AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

It was a goalless draw between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea, finishing 0-0 at the Vitality Stadium. The game started with an early VAR check on Antoine Semenyo in the sixth minute, but it didn’t lead to anything decisive, and Chelsea looked to control the ball more as the first half wore on, though Bournemouth stayed compact and threatened on the break. Coming off a run of mixed results including a recent loss to Everton and a draw with West Ham, Bournemouth seemed determined to steady the ship, while Chelsea, fresh from wins over Burnley and Wolves but a loss to Leeds, pushed for an opener without breaking through.

The second half saw substitutions shake things up, with Bournemouth bringing on James Hill for the injured Marcos Senesi around the hour mark, and Chelsea swapping in Marc Guiu early for Liam Delap due to what looked like an issue. As the match ticked on, both sides made further changes – David Brooks and Amine Adli came on for Bournemouth, while João Pedro and Estêvão entered for Chelsea – but clear chances were few, with yellow cards for Marc Guiu and Pedro Neto late on adding a bit of tension. In the end, neither team could find the net, reflecting Bournemouth’s recent struggles to score and Chelsea’s inability to convert their dominance into goals.

Chelsea bossed possession with well over half the ball, which showed in their patient build-up play, but Bournemouth made the most of their time on it by racking up more successful dribbles, suggesting they were sharper in transitions and one-on-one situations. The home side also earned all the corners in the game, pointing to some pressure in Chelsea’s box, though they couldn’t turn those set-pieces into goals.

On the discipline side, Chelsea picked up a couple of yellow cards late in the match, while Bournemouth stayed clean, and both teams used a handful of subs – Bournemouth making four changes like James Hill for Marcos Senesi at 62 minutes, David Brooks for Justin Kluivert and Amine Adli for Álex Jiménez at 74, plus Enes Ünal for Evanilson at 87, with Chelsea bringing on Marc Guiu for Liam Delap at 32, João Pedro for Cole Palmer at 58, and Estêvão for Alejandro Garnacho at 77. No penalties or assists were on the cards, and without any injury-time drama, it all added up to a tightly contested stalemate.

The match kicked off with a VAR review on Antoine Semenyo just six minutes in, which kept things cautious early on, but neither side could capitalise as the first half stayed scoreless. Chelsea had to make an early change when Marc Guiu replaced Liam Delap at 32 minutes, possibly due to injury, and Bournemouth responded later with James Hill coming on for Marcos Senesi at 62 minutes after what seemed like a knock for the defender.

Further tweaks saw David Brooks replace Justin Kluivert and Amine Adli come on for Álex Jiménez at 74 minutes for Bournemouth, while João Pedro took over from Cole Palmer at 58 for Chelsea, and Estêvão replaced Alejandro Garnacho at 77. The closing stages got feisty with yellow cards for Chelsea’s Marc Guiu at 85 minutes and Pedro Neto in stoppage time, but Enes Ünal’s late introduction for Evanilson at 87 couldn’t spark a breakthrough, leaving it goalless.

AFC Bournemouth lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a tight midfield to counter Chelsea’s possession game, with partnerships like Justin Kluivert in attack making way for David Brooks later on to add some creativity. Marcos Senesi anchored the defence before James Hill replaced him, while Álex Jiménez and Evanilson featured prominently until Amine Adli and Enes Ünal came on to freshen things up. Antoine Semenyo was involved early with that VAR moment, highlighting his role in pressing forward.

Chelsea set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasising control through the middle with Cole Palmer pulling strings before João Pedro replaced him to keep the energy high. Liam Delap started up front but Marc Guiu came on early in his place, while Alejandro Garnacho provided width until Estêvão took over late on. Pedro Neto picked up a booking in added time, showing his involvement in the push for a winner.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Robert Sánchez for his stellar performance in Chelsea’s goal, pulling off five crucial saves to keep a clean sheet and ensure no goals were conceded. His one clearance and punch helped deal with Bournemouth’s pressure, especially from corners, making him the standout in a game where solid defending was key. Sánchez’s efforts were vital in earning Chelsea a point on the road.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Sunderland (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs West Ham United (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Aston Villa (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Leeds United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)

AFC Bournemouth have just drawn 0-0 at home to Chelsea, a result that leaves them in 13th place on 20 points after a tough run including losses to Everton, Sunderland and Aston Villa, plus that draw with West Ham. They’ll be looking to turn things around and climb the table when they face Manchester United next on 15 December 2025 at 20:00, with United sitting 11th on 22 points and just a couple ahead, so a win could really close the gap and boost their mid-table security.

Chelsea have just come away with a 0-0 draw against AFC Bournemouth, keeping them in fourth place on 25 points following a mixed spell with a loss to Leeds, a draw with Arsenal, and wins over Burnley and Wolves. Their next challenge is Atalanta on 9 December 2025 at 20:00, where they’ll aim to build on their strong position and push for European spots, though details on Atalanta’s current standing are still to be confirmed.

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