Match report

Leicester Hold Off Bournemouth for 1-1 Draw in Premier League

Leicester
Leicester
1–1
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
May 21, 2017

Leicester City held off a determined Bournemouth side to secure a 1-1 draw in their Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium. The Cherries took the lead early through Jérémy Toulalan's goal but Leicester equalized just before halftime when Jamie Vardy found the back of the net, assisted by Islam Slimani. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, neither side could find a winner, resulting in a well-deserved point for both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Leicester City 1-1 Bournemouth
  • • Bournemouth took the lead in the 1st minute through Jérémy Toulalan
  • • Leicester equalized in the 51st minute with a goal from Jamie Vardy, assisted by Islam Slimani
  • • Leicester had three players receive yellow cards: Yohan Benalouane, Danny Simpson, and Riyad Mahrez
  • • Bournemouth's Steve Cook received a yellow card in the 75th minute

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 28 C. Fuchs (D)
  • 17 D. Simpson (D)
  • 29 Y. Benalouane (D)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 3 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 10 A. King (M)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 19 I. Slimani (F)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 D. Amartey
  • 22 D. Gray
  • 14 B. Kapustka
  • 21 R. Zieler
  • 20 S. Okazaki
  • 27 M. Wasilewski
  • 7 A. Musa

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 21 R. Allsop (G)
  • 2 S. Francis (D)
  • 11 C. Daniels (D)
  • 15 A. Smith (D)
  • 3 S. Cook (D)
  • 6 A. Surman (M)
  • 4 D. Gosling (M)
  • 7 M. Pugh (M)
  • 19 J. Stanislas (M)
  • 24 R. Fraser (F)
  • 31 L. Mousset (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 B. Afobe
  • 33 J. Ibe
  • 58 M. Worthington
  • 12 A. Ramsdale
  • 14 B. Smith
  • 44 S. Surridge
  • 38 B. Cargill

Timeline

  1. Bournemouth
    1' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stanislas
  2. Leicester
    45' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Yohan Benalouane
  3. Leicester
    51' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy · Assist: I. Slimani
  4. Leicester
    57' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    D. Simpson
  5. Leicester
    59' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yohan Benalouane · On: Daniel Amartey
  6. Bournemouth
    62' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mousset · On: B. Afobe
  7. Bournemouth
    63' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pugh · On: J. Ibe
  8. Leicester
    73' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Albrighton · On: D. Gray
  9. Bournemouth
    74' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Fraser · On: M. Worthington
  10. Bournemouth
    75' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    S. Francis
  11. Leicester
    84' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mahrez
  12. Leicester
    90' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    B. Chilwell

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Bournemouth
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 78%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 10
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 412 446
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 324 350
Shots Inside Box 17 2
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bournemouth's early goal in the 1st minute set the tone for a fast-paced start
  • ▸ Jamie Vardy's equalizer just before halftime shifted momentum back to Leicester, providing them with renewed confidence