Preview: Everton v Crystal Palace

Hodgson seeking first Goodison Park win

1 Apr 2021
Roy Hodgson
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Team news

Carlo Ancelotti revealed James Rodriguez is available for Everton, but Jordan Pickford is out due to an abdominal problem.

Ben Godfrey and Tom Davies are slight doubts, while Abdoulaye Doucoure, Bernard and Fabian Delph are ruled out.

But goalkeeper Robin Olsen and Jean-Philippe Gbamin are both available for the Toffees.

Tyrick Mitchell could return for Crystal Palace, while James McCarthy and Nathaniel Clyne will be assessed.

Roy Hodgson reports no new injury concerns following the international break.

Did you know?

Everton are unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace (W6 D6).

Dominic Calvert-Lewin needs one more headed goal to equal Tim Cahill’s record of seven in 2009/10.

Four of Crystal Palace's five PL wins over Everton have come at Goodison Park.

Roy Hodgson has never won at Everton in the PL (D1 L8), losing each of his last seven visits. 

Match officials

Referee: Kevin Friend. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Simon Beck. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes.

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