Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

It finished all square at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea drew 2-2 with AFC Bournemouth in an entertaining Premier League clash. The visitors took an early lead when David Brooks slotted home in the 6th minute, but Chelsea fought back with Cole Palmer converting a penalty in the 15th after a VAR check on Estêvão two minutes earlier. Enzo Fernández then put the Blues ahead in the 23rd, assisted by Alejandro Garnacho, only for Justin Kluivert to level things up for Bournemouth in the 27th, making it a frantic first half.

The second half saw Chelsea make changes at the break, with Reece James replacing Josh Acheampong and Pedro Neto coming on for Alejandro Garnacho, but neither side could find a winner despite some chances. Chelsea, coming off a mixed run with a recent loss to Aston Villa and a few draws including a goalless one against Bournemouth earlier, will feel they should have capitalised on their dominance. Bournemouth, who’ve been draw specialists lately with ties against the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea before, showed real grit to earn a point away from home.

Chelsea bossed possession with two-thirds of the ball, which helped them rack up plenty of corners and keep Bournemouth pinned back for spells, though the visitors matched them closely in successful dribbles, showing they were lively on the counter. Both teams picked up a yellow card each, with no reds or second yellows disrupting the flow, and Chelsea made the most of their one penalty opportunity while also recording the only assist of the game. They used all five substitutions, including double changes at half-time and late tweaks, compared to Bournemouth’s three, which might have helped the Blues maintain energy but didn’t quite tip the balance.

The game burst into life early with Moisés Caicedo picking up a yellow card in the 4th minute for Chelsea, before David Brooks gave Bournemouth the lead just two minutes later. Chelsea turned it around quickly, though, with a VAR review leading to Cole Palmer’s penalty in the 15th, followed by Enzo Fernández’s goal in the 23rd to make it 2-1, but Justin Kluivert equalised soon after in the 27th to keep things level. Substitutions played a part too, like Chelsea’s half-time switches bringing on Reece James and Pedro Neto, and later João Pedro replacing Cole Palmer in the 63rd, while Bournemouth’s late changes included Amine Adli for David Brooks in the 78th and Enes Ünal for Evanilson in the 82nd, helping them hold firm amid a yellow for Marcus Tavernier in the 84th.

Chelsea lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Enzo Fernández pulling strings in midfield alongside Moisés Caicedo, who was booked early, while Cole Palmer and Estêvão provided creativity up front before their involvements in key moments like the penalty and VAR check. Alejandro Garnacho’s assist for Fernández highlighted some effective partnerships on the wings, and substitutions like Reece James coming on for Josh Acheampong at the back added experience.

AFC Bournemouth set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on the likes of David Brooks and Justin Kluivert to spark attacks, with both grabbing goals in the first half to showcase their threat going forward. Marcus Tavernier added energy in midfield but picked up a late yellow, while changes such as Amine Adli replacing David Brooks and Enes Ünal coming on for Evanilson helped maintain their shape against Chelsea’s pressure.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to David Brooks for his standout performance, where he netted Bournemouth’s opener in the 6th minute, created one big chance, and delivered five key passes to keep his side in the game. Even though he was substituted off in the 78th for Amine Adli, his early impact and creativity were crucial in earning a point against a dominant Chelsea.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Brentford (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Draw: 4-4 vs Manchester United (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Chelsea (H)

Chelsea have just drawn 2-2 at home to AFC Bournemouth, leaving them in 5th place on 30 points after a run of mixed results including a recent loss to Aston Villa and several draws. They’ll be looking to bounce back when they face Manchester City on 2026-01-04 at 17:30, with City sitting 2nd on 40 points, so a win could help the Blues close the gap in the chase for the top spots.

AFC Bournemouth have just earned a 2-2 draw away at Chelsea, keeping them in 15th on 23 points following a string of draws like their wild 4-4 with Manchester United and a heavy loss to Brentford. Next up, they host Arsenal on 2026-01-03 at 17:30, with the Gunners top of the table on 45 points, making it a tough test as Bournemouth aim to pick up points and edge away from the bottom half.

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