Match report

Bournemouth 2-1 Burnley: Cherries Secure Crucial Victory in Premier League

Burnley
Burnley
1–2
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
May 13, 2018

Bournemouth clinched a crucial 2-1 victory over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Chris Wood opened the scoring for Burnley in the 39th minute with an assist from Ashley Westwood. Despite Burnley's initial lead, Bournemouth rallied with goals from Joshua King in the 74th minute and Callum Wilson in stoppage time to secure a vital win.

Key Facts

  • • Chris Wood (Burnley) scored in the 39th minute
  • • Ashley Westwood (Burnley) provided the assist for Wood's goal
  • • Joshua King (Bournemouth) equalized in the 74th minute
  • • Callum Wilson (Bournemouth) scored the winning goal in stoppage time
  • • Bournemouth's victory secured them three vital points in the Premier League

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 29 N. Pope (G)
  • 23 S. Ward (D)
  • 28 K. Long (D)
  • 2 M. Lowton (D)
  • 5 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 25 A. Lennon (M)
  • 4 J. Cork (M)
  • 17 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 18 A. Westwood (M)
  • 13 J. Hendrick (F)
  • 11 C. Wood (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Vokes
  • 21 N. Wells
  • 31 D. McNeil
  • 7 G. N'Koudou
  • 3 C. Taylor
  • 1 T. Heaton
  • 26 P. Bardsley

Bournemouth

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 27 A. Begović (G)
  • 11 C. Daniels (M)
  • 3 S. Cook (D)
  • 5 N. Aké (D)
  • 26 T. Mings (D)
  • 6 A. Surman (M)
  • 24 R. Fraser (M)
  • 33 J. Ibe (F)
  • 22 E. Hyndman (M)
  • 17 J. King (F)
  • 31 L. Mousset (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Wilson
  • 4 D. Gosling
  • 18 J. Defoe
  • 1 A. Boruc
  • 58 K. Taylor
  • 7 M. Pugh
  • 14 B. Smith

Timeline

  1. Burnley
    39' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wood · Assist: A. Westwood
  2. Bournemouth
    59' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mousset · On: C. Wilson
  3. Bournemouth
    59' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Hyndman · On: D. Gosling
  4. Burnley
    61' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wood · On: S. Vokes
  5. Bournemouth
    66' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Mings · On: J. Defoe
  6. Bournemouth
    74' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Joshua King · Assist: C. Daniels
  7. Burnley
    80' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Guðmunds­son · On: Nahki Wells
  8. Bournemouth
    90'+3 Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wilson · Assist: J. Defoe
  9. Burnley
    90'+4 Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lennon · On: D. McNeil

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Bournemouth
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 73% 76%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 7 8
Total Passes 416 401
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 303 305
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bournemouth's substitution of Callum Wilson for Charlie Wilson in the 59th minute provided a fresh attacking impetus
  • ▸ Joshua King's equalizer in the 74th minute marked a turning point, giving Bournemouth momentum heading into the second half
  • ▸ Callum Wilson's goal in stoppage time sealed the comeback and secured the win for Bournemouth, staving off Burnley's bid for a late comeback