Crystal Palace vs Everton Match Preview: Key Player Availability
Match Context
Crystal Palace host Everton at Selhurst Park, London, on 10 May 2026 in Premier League action (Regular Season - 36). Palace sit 15th on 43 points with a goal difference of -6, while Everton are 10th with 48 points and a neutral goal difference.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace face multiple concerns.
- C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Guessand (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- B. Sosa (Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer J. Mateta, with 10 league goals, is available and expected to shoulder the attacking burden in the absence of E. Nketiah, who offers depth in the forward line.
Everton Availability
Everton also travel with key absentees.
- J. Branthwaite (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Grealish (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- I. Gueye (Injury) is sidelined.
Creative outlet J. Grealish, who has contributed 2 goals and 6 assists, is a major blow in the final third, increasing the onus on leading creator J. Garner, who has 7 assists and 2 goals and remains available.
Impact Summary
Crystal Palace lose depth in attack and potentially wide options but retain their main goal threat in J. Mateta. Everton, however, are without a primary playmaker in J. Grealish and a key midfielder in I. Gueye, trimming both their creativity and midfield stability ahead of this fixture.
