West Ham
BournemouthHow did the teams perform?
West Ham
Bournemouth
Match Stats
Lineup
West Ham
33' Tripping
72' Replaced by T. Soucek
84' Replaced by S. Magassa
Bournemouth
44' Roughing
66' Replaced by A. Adli
66' Replaced by T. Adams
80' Replaced by Evanilson
89' Replaced by A. Jimenez
89' Replaced by E. J. Kroupi
Premier League Standings - Premier League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 31 | 61-22 | 39 | 70 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 30 | 60-28 | 32 | 61 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 30 | 54-41 | 13 | 54 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 30 | 40-37 | 3 | 51 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 30 | 49-40 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 30 | 53-35 | 18 | 48 |
| 7 |  Brentford | 29 | 44-40 | 4 | 44 |
| 8 |  Everton | 30 | 34-35 | -1 | 43 |
| 9 |  Newcastle | 30 | 43-43 | 0 | 42 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 30 | 44-46 | -2 | 41 |
| 11 |  Fulham | 30 | 40-43 | -3 | 41 |
| 12 |  Brighton | 30 | 39-36 | 3 | 40 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 30 | 30-35 | -5 | 40 |
| 14 |  Crystal Palace | 30 | 33-35 | -2 | 39 |
| 15 |  Leeds | 30 | 37-48 | -11 | 32 |
| 16 |  Tottenham | 30 | 40-47 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 |  Nottingham Forest | 30 | 28-43 | -15 | 29 |
| 18 | West Ham | 30 | 36-55 | -19 | 29 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 30 | 32-58 | -26 | 20 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 30 | 22-52 | -30 | 16 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation - Championship
West Ham and Bournemouth shared the points in a goalless draw at the London Stadium, with strong goalkeeping and missed opportunities defining the Premier League encounter.
The stalemate saw West Ham remain entrenched in the Premier League’s relegation battle, sitting 18th with 24 points. Bournemouth, in contrast, continued their solid campaign, holding ninth place with 37 points. The Cherries entered the match on a strong run of form, while West Ham sought to improve their recent results.
West Ham started brightly, eager to capitalize on home advantage. They pressed high and created early openings. Bournemouth’s defense, marshaled by Marcos Senesi, stood firm against the initial onslaught, thwarting several attacking moves.
The Hammers demonstrated their attacking intent, registering a total of 20 shots throughout the match. However, only three of these truly tested Bournemouth’s goalkeeper, Đorđe Petrović, who made three saves. The home side’s expected goals (xG) stood at a commanding 2.87, highlighting their offensive output.
Midfielder Tomas Soucek received the game’s first yellow card in the 33rd minute for a tripping foul. Just before half-time, Senesi also went into the referee’s book, cautioned for roughing in the 44th minute. Both bookings underscored the competitive nature of the contest.
As the teams headed for the tunnel, West Ham’s technical staff faced a dilemma. Their side created numerous chances but lacked the cutting edge to convert them. Bournemouth, despite less possession, showed defensive resilience and offered a threat on the counter.
The second half saw a slight shift in momentum. Bournemouth, who controlled 58% of possession, looked to assert themselves more in midfield. West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen made crucial saves, denying the visitors on five occasions, keeping his side in the match.
Both managers sought to spark their offenses with tactical changes. Bournemouth introduced David Brooks for A. Adli and Ryan Christie for T. Adams in the 66th minute. West Ham responded in the 72nd minute, bringing on Callum Wilson for Tomas Soucek, hoping for a late breakthrough.
The substitutions did little to alter the scoreline. Bournemouth continued their flurry of changes, with Marcus Tavernier replacing Evanilson at 80 minutes. Enes Ünal and Alex Smith came on for E. J. Kroupi and Álex Jiménez respectively in the 89th minute, but a goal remained elusive.
Despite West Ham’s high xG of 2.87, their accuracy was lacking, hitting the target only three times from 20 shots. Bournemouth, with a lower xG of 0.65 from 10 shots, managed to get five on target, forcing Hermansen into a standout performance.
This hard-fought draw extends West Ham’s struggle near the bottom of the table, placing pressure on their upcoming fixtures. For Bournemouth, it marks another valuable point on the road, maintaining their strong mid-table position. The result was West Ham’s seventh draw in 15 head-to-head encounters against the Cherries, a statistic that underlines the tight nature of their rivalry.
