Match report

Bournemouth Defeats Stoke City 2–0 in League Cup Clash

Bournemouth
Bournemouth
2–0
FT
Stoke City
Stoke City
Sep 27, 2023

Bournemouth showcased their prowess in the League Cup as they defeated Stoke City 2-0 at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday night. The Cherries took full control of the match with two well-timed goals from D. Solanke and J. Rothwell, making it a comfortable evening for the home fans.

Key Facts

  • • Bournemouth secured victory over Stoke City by 2-0 in the League Cup.
  • • D. Solanke scored at minute 51 with an assist from A. Smith.
  • • J. Rothwell found the back of the net unassisted in the 54th minute.
  • • Stoke City's B. Pearson and Ben Wilmot received yellow cards.

Lineups

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 A. Radu (G)
  • 15 A. Smith (D)
  • 27 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 25 M. Senesi (D)
  • 3 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 8 J. Rothwell (M)
  • 4 L. Cook (M)
  • 7 D. Brooks (M)
  • 22 H. Traorè (M)
  • 11 D. Ouattara (M)
  • 24 A. Semenyo (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 R. Christie
  • 9 D. Solanke
  • 16 M. Tavernier
  • 18 T. Adams
  • 21 K. Moore
  • 19 J. Kluivert
  • 1 Neto
  • 37 M. Aarons
  • 26 G. Kilkenny

Stoke City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Bonham (G)
  • 17 K. Hoever (D)
  • 5 M. Rose (D)
  • 16 B. Wilmot (D)
  • 2 L. Gooch (D)
  • 15 J. Thompson (M)
  • 4 B. Pearson (M)
  • 27 M. Léris (M)
  • 12 D. Johnson (M)
  • 22 Bae Jun-Ho (M)
  • 18 Wesley (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. Hakšabanović
  • 28 J. Laurent
  • 11 D. Gayle
  • 35 N. Lowe
  • 30 S. Sidibe
  • 21 N. Jojić
  • 34 F. Fielding
  • 23 L. McNally
  • 7 André Vidigal

Timeline

  1. Bournemouth
    46' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. J. Traore · On: R. Christie
  2. Bournemouth
    46' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Semenyo · On: D. Solanke
  3. Bournemouth
    51' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Solanke · Assist: A. Smith
  4. Bournemouth
    54' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rothwell
  5. Bournemouth
    62' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Brooks · On: M. Tavernier
  6. Stoke City
    67' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    B. Pearson

    Foul

  7. Bournemouth
    70' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Cook · On: T. Adams
  8. Stoke City
    70' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bae · On: S. Haksabanovic
  9. Stoke City
    70' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Pearson · On: J. Laurent
  10. Stoke City
    77' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Wesley Moraes · On: D. Gayle
  11. Stoke City
    77' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Daniel Johnson · On: N. Lowe
  12. Stoke City
    79' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    Ben Wilmot

    Foul

  13. Stoke City
    83' Stoke City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Leris · On: S. Sidibe
  14. Bournemouth
    85' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Solanke · On: K. Moore

Match Stats

Stat Bournemouth Stoke City
Fouls 9 18
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 481 403
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 6 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 400 318
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bournemouth took a decisive lead through D. Solanke’s goal at the half-hour mark, which shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ J. Rothwell's second goal just three minutes later effectively sealed the win for Bournemouth and dampened Stoke City's hopes of a comeback.