Match report
Bournemouth 2–2 Manchester United: Late Drama in Premier League Clash
Bournemouth
2–2
FT
Manchester United
Mar 20, 2026
Bournemouth staged a remarkable comeback to draw 2-2 with Manchester United in a highly eventful Premier League clash. Despite going a goal down to Bruno Fernandes' penalty, Bournemouth rallied with goals from R. Christie and an own goal from J. Hill. The match saw Manchester United reduced to 10 men after Harry Maguire's red card, yet they managed to salvage a point through a late penalty conversion by Bruno Fernandes.
Key Facts
- • Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty for Manchester United in the 61st minute
- • R. Christie equalized for Bournemouth in the 67th minute
- • J. Hill's own goal gave Bournemouth the lead in the 71st minute
- • Harry Maguire was sent off for Manchester United in the 78th minute
- • E. J. Kroupi scored a penalty for Bournemouth in the 81st minute
- • Bruno Fernandes scored a late penalty to secure a draw for Manchester United
Lineups
Bournemouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Đorđe Petrović (G)
- 20 Álex Jiménez (D)
- 23 James Hill (D)
- 5 Marcos Senesi (D)
- 3 Adrien Truffert (D)
- 8 Alex Scott (M)
- 10 Ryan Christie (M)
- 37 Rayan (M)
- 16 Marcus Tavernier (M)
- 21 Amine Adli (M)
- 9 Evanilson (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Adam Smith
- 7 David Brooks
- 22 Eli Junior Kroupi
- 11 Ben Gannon-Doak
- 29 Christos Mandas
- 18 Bafodé Diakité
- 44 Veljko Milosavljević
- 27 Alex Tóth
- 26 Enes Ünal
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Senne Lammens (G)
- 2 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 15 Leny Yoro (D)
- 5 Harry Maguire (D)
- 23 Luke Shaw (D)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 37 Kobbie Mainoo (M)
- 16 Amad Diallo (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 Matheus Cunha (M)
- 19 Bryan Mbeumo (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Benjamin Šeško
- 26 Ayden Heaven
- 25 Manuel Ugarte
- 7 Mason Mount
- 1 Altay Bayındır
- 33 Tyler Fredricson
- 12 Tyrell Malacia
- 39 Tyler Fletcher
- 11 Joshua Zirkzee
Timeline
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28' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardCasemiro
Holding
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59' Bournemouth Card · Yellow CardA. Jimenez
Holding
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61' Manchester United Goal · PenaltyBruno Fernandes
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67' Bournemouth Goal · Normal GoalR. Christie · Assist: A. Truffert
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71' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Mbeumo · On: B. Sesko
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71' Manchester United Goal · Own GoalJ. Hill
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73' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Adli · On: D. Brooks
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73' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Jimenez · On: A. Smith
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73' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Christie · On: E. J. Kroupi
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78' Manchester United Card · Red CardHarry Maguire
Roughing
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81' Bournemouth Goal · PenaltyE. J. Kroupi
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82' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Cunha · On: A. Heaven
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82' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Casemiro · On: M. Ugarte
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87' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 4Off: Rayan · On: B. Doak
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90'+5 Manchester United Card · Yellow CardB. Sesko
Roughing
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90'+6 Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Diallo · On: Mason Mount
Match Stats
| Stat | Bournemouth | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 499 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.56 | 1.77 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 422 | 315 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' penalty in the 61st minute gave Manchester United the lead, but the momentum quickly shifted in favor of Bournemouth
- ▸ R. Christie's goal and J. Hill's own goal in quick succession turned the match around for Bournemouth
- ▸ Harry Maguire's red card in the 78th minute left Manchester United with a numerical disadvantage, yet they managed to level the score with a late penalty