Crystal Palace vs Everton: Premier League Match Preview

Match Context

Crystal Palace host Everton at Selhurst Park, London, on 2026-05-10 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. The home side sit 15th on 43 points with a goal difference of -6, while Everton arrive in 10th place on 48 points and a neutral goal difference.

Crystal Palace Availability

Crystal Palace face multiple absences.

• C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• E. Guessand (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
• B. Sosa (Injury) is doubtful.

There are no listed suspensions for the hosts, and key scorer J. Mateta (10 league goals) is available to lead the attack.

Everton Availability

Everton also travel with notable injuries.

• J. Branthwaite (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• J. Grealish (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
• I. Gueye (Injury) is sidelined.

No yellow-card or red-card suspensions are reported, but the loss of creative midfielder J. Grealish, a leading provider with 6 assists and 2 goals, is a major blow to their attacking structure.

Impact Summary

Crystal Palace lose depth in attack through E. Nketiah and potentially E. Guessand, but retain their primary goal threat in J. Mateta. Everton’s attacking output is more heavily hit, with J. Grealish’s chance creation and end product removed, placing greater responsibility on J. Garner and the remaining forwards to supply goals and assists.