Match report

Chelsea Draws 2-2 with Bournemouth in Premier League Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–2
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Dec 30, 2025

Chelsea drew an intense match with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, ending in a 2-2 deadlock. Early goals by David Brooks for Bournemouth and Charlie Palmer for Chelsea set the tone, while Estevão's penalty confirmed and Evanilson's late goal sealed the draw.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea vs Bournemouth: 2-2 Draw at Stamford Bridge (Premier League)
  • • David Brooks scored for Bournemouth in the 6th minute.
  • • Charlie Palmer converted a penalty for Chelsea in the 15th minute.
  • • Evanilson equalized for Bournemouth in the 82nd minute, securing the draw.
  • • Estevão was involved in two key plays with a VAR-confirmed penalty and late substitution.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 34 J. Acheampong (D)
  • 29 W. Fofana (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 41 Estêvão (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (M)
  • 9 L. Delap (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo
  • 24 R. James
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 40 F. Buonanotte
  • 11 J. Gittens
  • 7 P. Neto
  • 20 Joao Pedro

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Petrovic (G)
  • 20 A. Jimenez (D)
  • 23 J. Hill (D)
  • 5 M. Senesi (D)
  • 3 A. Truffert (D)
  • 16 M. Tavernier (M)
  • 8 A. Scott (M)
  • 7 D. Brooks (M)
  • 19 J. Kluivert (M)
  • 24 A. Semenyo (M)
  • 9 Evanilson (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 W. Dennis
  • 2 J. Araujo
  • 6 J. Soler
  • 15 A. Smith
  • 18 B. Diakite
  • 21 A. Adli
  • 22 E. J. Kroupi
  • 26 E. Unal
  • 50 R. Rees-Dottin

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    4' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  2. Bournemouth
    6' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Brooks
  3. Chelsea
    12' Chelsea Var · Penalty confirmed
    Estêvão
  4. Chelsea
    15' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    C. Palmer
  5. Chelsea
    23' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Fernandez · Assist: A. Garnacho
  6. Bournemouth
    27' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kluivert
  7. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Acheampong · On: R. James
  8. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: P. Neto
  9. Chelsea
    63' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Palmer · On: João Pedro
  10. Bournemouth
    78' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Brooks · On: A. Adli
  11. Bournemouth
    82' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Evanilson · On: E. Unal
  12. Bournemouth
    84' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tavernier

    Foul

  13. Chelsea
    87' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Delap · On: Andrey Santos
  14. Chelsea
    90'+3 Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Estêvão · On: J. Gittens
  15. Bournemouth
    90'+3 Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kluivert · On: A. Smith

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Bournemouth
Fouls 5 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 73%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 17
Corners 12 3
Total Passes 563 269
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 2.31 3.14
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 483 197
Shots Inside Box 15 12
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to M. Caicedo (Chelsea) set a tense tone for the match.
  • ▸ Charlie Palmer's penalty conversion tied the game at 1-1 in the 15th minute, sparking Chelsea’s momentum.
  • ▸ Evanilson's late goal for Bournemouth in the 82nd minute was crucial in evening out the score and securing a hard-fought draw.