Crystal Palace vs Everton: Premier League Match Preview

Match Context

Crystal Palace host Everton at Selhurst Park, London, on 10 May 2026 in Premier League action (Regular Season - 36). Palace enter the fixture 15th on 43 points with a goal difference of -6, while Everton sit 10th on 48 points with a goal difference of 0.

Crystal Palace Availability

Crystal Palace face multiple concerns. Cheick Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Eddie Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. Evann Guessand (Knee Injury) is doubtful. Borna Sosa (Injury) is doubtful. Leading scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta, with 10 league goals, is available and expected to carry the main attacking threat.

Everton Availability

Everton are also without key names. Jarrad Branthwaite (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. Jack Grealish (Foot Injury) is sidelined. Idrissa Gueye (Injury) is sidelined. Grealish’s absence is a major blow, as he has contributed 2 goals and 6 assists. Top creator James Garner, with 7 assists and 2 goals, remains available to anchor the midfield.

Impact Summary

Crystal Palace lose depth in attack and midfield, but their primary goal output through Mateta is intact. Everton, however, are deprived of significant creative production from Grealish, increasing the creative burden on Garner and the remaining attacking unit.