Date: Monday, September 30, 2024
Kick Off: 00:30
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Attendance: 11,243
Referee: Michael Oliver
On Monday, September 30, 2024, A.F.C. Bournemouth welcomed Southampton F.C. to the Vitality Stadium for a highly anticipated south-coast rivalry. Bournemouth, looking to secure their first home win of the season, faced a Southampton side struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table with just one point from six matches. The match kicked off at 00:30 under the floodlights, with both teams desperate for a positive result. Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola was serving a touchline ban, while Russell Martin aimed to revive Southampton’s fortunes.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C.Head-to-Head
Bournemouth came into the fixture in 13th place, while Southampton languished at 19th. Historically, matches between these two sides have always been fiercely competitive, but Bournemouth had not defeated Southampton at home since 2016. The stakes were high as both teams needed a win to improve their standings.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Lineups and Substitutes
A.F.C. Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
Defenders:
- Milos Kerkez (YC 50’)
- Marcos Senesi
- Adam Smith (C)
- Illia Zabarnyi
Midfielders:
- Lewis Cook (Assist 32’, 39’)
- Ryan Christie
- Marcus Tavernier (Assist 17’, YC 45+1’)
- Dango Ouattara (Goal 32’)
- Antoine Semenyo (Goal 39’)
Forward:
- Evanilson (Goal 17’)
Substitutes:
- Mark Travers
- Dean Huijsen
- Julián Araujo
- Max Aarons
- Alex Scott (Sub 76’)
- David Brooks
- Luis Sinisterra (Sub 89’)
- Justin Kluivert (Sub 61’)
- Enes Ünal (Sub 76’)
Southampton F.C. (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper:
- Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders:
- Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Goal 51’)
- Yukinari Sugawara (YC 52’)
- Charlie Taylor
- Jan Bednarek
Midfielders:
- Flynn Downes (YC 55’)
- Mateus Fernandes (YC 27’, Sub 70’)
- Maxwel Cornet (Sub 45’)
- Ryan Fraser (Sub 45’)
- Lesley Ugochukwu (Sub 45’)
Forward:
- Tyler Dibling (YC 55’, Sub 76’)
Substitutes:
- Alex McCarthy
- Kyle Walker-Peters
- Joe Aribo (Sub 45’)
- Adam Lallana (Sub 70’, YC 90+3’)
- Ross Stewart (Sub 45’)
- Ben Brereton Diaz (Sub 45’)
- Adam Armstrong
- Cameron Archer (Sub 76’)
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. First Half Highlights
Bournemouth exploded out of the blocks with an electrifying performance. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Marcus Tavernier delivered a brilliant free-kick that found Evanilson, who confidently volleyed the ball into the bottom corner past Aaron Ramsdale. This was Evanilson’s first goal for Bournemouth, and it set the tone for a dominant display.
In the 32nd minute, Lewis Cook’s powerful shot took a deflection off Dango Ouattara and found its way into the back of the net to make it 2-0. Bournemouth continued their relentless pressure, and just seven minutes later, Antoine Semenyo weaved through the Southampton defense before finishing low into the corner, assisted by Cook once again.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Half-time Score: Bournemouth 3-0 Southampton
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Second Half Highlights
Southampton made a triple substitution at halftime, bringing on Joe Aribo, Ross Stewart, and Ben Brereton Diaz in an attempt to spark a comeback. The changes brought about a more energetic display from Southampton, and five minutes after the restart, Taylor Harwood-Bellis headed home from a deflected cross by Mateus Fernandes, reducing the deficit to 3-1.
Despite Southampton’s improved showing, Bournemouth’s defense held firm. Substitute Ben Brereton Diaz came close in the 57th minute, but his shot went wide. Bournemouth, through Kepa Arrizabalaga and Milos Kerkez, expertly managed the closing stages to ensure the result remained secure.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Full-time Score: Bournemouth 3-1 Southampton
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Stats
| A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Stats | Bournemouth | Southampton |
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession (%) | 48 | 52 |
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Timeline
- 17’ Goal (Bournemouth 1-0): Marcus Tavernier’s smart free-kick found Evanilson, who expertly volleyed the ball into the bottom-left corner, giving Bournemouth an early lead.
- 32’ Goal (Bournemouth 2-0): Lewis Cook’s strike from outside the box deflected off Dango Ouattara, wrong-footing Ramsdale and doubling Bournemouth’s advantage.
- 39’ Goal (Bournemouth 3-0): Antoine Semenyo scored a stunning solo goal, cutting inside and drilling a low shot into the bottom corner to make it 3-0.
- 51’ Goal (Bournemouth 3-1): Southampton responded early in the second half through Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who rose highest to head home a cross.
Impact on Points Table
This victory lifted A.F.C. Bournemouth to 11th place in the Premier League, while Southampton remained in 19th, with just one point from six matches. Bournemouth’s win gave them a significant morale boost, while Southampton’s struggles continued, leaving them rooted in the relegation zone.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Man of the Match
Antoine Semenyo was voted Man of the Match for his outstanding performance, contributing a goal and an assist in a dominant attacking display. His pace and creativity caused constant problems for the Southampton defense.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Player Achievements
- Evanilson scored his first-ever goal for Bournemouth since his summer transfer.
- Dango Ouattara continued his excellent form with another goal.
- Antoine Semenyo shone with both a goal and an assist, asserting himself as a key figure in Bournemouth’s attack.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. Commentary
Full-time: Bournemouth secure a 3-1 victory over Southampton.
90+5′ The final whistle blows.
90+4′ Taylor Harwood-Bellis wins a free kick for Southampton.
90+4′ Luis Sinisterra fouls Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
90+3′ Adam Lallana is shown a yellow card for a foul on Ross Stewart.
90+3′ Ross Stewart wins a free kick for Southampton.
90+3′ Marcos Senesi fouls Ross Stewart.
90+1′ Luis Sinisterra’s shot is saved.
90′ Four minutes of added time will be played.
90′ Southampton win a corner.
89′ Luis Sinisterra replaces Antoine Semenyo for Bournemouth.
88′ Adam Lallana wins a free kick for Southampton.
88′ Ryan Christie fouls Adam Lallana.
84′ Joe Aribo’s shot is blocked.
82′ Ryan Christie misses a shot.
80′ Antoine Semenyo’s shot is blocked.
80′ Bournemouth win a corner.
76′ Cameron Archer replaces Tyler Dibling for Southampton.
76′ Alex Scott replaces Marcus Tavernier for Bournemouth.
76′ Enes Ünal replaces Evanilson for Bournemouth.
75′ Adam Lallana misses a shot.
74′ Southampton win a corner.
70′ Adam Lallana replaces Mateus Fernandes for Southampton.
69′ Illia Zabarnyi fouls Ross Stewart.
69′ Ross Stewart wins a free kick for Southampton.
68′ Ryan Christie fouls Mateus Fernandes.
68′ Mateus Fernandes wins a free kick for Southampton.
68′ Evanilson’s shot is saved.
67′ Antoine Semenyo fouls Joe Aribo.
67′ Joe Aribo wins a free kick for Southampton.
67′ Justin Kluivert’s shot is blocked.
65′ Bournemouth win a corner.
65′ Antoine Semenyo’s shot is blocked.
63′ Antoine Semenyo’s shot is blocked.
61′ Justin Kluivert replaces Dango Ouattara for Bournemouth.
61′ Milos Kerkez misses a shot.
60′ Bournemouth win a corner.
60′ Bournemouth win a corner.
58′ Mateus Fernandes fouls Evanilson.
58′ Evanilson wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
58′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Southampton.
57′ Ben Brereton misses a shot.
55′ Flynn Downes wins a free kick for Southampton.
55′ Illia Zabarnyi fouls Flynn Downes.
55′ Tyler Dibling is shown a yellow card for a foul on Milos Kerkez.
55′ Flynn Downes is shown a yellow card for a foul on Milos Kerkez.
55′ Milos Kerkez wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
55′ Tyler Dibling fouls Milos Kerkez.
54′ Ross Stewart misses a header.
52′ Yukinari Sugawara is shown a yellow card for a foul on Marcus Tavernier.
52′ Marcus Tavernier wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
52′ Yukinari Sugawara fouls Marcus Tavernier.
51′ Taylor Harwood-Bellis scores the second goal for Southampton.
50′ Taylor Harwood-Bellis’s shot is saved.
50′ Milos Kerkez is shown a yellow card for a foul on Tyler Dibling.
50′ Tyler Dibling wins a free kick for Southampton.
50′ Milos Kerkez fouls Tyler Dibling.
49′ Flynn Downes wins a free kick for Southampton.
49′ Antoine Semenyo fouls Flynn Downes.
46′ Ben Brereton replaces Maxwel Cornet for Southampton.
46′ Ross Stewart replaces Lesley Ugochukwu for Southampton.
46′ Joe Aribo replaces Ryan Fraser for Southampton.
Second Half
45+4′ First half ends. Bournemouth lead 3-0.
45+4′ Bournemouth win a corner.
45+3′ Bournemouth win a corner.
45+2′ Milos Kerkez wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
45+2′ Tyler Dibling fouls Milos Kerkez.
45+2′ Ryan Christie’s shot is blocked.
45+1′ Marcus Tavernier is shown a yellow card for a foul on Mateus Fernandes.
45+1′ Mateus Fernandes wins a free kick for Southampton.
45+1′ Antoine Semenyo fouls Mateus Fernandes.
45+1′ Fourth official announces three minutes of added time.
43′ Evanilson fouls Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
43′ Taylor Harwood-Bellis wins a free kick for Southampton.
41′ Tyler Dibling wins a free kick for Southampton.
41′ Marcos Senesi fouls Tyler Dibling.
39′ Antoine Semenyo scores the third goal for Bournemouth.
37′ Bournemouth win a corner.
36′ Maxwel Cornet is offside.
32′ Dango Ouattara scores the second goal for Bournemouth.
32′ Lewis Cook’s shot is blocked.
31′ Lesley Ugochukwu wins a free kick for Southampton.
31′ Marcus Tavernier fouls Lesley Ugochukwu.
29′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Marcos Senesi’s injury.
28′ Delay in the match due to an injury to Marcos Senesi.
27′ Mateus Fernandes is shown a yellow card for a foul on Marcos Senesi.
27′ Marcos Senesi wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
27′ Marcus Tavernier’s shot is saved.
25′ Flynn Downes fouls Ryan Christie.
25′ Ryan Christie wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
23′ Charlie Taylor wins a free kick for Southampton.
23′ Antoine Semenyo fouls Charlie Taylor.
22′ Lewis Cook fouls Ryan Fraser.
22′ Ryan Fraser wins a free kick for Southampton.
20′ Taylor Harwood-Bellis fouls Evanilson.
20′ Evanilson wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
19′ Ryan Christie wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
19′ Tyler Dibling fouls Ryan Christie.
18′ Ryan Christie fouls Lesley Ugochukwu.
18′ Lesley Ugochukwu wins a free kick for Southampton.
17′ Evanilson scores the opening goal for Bournemouth.
17′ Antoine Semenyo wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
17′ Flynn Downes fouls Antoine Semenyo.
16′ Antoine Semenyo is offside.
15′ Flynn Downes handles the ball.
15′ Ryan Christie fouls Maxwel Cornet.
15′ Maxwel Cornet wins a free kick for Southampton.
13′ Flynn Downes wins a free kick for Southampton.
13′ Dango Ouattara fouls Flynn Downes.
8′ Ryan Fraser’s shot is saved.
7′ Taylor Harwood-Bellis wins a free kick for Southampton.
7′ Evanilson fouls Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
6′ Marcus Tavernier wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
6′ Lesley Ugochukwu fouls Marcus Tavernier.
5′ Ryan Christie wins a free kick for Bournemouth.
5′ Tyler Dibling fouls Ryan Christie.
5′ Southampton win a corner.
4′ Southampton win a corner.
4′ Maxwel Cornet’s shot is blocked.
2′ Tyler Dibling’s shot is blocked.
First Half
Lineups are announced and players warm up.
A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. on September 30, 2024, was a tale of two halves. Bournemouth dominated the first half with goals from Evanilson, Ouattara, and Semenyo, while Southampton could only muster a single response in the second half through Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Bournemouth’s attacking play was superb, and they claimed a deserved 3-1 victory.
FAQs
- How many goals did Bournemouth score in the A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C.?
Bournemouth scored 3 goals. - Who was the Man of the Match in the A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C.?
Antoine Semenyo was voted Man of the Match. - What was the impact of the match on the Premier League table after the A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. match?
Bournemouth climbed to 11th, while Southampton remained in 19th place. - Did Evanilson score his first goal for Bournemouth in the A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C. match?
Yes, Evanilson scored his first goal for Bournemouth in the 17th minute. - How did Southampton perform in the second half in the A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Southampton F.C.?
Southampton improved in the second half, scoring a goal through Taylor Harwood-Bellis, but they couldn’t overturn the deficit.
