Match report

Everton Defeats Bournemouth 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Everton
Everton
1–0
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
May 28, 2023

Everton held off a resolute Bournemouth side to secure all three points with a narrow victory. Aissa Doucouré's strike midway through the second half proved decisive as Everton maintained pressure and limited their opponents' chances.

Key Facts

  • • Everton defeated Bournemouth 1-0 in the Premier League match on May 28, 2023.
  • • Aissa Doucouré scored the only goal of the game for Everton at minute 57.
  • • Bournemouth made three substitutions during the second half: D. Brooks, R. Christie, and A. Smith came on.
  • • Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford received a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Lineups

Everton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 13 Y. Mina (D)
  • 30 C. Coady (D)
  • 2 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 37 J. Garner (M)
  • 27 I. Gueye (M)
  • 16 A. Doucouré (M)
  • 7 D. McNeil (M)
  • 8 A. Onana (F)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (F)
  • 11 D. Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 E. Simms
  • 15 A. Begović
  • 5 M. Keane
  • 31 A. Lonergan
  • 20 N. Maupay
  • 46 S. McAllister
  • 4 M. Holgate
  • 64 R. Welch

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Travers (G)
  • 15 A. Smith (D)
  • 27 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 25 M. Senesi (D)
  • 5 L. Kelly (D)
  • 8 J. Lerma (M)
  • 29 P. Billing (M)
  • 7 D. Brooks (M)
  • 10 R. Christie (M)
  • 11 D. Ouattara (M)
  • 9 D. Solanke (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Viña
  • 21 K. Moore
  • 32 J. Anthony
  • 3 J. Stephens
  • 17 J. Stacey
  • 6 C. Mepham
  • 4 L. Cook
  • 12 D. Randolph
  • 49 D. Sadi

Timeline

  1. Bournemouth
    56' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Brooks · On: M. Viña
  2. Everton
    57' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Doucouré
  3. Bournemouth
    65' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Christie · On: K. Moore
  4. Bournemouth
    68' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Senesi

    Foul

  5. Bournemouth
    70' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    D. Solanke

    Argument

  6. Everton
    74' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Pickford

    Argument

  7. Bournemouth
    83' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Smith · On: J. Anthony
  8. Everton
    87' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Gray · On: E. Simms

Match Stats

Stat Everton Bournemouth
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 73% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 305 533
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.04 0.47
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 223 447
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Aissa Doucouré's goal at the 57-minute mark shifted momentum decisively to Everton, giving them control of the match.
  • ▸ Bournemouth struggled with discipline as they received two yellow cards in quick succession (Senesi and Solanke), affecting their ability to mount a comeback.