James garner

Hill Dickinson Stadium: Everton marked a historic day with a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the first-ever competitive match at Hill Dickinson Stadium while Nottingham Forest battled to a 1-1 draw away at Crystal Palace.

At Everton's new home, goals from Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner sealed a memorable win. Full debutant Jack Grealish played a starring role, assisting both goals. His delightful cross midway through the first half allowed Ndiaye to prod home the opener. Then, shortly after the break, he teed up Garner, who stormed in from left-back to strike low into the bottom corner from 25 yards.

Brighton had early chances, including Kaoru Mitoma's volley that clipped the bar and Danny Welbeck's miss from close range. Jordan Pickford, however, was in fine form, saving a Welbeck penalty in the second half after a handball by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and also denying Matt O'Riley just before the break.