How to watch Everton vs Crystal Palace with a VPN
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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Today's game between Everton and Crystal Palace will kick off at 15:00.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Everton vs Crystal Palace today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
Confirmed team news & squads
Everton vs Crystal Palace lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- D. Moyes
- P. Sage
David Moyes is without three midfielders for the season opener. James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam, and Christian Noergaard are all listed as injured, which shapes how Everton's engine room is configured from the start. The projected XI shows Merlin Roehl and Hayden Hackney in central midfield, with Harrison Armstrong and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall providing width and creativity around Iliman Ndiaye and Thierno Barry.
Pierre Sage names his Palace side with just one confirmed absentee. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson is injured and will miss the trip to Merseyside, leaving Walter Benitez to start between the posts. Sage has no suspensions to contend with, and his projected XI includes Wharton alongside Daichi Kamada in central midfield, with Ismaila Sarr and Dwight McNeil providing the wide threat. Further updates will be added closer to kick-off if the squad situation changes.
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Form
Everton go into the season opener with a pre-season record of two wins, one draw, and two defeats from their last five friendlies. Their best result came against Newcastle United, a 3-1 victory, while they also beat Hamburger SV 2-1 away from home. Defeats to VfB Stuttgart (3-1) and Stoke City (1-0) provide a note of caution, and Moyes will want sharper defensive organisation when the competitive games begin.
Crystal Palace's pre-season form presents a similar mixed picture. Sage's side won three of their five friendlies, including a 2-1 victory at Fulham and a 3-1 win over Al-Ula FC, but they were beaten heavily by Freiburg (3-0) and Lens (3-0) in back-to-back outings. Their most recent outing ended in a 3-0 loss to Freiburg on August 15, which will give Sage areas to address before the competitive campaign begins.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these sides ended 2-2, with Crystal Palace hosting Everton at Selhurst Park in May 2026. Before that, Everton won 2-1 at home in October 2025, a result that followed Palace's 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park in February 2025. Across the last five Premier League meetings, Everton hold a slight edge with two wins to Palace's one, and two draws, with the sides level on goals scored across those encounters.