Everton drew at Crystal Palace on Sunday as their hopes of European qualification took a big hit.
David Moyes’ side started well and James Tarkowski put them ahead early, but Crystal Palace recovered well and grabbed a deserved equalizer through Ismaila Sarr.
Goalkeepers Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson were busy in an end-to-end game, as Everton regained the lead at the start of the second half through Beto.
But Jean-Philippe Mateta grabbed a point for Palace to put in dent in Everton’s European hopes.
The draw moves Everton on to 49 points for the season, two behind Brentford in eighth.
Palace are on 44 points and are fully focused on the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano.
David Moyes was in a reflective mood after the draw, but overall he was disappointed Everton couldn’t grab the win they needed to push the others around them more.
“It’s amazing that we are actually talking about Everton possibly being in Europe with two games to go - and we’re not out of it yet. It’s getting tougher every game we’re not winning.”
Moyes added that the game at Palace could have finished 5-5 and bemoaned Everton not making it 2-0 when they had the chance.
Oliver Glasner has been praising his side for being so fresh and going for the win after their midweek European exploits.
Mateta, who scored the late equalizer, was desperate for Palace to win it and they pushed so hard to do that.
With full focus on Europe now, it was great desire from the Eagles.
"We wanted to win today"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 10, 2026
Jean-Phillipe Mateta on Crystal Palace's draw against Everton 😤 pic.twitter.com/Xq7LWjwuUL
The halftime sub delivers, as Jean-Philippe Mateta punches home from close range.
He played a nice role in the build-up but Everton’s defense is miserable on the final play, as Tyrick Mitchell’s low, half-speed invitation through 18 just walks its way to the big striker for an equalizer.
James Tarkowski’s long clearance gives Beto a chance to run, and he does it well.
The big forward gets past Maxence Lacroix — no small feat — and beats Dean Henderson to put the Toffees on top.
Beto retakes the goal lead from Thierno Barry with his ninth of the season as Everton’s center forwards have combined for 17 this season.
David Moyes’ side surely have to go all out attack here?
They have absolutely nothing to lose as they chase Europe.
Maybe Barry and Beto will play up top together for once?
Why not roll the dice and go for it?
Everton need the win to boost their European hopes and Crystal Palace want to win to build some momentum ahead of their Conference League final.
That is leading to a great game. Very open and both teams are taking risks.
Really good for neutrals.
Keep it going, lads!
There is the equalizer Palace deserve. Ismaila Sarr scores at the second attempt and Selhurst Park is rocking.
After a long ball forward Strand Larsen does well to keep the attack going and link up play.
Eventually the ball works its way to Sarr and his first attempt is tame and is blocked, but the ball comes straight back to him.
He makes no mistake the second time and spanks a shot past the helpless Jordan Pickford. 1-1. Game on!
Surely Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is pushing for a spot in the England World Cup squad, right?
The talented attacking midfielder has been so consistent for Everton this season and just doesn’t stop running.
He is causing Palace all kinds of problems and keeps popping up centrally and launching counters.
KDH’s energy levels are incredible and his style of play is perfect for what Moyes is trying to do at Everton.
Plenty of long balls and free kicks have been lofted into the Everton box.
The latest sees a header knocked back across goal but Everton somehow scramble clear.
Everton will clear up that kind of cross all day long.
Palace have to get a bit cuter and get Sarr and Johnson on the ball more in the final third.
Crystal Palace and Everton have both had plenty of the ball and the game is settling down a bit.
That was a frantic start with big chances for both teams.
They love to counter attack, these two, and both will look to hit the other on the break late on.
Buckle up!
Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford comes up with a huge stop down low.
It has been all Palace since Everton took the lead, and a cross is knocked down and a low shot from Lacroix looks destined to fly in.
But Pickford gets a foot out and makes yet another fine save. What a season he’s having.
Everton then break and almost grab a second but Dewsbury-Hall is denied by Dean Henderson, then Palace’s defense clears.
This game is really open and entertaining now.
That is exactly what Everton deserve!
Brilliant start from the Toffees and they get the goal they were hoping for.
A corner is whipped in superbly by Dewsbury-Hall and after a flick on Tarkowski is there to power home at the back post.
Big, big goal for Everton. Six minutes in and they lead.
It's a weekend FULL of early goals as James Tarkowski locks in the Everton lead inside six minutes! 👀 pic.twitter.com/jrdVSm2Kim
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 10, 2026
The lineups for Crystal Palace vs Everton have been confirmed and it’s pretty much full strength from both Glasner and Moyes.
Crystal Palace starting lineup
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Johnson, Sarr; Strand Larsen
It’s a little surprising that Glasner has gone so strong with his starting lineup, but I guess Palace do need a few more points to absolutely guarantee safety.
Everton starting lineup
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner; Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
With a few injuries to Gueye and Branthwaite, this is pretty much as expected for Everton with Charly Alcaraz, Dwight McNeil, Thierno Barry, Tyrique George and Tyler Dibling all great attacking options on the bench. You can definitely see the strength of Everton’s squad now that injuries have calmed down.
Here is how you can watch Crystal Palace vs Everton live in the USA.
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Everton live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday
Venue: Selhurst Park — South London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Crystal Palace against Everton, in what promises to be an open, exciting clash in south London.
We can expect Palace to be heavily rotated given their focus is on winning the Conference League and European qualification.
While Everton will go for it as they know they need to win their final three games and hope others slip up as the crowded race for European qualification intensifies.
Both teams prefer to play on the counter but Everton will likely have more of the ball and try to force the issue, with Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall key.
A win for Everton would be absolutely massive for their hopes of qualifying for Europe.
If they won at Palace they would be level on points with Brentford (51) with two games to go.
Bournemouth (55) and Brighton (53) would be within touching distance but Everton will likely have to beat Palace and then win their final two games at home to Sunderland and away at Spurs on the final day to have any chance of finishing above those two.
European spots are likely to go down to seventh place in the Premier League and if Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish in fifth place in the league, the team who finishes in sixth place in the Premier League would qualify for the Champions League next season.
So, yeah, Everton winning at Palace is huge as they could potentially still qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. But more than likely Europa League or Conference League is well within reach.
