Everton vs Bournemouth

In a tightly contested Premier League encounter on December 2, 2025, Everton emerged victorious against Bournemouth with a final score of 1-0. The match, held at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, saw both teams battle fiercely, but it was a second-half goal that ultimately decided the outcome.

The first half saw a flurry of yellow cards, with Everton's T. Iroegbunam receiving a booking in the 22nd minute, followed by Bournemouth's J. Kluivert just before halftime. Just as Bournemouth thought they had taken the lead in the 45+3 minute, a goal by E. Kroupi was disallowed after a VAR review.

As the second half commenced, Everton's V. Mykolenko joined the list of cautioned players in the 49th minute. Bournemouth's T. Adams received a yellow card shortly after, adding to the mounting tension on the pitch. The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Everton's J. Grealish scored the only goal of the match, expertly assisted by C. Alcaraz.

Following the goal, Everton's Alcaraz was cautioned in the 79th minute, while Bournemouth's E. Ünal received a yellow card in the closing moments of the match. Despite a valiant effort from Bournemouth, they were unable to find the equalizer.

This victory is a significant boost for Everton as they strive for a strong position in the Premier League standings. J. Grealish's performance was particularly noteworthy, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. Bournemouth, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the disallowed goal and will need to regroup quickly as they continue their campaign.

Competition: Premier League
Date: December 2, 2025
Final Score: Bournemouth 0 - 1 Everton

Kick-off: February 10 2026, 19:30 GMT

Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
• Defenders: J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, V. Mykolenko
• Midfielders: J. Garner, I. Gueye, Tyrique George, K. Dewsbury-Hall
• Forwards: I. Ndiaye, T. Barry

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Đ. Petrović
• Defenders: Álex Jiménez, J. Hill, M. Senesi, A. Truffert
• Midfielders: A. Scott, A. Tóth, Rayan, R. Christie
• Forwards: A. Adli, Evanilson

Everton will be without Jack Grealish due to a foot injury, impacting their attacking options.

Bournemouth face a tougher challenge with multiple absentees, including Tyler Adams and Justin Kluivert, both sidelined with knee injuries. Additionally, Ben Doak, Juan Soler, and Marcus Tavernier are also unavailable due to various injuries.

This encounter sees Everton positioned 8th with 37 points, while Bournemouth sits 11th with 34 points, making this a crucial match for both teams to reinforce their mid-table standings.

Everton's form has been mixed recently, with their last five matches yielding two wins and three draws. They have managed a solid home performance, although their defensive consistency will be tested against Bournemouth.

Bournemouth comes into this match with slightly better form, having recorded two wins and two draws in their last five matches. They will aim to leverage their attacking prowess against Everton's defense.

• Dec 2 2025: Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
• Jan 4 2025: Bournemouth 1-0 Everton
• Aug 31 2024: Everton 2-3 Bournemouth
• Mar 30 2024: Bournemouth 2-1 Everton