AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton in the Premier League on Tuesday, 02 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Everton edged out AFC Bournemouth with a 1-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium. The first half was cagey, with both sides picking up yellow cards – Tim Iroegbunam for Everton early on at 22 minutes, followed by Justin Kluivert for Bournemouth at 45 minutes, and a VAR check involving Eli Kroupi just before the break at 45+3 minutes. Bournemouth, coming off a string of tough results including losses to Sunderland, Aston Villa, and Manchester City, looked to control the game but couldn’t find a breakthrough.

The second half saw more bookings, with Vitaliy Mykolenko carded for Everton at 49 minutes and Tyler Adams for Bournemouth at 53 minutes, as the hosts made changes like Marcus Tavernier replacing Amine Adli at 60 minutes and Evanilson coming on for Eli Kroupi at 61 minutes. Everton, buoyed by recent wins over Manchester United and Fulham, struck decisively when Jack Grealish scored at 78 minutes, assisted by Carlos Alcaraz, who was then booked at 79 minutes. Bournemouth pushed late with subs like Julio Soler for Kluivert at 70 minutes and Enes Ünal for Alex Scott at 80 minutes, but Ünal’s yellow at 88 minutes summed up their frustrating day, extending their poor run with another defeat.

Bournemouth held a slight edge in possession at 55% compared to Everton’s 45%, suggesting they saw more of the ball, but Everton made the most of their chances with six corners to Bournemouth’s one, showing they were more threatening from set pieces. The hosts racked up an impressive 53 successful dribbles against Everton’s 18, indicating they tried to break lines often, though both teams ended with three yellow cards each, pointing to a feisty encounter without any reds.

On the changes front, Bournemouth used four substitutions – like bringing on Marcus Tavernier for Amine Adli at 60 minutes and Evanilson for Eli Kroupi at 61 minutes – while Everton made just two at 80 minutes, with Dwight McNeil replacing Carlos Alcaraz and Beto coming on for Thierno Barry. Everton’s single assist led to their goal, and with no penalties or injury-time strikes for either side, it was a game decided by that one moment of quality.

The match’s turning point came late when Jack Grealish fired Everton ahead at 78 minutes, with Carlos Alcaraz providing the assist right after a spell of Bournemouth pressure. Earlier, yellow cards flew in – Tim Iroegbunam picked one up for Everton at 22 minutes, while Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert was booked at 45 minutes, followed by a VAR review involving Eli Kroupi at 45+3 minutes that kept things tense going into the break.

Bournemouth tried to shift momentum with subs like Marcus Tavernier replacing Amine Adli at 60 minutes and Evanilson coming on for Eli Kroupi at 61 minutes, but Everton’s goal proved decisive. More cards followed, including Tyler Adams for Bournemouth at 53 minutes and Enes Ünal at 88 minutes after he replaced Alex Scott at 80 minutes, while Everton’s Alcaraz was cautioned at 79 minutes just after his assist.

AFC Bournemouth lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with players like Tyler Adams anchoring the midfield and Justin Kluivert offering width before his substitution. Partnerships such as Alex Scott in the attacking midfield role stood out until Enes Ünal came on late, while Eli Kroupi was involved in key moments like the VAR check before Evanilson replaced him.

Everton set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on players like Jack Grealish for creativity on the wing and Carlos Alcaraz in midfield, who provided the assist before Dwight McNeil replaced him. Tim Iroegbunam and Vitaliy Mykolenko added solidity at the back, with Thierno Barry up front until Beto came on as a late substitute.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Jack Grealish for his standout performance, netting the game’s only goal and delivering a key pass that helped unlock Bournemouth’s defence. While he didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, his decisive strike at 78 minutes turned the match in Everton’s favour, showcasing his quality in a tight contest.

Recent Premier League matches:

• 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)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Manchester City (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Manchester United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Fulham (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (A)

AFC Bournemouth have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Everton, leaving them in 14th place on 19 points after a tough run of form with four losses in their last five league games, including setbacks against Sunderland, Aston Villa, and Manchester City. They’ll look to bounce back in their next match against Chelsea on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, where the third-placed visitors on 24 points will be a stern test as Bournemouth aim to steady the ship and climb away from the mid-table pack.

Everton have just secured a 1-0 away win over AFC Bournemouth, boosting them to ninth place on 21 points following a solid patch with wins against Manchester United and Fulham in their recent league outings. Their next challenge comes against Nottingham Forest on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the 16th-placed hosts on 12 points offering a chance for Everton to keep pushing for a higher finish and build on this momentum.

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