Match report

Bournemouth Defeats Blackburn 3-0 in Championship Clash

Blackburn
Blackburn
0–3
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Apr 30, 2022

Bournemouth demonstrated their championship credentials by securing a convincing 3-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The Cherries took an early lead through Daniel Solanke, who capitalized on Philip Billing's assist in the 21st minute. Despite Blackburn's attempts to level the score, Bournemouth extended their lead with two more goals from Philip Billing in the 70th and 79th minutes respectively.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Blackburn Rovers 0-3 Bournemouth
  • • Goal Scorers for Bournemouth: Daniel Solanke (21'), Philip Billing (70', 79')
  • • Yellow Cards: Nathaniel Phillips (Bournemouth), S. Wharton (Blackburn), R. Hedges (Blackburn), J. Buckley (Blackburn), Jan Paul van Hecke (Blackburn)

Lineups

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 26 D. Lenihan (D)
  • 16 S. Wharton (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 3 H. Pickering (D)
  • 25 J. van Hecke (D)
  • 8 J. Rothwell (M)
  • 21 J. Buckley (M)
  • 19 R. Hedges (M)
  • 9 S. Gallagher (M)
  • 22 B. Brereton (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Dolan
  • 30 I. Poveda-Ocampo
  • 23 B. Dack
  • 42 D. Zeefuik
  • 5 Daniel Ayala
  • 13 A. Pears
  • 20 A. Edun

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 M. Travers (G)
  • 15 A. Smith (D)
  • 2 N. Phillips (D)
  • 5 L. Kelly (D)
  • 33 J. Zemura (D)
  • 8 J. Lerma (M)
  • 10 R. Christie (M)
  • 4 L. Cook (M)
  • 29 P. Billing (M)
  • 9 D. Solanke (F)
  • 32 J. Anthony (M)

Substitutes

  • 37 S. Dembélé
  • 6 C. Mepham
  • 18 J. Lowe
  • 1 F. Woodman
  • 12 R. Brady
  • 22 B. Pearson
  • 21 K. Moore

Timeline

  1. Bournemouth
    3' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    Nathaniel Phillips

    Foul

  2. Blackburn
    16' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    S. Wharton

    Handball

  3. Bournemouth
    21' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Solanke · Assist: Philip Billing
  4. Blackburn
    40' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hedges

    Simulation

  5. Blackburn
    48' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    J. Buckley

    Foul

  6. Blackburn
    52' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    Jan Paul van Hecke

    Foul

  7. Blackburn
    60' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rothwell · On: T. Dolan
  8. Blackburn
    60' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hedges · On: I. Poveda-Ocampo
  9. Bournemouth
    63' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Anthony · On: S. Dembele
  10. Blackburn
    68' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gallagher · On: B. Dack
  11. Bournemouth
    70' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Philip Billing · Assist: D. Solanke
  12. Bournemouth
    74' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Christie · On: C. Mepham
  13. Bournemouth
    79' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Philip Billing · Assist: S. Dembele
  14. Bournemouth
    83' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Solanke · On: J. Lowe
  15. Bournemouth
    87' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Zemura

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Blackburn Bournemouth
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 487 304
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 2 6
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 388 228
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 0 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bournemouth took the lead early in the game with Daniel Solanke's goal, setting a strong foundation for their victory.
  • ▸ Philip Billing's two goals within 9 minutes sealed Bournemouth's win and solidified their dominance over Blackburn Rovers.