Bournemouth vs Sunderland Highlights and Match Report

Premier League

12:30 PMFebruary 28, 2026

Regular Season - 28

Bournemouth

Show Score

1 - 1

HT:(0 - 1)

Sunderland

Vitality Stadium

Referee: Jarred Gillett, Australia

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Bournemouth

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Sunderland

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

62%

38%

1.44

Expected goals (xG)

1.42

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

19

Total shots

8

5

Shots on target

4

9

Shots off target

2

5

Blocked shots

2

9

Shots inside box

6

10

Shots outside box

2

6

Corner kicks

3

1

Offsides

2

Passing

451

Total passes

280

350 (78%)

Accurate passes

189 (68%)

Discipline

15

Fouls

12

4

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

3

Goalkeeper saves

4

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Lineup

Bournemouth

4-2-3-1

1 G Đorđe Petrović 6.7

3 D Adrien Truffert 6.9

5 D Marcos Senesi 7.3

23 D James Hill 6.9

20 D Álex Jiménez 7.2

8 M Alex Scott 90+5' Holding 7.0

12 M Tyler Adams 58' Tripping 6.6

7 M David Brooks (C) 6.3

16 M Marcus Tavernier 64' 6.3

37 M Rayan 7.3

22 F Eli Junior Kroupi 6.0

Substitutes

9 F Evanilson 64' 46' Replaced by D. Brooks 85' Replaced A. Toth 7.2

10 M Ryan Christie 90' Tripping 62' Replaced by T. Adams 6.9

26 F Enes Ünal 81' Replaced by E. J. Kroupi 6.2

21 F Amine Adli 81' Replaced by M. Tavernier 6.6

27 M Alex Tóth 87' Tripping 85' Replaced by Evanilson 6.3

29 G Christos Mandas

15 D Adam Smith

18 D Bafodé Diakité

44 D Veljko Milosavljević

Coach

Andoni Iraola

Sunderland

4-2-3-1

22 G Robin Roefs 74' Delay of game 6.3

32 D Trai Hume 6.7

15 D Omar Alderete 7.2

5 D Daniel Ballard 7.2

6 D Lutsharel Geertruida 6.5

34 M Granit Xhaka (C) 6.9

27 M Noah Sadiki 33' Tripping 6.5

28 M Enzo Le Fée 7.5

19 M Habib Diarra 6.0

7 M Chemsdine Talbi 6.2

12 F Eliezer Mayenda 18' 6.9

Substitutes

25 F Bertrand Traoré 69' Replaced by C. Talbi 6.3

10 F Nilson Angulo 76' Replaced by G. Xhaka 6.3

18 F Wilson Isidor 90+6' Replaced by E. Mayenda

31 G Melker Ellborg

51 D Jenson Jones

13 M Luke O'Nien

30 M Milan Aleksić

11 M Chris Rigg

50 M Harrison Jones

Coach

Regis Le Bris

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	28	18	7	3	56-21	35	61	W 31 January: Leeds 0 - 4 Arsenal W 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland D 12 February: Brentford 1 - 1 Arsenal D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal W 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	27	17	5	5	56-25	31	56	W No match found D No match found W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City
3	Aston Villa	27	15	6	6	38-28	10	51	W No match found L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found
4	Chelsea	27	12	9	6	48-31	17	45	W 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea W 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley
5	Manchester United	26	12	9	5	47-37	10	45	W 25 January: Arsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United W 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham W No match found D No match found
6	Liverpool	27	13	6	8	42-35	7	45	L No match found W No match found L No match found W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham
7	Brentford	27	12	4	11	40-37	3	40	L No match found W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Bournemouth	27	9	11	7	43-45	-2	38	W 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth W No match found D No match found W No match found D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland
9	Everton	26	10	7	9	29-30	-1	37	W No match found D No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found
10	Fulham	27	11	4	12	38-41	-3	37	W 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton L 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham
11	Newcastle	27	10	6	11	38-39	-1	36	L 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford L No match found W No match found L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton
12	Sunderland	27	9	9	9	28-33	-5	36	L No match found W No match found L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham L No match found
13	Crystal Palace	27	9	8	10	29-32	-3	35	L 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace W 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley W 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves
14	Brighton	27	8	10	9	36-34	2	34	L 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton L 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton W 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton
15	Leeds	27	7	10	10	37-46	-9	31	D No match found L No match found W No match found D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds D No match found
16	Tottenham	27	7	8	12	37-41	-4	29	D 24 January: Burnley 2 - 2 Tottenham D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal
17	Nottingham Forest	27	7	6	14	25-39	-14	27	W 25 January: Brentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace L 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest D 11 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves L 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool
18	West Ham	27	6	7	14	32-49	-17	25	W No match found L No match found W No match found D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D No match found
19	Burnley	27	4	7	16	29-52	-23	19	D No match found L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham L No match found W No match found D No match found
20	Wolves	28	1	7	20	18-51	-33	10	L 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea L No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found L No match found

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Bournemouth and Sunderland battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium, with a second-half equalizer from Evanilson rescuing a point for the home side.

Bournemouth salvaged a point against Sunderland in a tense Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium on February 28, 2026. Evanilson’s timely second-half strike canceled out Eliezer Mayenda’s first-half opener for the visitors.

Entering this mid-table encounter, Bournemouth sat in eighth position, buoyed by a strong run of recent form. Sunderland, however, found themselves four places lower in 12th, keen to reverse a concerning spell of results on the road.

Sunderland drew first blood in the 18th minute, silencing the home crowd. Young striker Eliezer Mayenda displayed composure, calmly finishing a well-constructed attacking move to give the Black Cats a vital lead.

Despite falling behind, Bournemouth responded by taking control of possession, pushing forward in search of an equalizer. They circulated the ball effectively, attempting to break down Sunderland’s organized defensive lines.

The match grew physical, with both teams competing fiercely for every ball. Sunderland’s N. Sadiki earned the game’s first yellow card in the 33rd minute for a persistent foul. The half ended with Sunderland holding their narrow advantage.

At the half-time whistle, Bournemouth manager would have emphasized urgency, demanding more clinical finishing from his side. Sunderland, meanwhile, focused on maintaining their defensive discipline and exploiting counter-attacking opportunities.

The Cherries emerged from the interval with renewed attacking intent, immediately stepping up their tempo. Manager made strategic changes, bringing on attacking talent to inject fresh impetus and creativity into their play.

Bournemouth’s pressure paid off in the 64th minute. Substitute Evanilson found himself in a prime position and expertly guided the ball home. Marcus Tavernier provided the crucial assist, delivering a precise pass to set up the goal.

With the score now level, the game became an end-to-end affair as both sides pressed for a winner. Sunderland introduced midfielder Granit Xhaka in the 76th minute, seeking to regain control and stability in the center of the pitch.

The final minutes were a tense battle, marred by a flurry of bookings. Bournemouth players T. Adams, A. Toth, R. Christie, and A. Scott all received yellow cards in the second half, reflecting the growing desperation and competitive nature of the contest.

Bournemouth dominated possession with 62% and registered 19 shots in total, with five hitting the target. Sunderland, despite holding only 38% possession and eight shots, generated similar quality chances, as evidenced by their identical expected goals (xG) of 1.42 to Bournemouth’s 1.44.

The 1-1 draw sees Bournemouth consolidate their eighth-place standing, while Sunderland remains 12th in the Premier League table. Both teams will take positives from the hard-fought point, though Sunderland might be slightly more content with a valuable away draw against a form team.