael Keane (Everton) is able to continue to play.
  46. 53' Michael Keane (Everton) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
  47. 53' Jack Grealish (Everton) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Michael Salisbury signals.
  48. 52' Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) sends a long cross over to Jean-Philippe Mateta, but Jordan Pickford comes forward to gather the ball.
  49. 48' Jake O'Brien (Everton) meets an accurate cross on the edge of the six-yard box and attempts a bullet header, but the goalkeeper denies him and makes the save.
  50. 47' Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) releases a low pass from just outside the box in an attempt to find his teammate, but one of the defenders calmly averts the threat.
  51. 46' There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. David Moyes probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Thierno Barry (Everton). He is replaced by Beto.
  52. 46' The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Tyler Dibling (Everton) comes off for Carlos Alcaraz.
  53. 46' The game restarts for the second half.
  54. 45+2' Michael Salisbury has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
  55. 45+1' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
  56. 45' 1 additional min. will be played.
  57. 44' The Everton players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
  58. 41' Thierno Barry (Everton) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
  59. 41' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.
  60. 37' Goal · 0–1 GOAL! Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) runs onto a pass from Ismaila Sarr after great counter attacking play and hits a fine first-time shot into the net from close range. It’s now 0:1.
  61. 35' James Garner (Everton) attempts to find Thierno Barry, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  62. 33' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
  63. 32' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) is picked out by one of his teammates with a brilliant long-range cross, but he doesn't control the ball well and the defence eliminates the danger without any problem. Crystal Palace get a corner.
  64. 32' 2:7 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. Shots on target – 1:4.
  65. 31' Half-chance! Tyler Dibling (Everton) plays a pass into the box, but Dean Henderson reacts well to snuff out the attack.
  66. 30' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) tries to play a through ball from just inside the box to Jean-Philippe Mateta, but one of the defending players is alert to the danger and makes a timely interception.
  67. 28' Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
  68. 27' Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Jordan Pickford makes a stunning save to stop the effort from flying into the bottom right corner. It will be a corner kick for Crystal Palace.
  69. 26' OFF THE POST! Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) drifts into the box to give his teammate support. He receives a fantastic pass and shoots from close range, but it crashes against the left post. It could have been a brilliant goal, unlucky.
  70. 25' Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
  71. 24' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
  72. 23' Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
  73. 19' Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) is quick to pounce on the rebound inside the penalty area and fires in a shot towards the roof of the net, but is denied by a reflex save from Jordan Pickford.
  74. 18' Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
  75. 17' Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) receives a quality pass and unleashes a rocket of a shot from distance, but his amazing effort goes just over the crossbar. The goalkeeper probably wouldn't have saved this one.
  76. 16' The possession of the ball – 33:67.
  77. 16' A pass from Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) is intercepted by Jordan Pickford and the move breaks down.
  78. 14' Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
  79. 13' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) delivers a poor cross from a free kick as one of the defenders comfortably clears it away. Crystal Palace will take a corner kick.
  80. 12' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) volleys the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but one of the defenders blocks his shot.
  81. 11' Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play. The ball has crossed the sideline. Everton are taking a throw-in.
  82. 10' Jean-Philippe Mateta latches onto a perfect defence-splitting pass from Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) and heads towards goal. An attempted cross from Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) is cleared.
  83. 9' That didn't go as planned! Jack Grealish (Everton) tried his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort towards the bottom left corner was too weak to get past Dean Henderson, who easily kept it out.
  84. 9' One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace).
  85. 7' Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) sends the ball into the penalty area from a throw-in as if it's a corner kick.
  86. 6' Rough tackle by Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.
  87. 4' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Crystal Palace.
  88. 2' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the bottom left corner, but Jordan Pickford was alert and the score remains the same.
  89. 2' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) picks up a pass and has an effort from the edge of the box, but Jordan Pickford gets down to his right to keep it out.
  90. 2' The resulting corner from Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is cleared.
  91. 1' Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
  92. 1' The first half of this match is about to start.
  93. Crystal Palace will kick-off.
  94. Michael Salisbury is introduced as the referee for today's match.
  95. The starting XIs were already announced and you can go through them in the Lineups section.
  96. Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
15Everton wins11Draws3Crystal Palace wins

29 meetings · goals Everton 49–28 Crystal Palace

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

Final table 2025-2026

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
13 Everton 38 13 10 15 −3 49
15 Crystal Palace 38 11 12 15 −10 45

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers