Match report

Bournemouth Stuns Liverpool with 3-2 Victory in Premier League Clash

Bournemouth
Bournemouth
3–2
FT
Liverpool
Liverpool
Jan 24, 2026

Bournemouth secured an impressive victory over Liverpool, scoring three goals to two in the high-stakes Premier League clash. Evanilson and A. Jimenez opened up early leads for Bournemouth, while Van Dijk and Szoboszlai responded for Liverpool with late efforts. Despite numerous substitutions and a few yellow cards, it was Bournemouth's strong defense and timely strikes that secured their win.

Key Facts

  • • Evanilson scored the first goal at 26 minutes assisted by A. Scott.
  • • A. Jimenez added a second for Bournemouth at 33 minutes, aided by J. Hill's pass.
  • • Van Dijk reduced the deficit with a header from Szoboszlai's assist in injury time of the first half.
  • • Szoboszlai equalized for Liverpool at 80 minutes, assisted by Mohamed Salah.
  • • A. Adli secured Bournemouth’s win with a late goal in stoppage time.

Lineups

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Petrovic (G)
  • 15 A. Smith (D)
  • 23 J. Hill (D)
  • 5 M. Senesi (D)
  • 3 A. Truffert (D)
  • 8 A. Scott (M)
  • 4 L. Cook (M)
  • 20 A. Jimenez (M)
  • 22 E. J. Kroupi (M)
  • 21 A. Adli (M)
  • 9 Evanilson (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 F. Forster
  • 10 R. Christie
  • 18 B. Diakite
  • 26 E. Unal
  • 27 A. Toth
  • 44 V. Milosavljevic
  • 49 D. Sadi
  • 50 R. Rees-Dottin
  • 51 M. Dacosta Gonzalez

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (D)
  • 2 J. Gomez (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 6 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 7 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 11 M. Salah (F)
  • 18 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili
  • 28 F. Woodman
  • 3 W. Endo
  • 17 C. Jones
  • 22 H. Ekitike
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 42 T. Nyoni
  • 47 C. Ramsay
  • 73 R. Ngumoha

Timeline

  1. Bournemouth
    26' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Evanilson · Assist: A. Scott
  2. Bournemouth
    33' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Jimenez · Assist: J. Hill
  3. Liverpool
    34' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gomez · On: W. Endo
  4. Bournemouth
    45'+3 Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    E. J. Kroupi

    Time wasting

  5. Liverpool
    45' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    V. van Dijk · Assist: D. Szoboszlai
  6. Liverpool
    46' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kerkez · On: A. Robertson
  7. Liverpool
    59' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: C. Jones
  8. Liverpool
    59' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: H. Ekitike
  9. Bournemouth
    67' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. J. Kroupi · On: R. Christie
  10. Liverpool
    74' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: R. Ngumoha
  11. Liverpool
    80' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Szoboszlai · Assist: Mohamed Salah
  12. Bournemouth
    85' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Jimenez · On: A. Toth
  13. Liverpool
    90'+3 Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gravenberch

    Time wasting

  14. Bournemouth
    90'+3 Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Evanilson · On: E. Unal
  15. Bournemouth
    90' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adli

Match Stats

Stat Bournemouth Liverpool
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 77% 87%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 3 11
Total Passes 298 616
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 2.35 0.93
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 230 537
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bournemouth took an early two-goal lead through Evanilson and A. Jimenez, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Liverpool's comeback attempt saw Van Dijk score just before halftime, but Bournemouth held strong with a late goal from A. Adli to secure the win.