Everton
BournemouthHow did the teams perform?
Everton
Bournemouth
Match Stats
Lineup
Everton
69' Roughing
42'
90+3' Replaced by V. Mykolenko
66'
Tripping
62' Replaced by T. Barry
62' Replaced by T. George
Bournemouth
61'
64'
90+6' Holding
64'
57' Unsportsmanlike conduct
61'
80' Replaced by A. Adli
81'
Unsportsmanlike conduct
80' Replaced by R. Christie
90+3' Replaced by Rayan
58' Replaced by Evanilson
58' Replaced by A. Toth
Premier League Standings - Premier League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 71-27 | 44 | 85 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 77-35 | 42 | 78 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 69-50 | 19 | 71 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 56-49 | 7 | 65 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 63-53 | 10 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 38 | 58-54 | 4 | 57 |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 42-48 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 52-46 | 6 | 53 |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 55-52 | 3 | 53 |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 58-52 | 6 | 52 |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 47-51 | -4 | 52 |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 53-55 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 38 | 47-50 | -3 | 49 |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 49-56 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 41-51 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 48-51 | -3 | 44 |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 48-57 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 46-65 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 38-75 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 27-68 | -41 | 20 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - Championship
Bournemouth secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Everton, with Philip Billing’s late strike sealing all three points at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Cherries continued their impressive recent run, climbing closer to the top half of the Premier League table. Everton, meanwhile, missed a crucial opportunity to consolidate their position in the European qualification spots, suffering a frustrating defeat.
The hosts entered the contest sitting 8th, enjoying a solid patch of form with only one loss in their last five league outings. Bournemouth, in 11th, arrived with even greater momentum, unbeaten in their previous five matches and boasting a dominant head-to-head record against the Toffees.
The first half unfolded cautiously, with both sides testing each other’s resolve without creating clear-cut chances. Everton eventually broke the deadlock in the 40th minute. Dwight McNeil found space on the left wing, cut inside, and unleashed a powerful shot that nestled into the bottom corner, giving Everton a deserved lead.
However, the advantage was short-lived. Just moments before the break, in the 45+2 minute, Bournemouth responded. A quick counter-attack saw Dominic Solanke receive the ball inside the box, turn his marker, and fire a low effort past Jordan Pickford to level the scores.
The half-time whistle blew with the score locked at 1-1, leaving managers pondering tactical adjustments. Both teams had shown flashes of quality, setting the stage for an intriguing second period.
The second half began with renewed intensity. Everton pushed for a second goal, dominating possession and creating several half-chances around the hour mark. Substitutions followed, with both teams introducing fresh legs to inject pace and creativity into their attacks.
As the game entered its final stages, Bournemouth grew in confidence, showing resilience in defence and looking dangerous on the break. The pressure eventually told in the 88th minute. Philip Billing capitalized on a defensive lapse, latching onto a loose ball just outside the area and drilling a superb shot into the top corner, sparking wild celebrations from the visiting bench.
Everton launched a desperate late surge, throwing bodies forward in search of an equaliser. However, Bournemouth’s defence stood firm, repelling wave after wave of attack in the dying moments of the match, holding on for a hard-fought win.
Statistically, Everton edged possession with 55% and registered 14 shots, with 5 on target. Bournemouth, despite less possession at 45%, proved more clinical, converting 2 of their 9 shots on target, demonstrating their attacking efficiency. The expected goals (xG) figures were 1.5 for Everton and 1.2 for Bournemouth, highlighting the tight nature of the contest.
This result propels Bournemouth up to 9th place in the league standings, continuing their impressive season. For Everton, the defeat sees them remain in 8th, missing the chance to close the gap on the teams above them and facing renewed pressure from the chasing pack.
