Match report

Leicester Defeats Bournemouth 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Bournemouth
Bournemouth
0–1
FT
Leicester
Leicester
Feb 27, 2024

In an intense match at Vitality Stadium, Leicester stymied Bournemouth's efforts to advance in the FA Cup with a single goal by Ibrahima Fatawu. Despite numerous yellow cards and substitutions for both sides, Leicester maintained their composure and secured a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bournemouth 0–1 Leicester
  • • Goal scored by Ibrahima Fatawu at the 105th minute (assist by Kelechi Iheanacho)
  • • Eight yellow cards issued throughout the match, with three for each team
  • • Bournemouth's key substitutions included D. Ouattara and M. Senesi in the second half
  • • Leicester made multiple substitutions including Arjan Raikhy, Matty Albrighton, and Timothy Cannon

Lineups

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 M. Travers (G)
  • 15 A. Smith (D)
  • 27 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 25 M. Senesi (D)
  • 3 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 4 L. Cook (M)
  • 14 A. Scott (M)
  • 17 L. Sinisterra (M)
  • 29 P. Billing (M)
  • 11 Dango Ouattara (M)
  • 26 E. Ünal (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 A. Semenyo
  • 10 R. Christie
  • 16 M. Tavernier
  • 19 J. Kluivert
  • 8 R. Faivre
  • 6 C. Mepham
  • 20 A. Radu
  • 48 M. Kinsey-Wellings

Leicester

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 41 J. Stolarczyk (G)
  • 17 H. Choudhury (D)
  • 4 C. Coady (D)
  • 23 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 5 C. Doyle (D)
  • 26 D. Praet (M)
  • 47 A. Raikhy (M)
  • 29 Y. Akgün (M)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (F)
  • 28 T. Cannon (F)
  • 40 Wanya Marçal (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Ricardo Pereira
  • 18 A. Fatawu
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ
  • 2 J. Justin
  • 45 B. Nelson
  • 46 S. Thomas
  • 1 D. Ward
  • 15 H. Souttar
  • 76 L. Briggs

Timeline

  1. Bournemouth
    35' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    E. Unal

    Foul

  2. Leicester
    37' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Arjan Raikhy

    Foul

  3. Leicester
    46' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arjan Raikhy · On: R. Pereira
  4. Leicester
    51' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Callum Doyle

    Foul

  5. Bournemouth
    57' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Senesi

    Foul

  6. Leicester
    64' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Albrighton · On: I. Fatawu
  7. Leicester
    64' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Cannon · On: K. Iheanacho
  8. Bournemouth
    73' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Ouattara · On: R. Christie
  9. Bournemouth
    73' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Senesi · On: M. Tavernier
  10. Leicester
    80' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Callum Doyle · On: J. Justin
  11. Bournemouth
    87' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    A. Scott

    Foul

  12. Bournemouth
    90' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sinisterra · On: J. Kluivert
  13. Leicester
    96' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    I. Fatawu

    Foul

  14. Leicester
    105' Leicester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Praet · On: B. Nelson
  15. Leicester
    105' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Fatawu · Assist: K. Iheanacho
  16. Bournemouth
    109' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kluivert

    Argument

  17. Leicester
    112' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    R. Pereira

    Foul

  18. Leicester
    115' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    J. Justin

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bournemouth Leicester
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 22
Corners 13 5
Total Passes 528 572
Yellow Cards 4 5
Blocked Shots 8 7
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 15 9
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 410 446
Shots Inside Box 13 12
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 14 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 105th-minute goal by Ibrahima Fatawu shifted the momentum towards Leicester’s favor as Bournemouth struggled to find an equalizer in stoppage time.
  • ▸ Leicester's strategic substitutions, including bringing on Matty Albrighton and Timothy Cannon at the 64th minute, bolstered their defense and created opportunities for attack.