Match report
Bournemouth Stuns Arsenal with 2-1 Victory in Premier League Clash
Arsenal
1–2
FT
Bournemouth
Apr 11, 2026
Bournemouth stunned Premier League champions Arsenal with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from E. J. Kroupi and A. Scott. Arsenal managed to level through a penalty scored by V. Gyökeres, but Bournemouth's defensive solidity and clinical finishing secured a crucial three points.
Key Facts
- • E. J. Kroupi scored Bournemouth's opening goal in the 17th minute.
- • V. Gyökeres equalized for Arsenal from the penalty spot in the 35th minute.
- • A. Scott netted the winning goal for Bournemouth in the 74th minute.
- • Arsenal had several substitutions, including K. Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli.
- • E. J. Kroupi and V. Gyökeres each received a yellow card during the match.
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David Raya (G)
- 4 Ben White (D)
- 2 William Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 49 Myles Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 36 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 41 Declan Rice (M)
- 20 Noni Madueke (M)
- 29 Kai Havertz (M)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (M)
- 14 Viktor Gyökeres (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Kepa Arrizabalaga
- 3 Cristhian Mosquera
- 89 Marli Salmon
- 5 Piero Hincapié
- 16 Christian Nørgaard
- 10 Eberechi Eze
- 19 Leandro Trossard
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
- 56 Max Dowman
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)
- 22 Eli Junior Kroupi (M)
- 16 Marcus Tavernier (M)
- 9 Evanilson (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Christos Mandas
- 11 Ben Gannon-Doak
- 7 David Brooks
- 15 Adam Smith
- 12 Tyler Adams
- 18 Bafodé Diakité
- 27 Alex Tóth
- 26 Enes Ünal
- 21 Amine Adli
Timeline
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17' Bournemouth Goal · Normal GoalE. J. Kroupi
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35' Arsenal Goal · PenaltyV. Gyökeres
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54' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Havertz · On: E. Eze
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54' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Noni Madueke · On: M. Dowman
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54' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: L. Trossard
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70' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Christie · On: T. Adams
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70' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2Off: Rayan · On: D. Brooks
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74' Bournemouth Goal · Normal GoalA. Scott · Assist: Evanilson
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76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: Benjamin White · On: C. Mosquera
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76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: Gabriel Jesus
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77' Bournemouth Card · Yellow CardA. Truffert
Holding
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79' Bournemouth Card · Yellow CardE. J. Kroupi
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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80' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardV. Gyökeres
Tripping
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85' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3Off: E. J. Kroupi · On: A. Toth
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90'+6 Bournemouth Card · Yellow CardJ. Hill
Delay of game
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90' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 4Off: Evanilson · On: E. Unal
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90' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Jimenez · On: A. Smith
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 80% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 389 | 362 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 2.41 | 1.20 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 313 | 288 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bournemouth's early goal by E. J. Kroupi in the 17th minute set the tone for a confident performance and put pressure on Arsenal.
- ▸ A. Scott's goal in the 74th minute restored Bournemouth's lead and ultimately secured the victory, despite Arsenal's efforts to equalize.