Toffees Aim for History as Eagles Fly into Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton welcome an in-form Crystal Palace side to the Hill Dickinson Stadium today for a Premier League showdown that carries a special significance for the home team’s historical record against the South London club. The Toffees are seeking to build on a dominant head-to-head record that has seen them assert their authority in this particular fixture for several years.
David Moyes’ Everton side heads into the match looking to reignite their season, which has been characterised by inconsistent results so far. Their opponents, Crystal Palace, are one of the league’s surprise packages, riding a phenomenal wave of momentum that has seen them set a new club record of 19 games unbeaten across all competitions. This remarkable run, which includes an impressive victory over Liverpool, means the Toffees face arguably the strongest Palace team in recent memory.
However, Everton’s history against the Eagles provides a strong psychological edge. The Merseyside club has enjoyed a near-unassailable record in their recent meetings, which their current crop of players will be hoping to continue. The visitors have struggled on trips to Goodison Park and now the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, failing to secure an away win against Everton since 2014. Despite Crystal Palace’s excellent form, this historical dominance offers a compelling subplot to an otherwise tense mid-table clash. A win for Everton would not only end their current four-match winless streak but would also inflict a first defeat of the season on Oliver Glasner’s side.
Should Everton secure all three points today, they will achieve a significant milestone by securing three successive victories over Crystal Palace in league competition for the very first time in the clubs’ history.
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