Season 2026-27

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace

Premier League · Round 35 · Sun 3 May 2026, 14:00

Bournemouth
30 Full time
Crystal Palace

Bournemouth beat Crystal Palace 3–0 on 3 May 2026 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 35). Goals – Bournemouth: Jefferson Lerma 10' (og), Eli Junior Kroupi 32' (pen), Rayan 77'. Highest-rated player: James Hill (8.6). In 18 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Bournemouth have won 5, Crystal Palace 6 and 7 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 10' Jefferson Lerma Bournemouth · Own goal 1–0
  2. 32' Eli Junior Kroupi Bournemouth · Penalty 2–0
  3. Half time · 2–0
  4. 77' Rayan Bournemouth · assist David Brooks 3–0
  5. Full time · 3–0

Match statistics

BournemouthCrystal Palace

Top stats

50%Ball possession50%
2.08Expected goals (xG)0.89
16Total shots7
5Shots on target1
2Big chances1
7Corner kicks1

Shooting

1.93xG on target (xGOT)0.05
0Big chances missed1
10Shots inside the box6
6Shots outside the box1
5Shots off target5
6Blocked shots1
0Hit the woodwork1
0Headed goals0

Passing

391Passes405
45Long passes66
110Final third passes107
19Crosses11
1.33Expected assists (xA)0.92
32Touches in opposition box21
16Throw-ins18

Defending

17Tackles22
9Interceptions4
26Clearances31
63Duels won54
1Errors leading to shot2
0Errors leading to goal1

Discipline

10Fouls11
3Offsides0
11Free kicks10

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Bournemouth

Substitutes used

Unused

Bafode Diakite, Mandas C., Adam Smith, Alex Toth

Crystal Palace

Substitutes used

Unused

Walter Benitez, Cardines R., Nathaniel Clyne, Remi Matthews

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Match Commentary

  1. 90+6' Full time That's it for today, Robert Jones has blown his whistle and the game is over.
  2. 90+5' Enes Unal (Bournemouth) takes a long run up and smacks the long-range free kick towards goal, but the defensive wall bravely blocks the effort.
  3. 90+3' Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Djordje Petrovic intercepts the ball.
  4. 90+1' Good defending. Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) tries to find Tyrick Mitchell inside the box, but the pass is cut out.
  5. 90' 4 additional min. will be played.
  6. 90' Enes Unal (Bournemouth) is adjudged offside.
  7. 89' Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his strike from the penalty spot wasn't accurate enough and the ball bounced away off the left post!
  8. 88' The attendance is 11122.
  9. 86' Here is a change. Marcus Tavernier is going off and Andoni Iraola gives the last tactical orders to Ben Doak (Bournemouth).
  10. 86' Substitution. Amine Adli (Bournemouth) in, Rayan out.
  11. 84' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
  12. 84' Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace) hammers the ball from far out, but his shot is blocked by an opposition player.
  13. 83' Djordje Petrovic displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
  14. 82' Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.
  15. 81' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul.
  16. 80' The manager has decided to make a substitution and Evanilson walks off the pitch to be replaced by Enes Unal (Bournemouth).
  17. 77' Goal · 3–0 Rayan (Bournemouth) collects a sweet pass and fires a low shot into the bottom left corner. What a goal!
  18. 76' Chadi Riad is substituted due to injury. Oliver Glasner gives a chance to Chris Richards (Crystal Palace).
  19. 74' A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) but poses no threat. The ball goes out of play and Bournemouth will have a goal kick.
  20. 71' Evanilson (Bournemouth) did his best to latch onto a through ball, but it was too strong.
  21. 70' Andoni Iraola has decided to substitute Eli Junior Kroupi and he is replaced by David Brooks (Bournemouth).
  22. 69' It will be a substitution. Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) is ready to enter the pitch as Tyler Adams walks off.
  23. 68' Rayan (Bournemouth) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
  24. 66' Alex Scott (Bournemouth) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Robert Jones blows for a foul.
  25. 65' We are about to witness a substitution. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is replacing Jorgen Strand Larsen.
  26. 65' Rayan (Bournemouth) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  27. 64' Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace) decided to shoot after receiving a sweet pass. If it wasn't for Djordje Petrovic's superb save the ball would have probably ended up in the bottom left corner.
  28. 61' Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul.
  29. 61' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
  30. 60' Neat passing move from Crystal Palace in order to create new attacking opportunities.
  31. 59' Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) collects a pass inside the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
  32. 55' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Bournemouth.
  33. 55' Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace) controls the ball after receiving a cross, but he slices his shot well wide of the right post.
  34. 54' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
  35. 53' Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace) flights in a cross from the free kick, but he overhits it and fails to find any of his teammates.
  36. 52' Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. Crystal Palace have a free kick.
  37. 52' Alejandro Jimenez (Bournemouth) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Robert Jones stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
  38. 50' Rayan (Bournemouth) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  39. 49' The resulting set piece from Crystal Palace is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
  40. 49' Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace) plays a one-two with Brennan Johnson, but the move breaks down. Crystal Palace have been awarded a corner kick.
  41. 47' Rayan (Bournemouth) jumps for a cross in the goal area and produces a fine header which goes just a few inches over the bar! What a huge opportunity! The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  42. 46' Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace) blows a good opportunity. He has a lot of space around him and fires a terrific shot from the edge of the box towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper makes a brilliant save and stops this one!
  43. 46' Oliver Glasner makes a half-time substitution. Tyrick Mitchell comes on in place of Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace).
  44. 46' Full time The game is over for Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace). Ismaila Sarr comes on for the second half.
  45. 46' Oliver Glasner has made a change at the break. Adam Wharton has come on in place of Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace).
  46. 46' The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
  47. 45+5' The end of the first half.
  48. 45+3' Alejandro Jimenez (Bournemouth) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Robert Jones blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
  49. 45+2' The resulting corner comes to nothing as Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) sends it out of play. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  50. 45+2' Rayan (Bournemouth) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The ball goes out of play. Bournemouth are awarded a corner kick.
  51. 45+1' Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
  52. 45' We will have 4 min. of added time.
  53. 45' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Djordje Petrovic, who smothers the ball.
  54. 43' Rayan (Bournemouth) leaps highest in the middle of the box to meet a lofted ball and powers a header at a goal, but unfortunately for him it flies just over the bar.
  55. 43' Evanilson (Bournemouth) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Bournemouth.
  56. 42' Alejandro Jimenez (Bournemouth) produces a lovely chip pass into the box, but one of the opposition players cuts it out.
  57. 40' The resulting corner, taken by Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth), comes to nothing.
  58. 39' Alex Scott (Bournemouth) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, sending it towards the top right corner only for Dean Henderson to dive and make a save. The referee points to the corner flag and Bournemouth will take a corner.
  59. 38' The ball is cleared after Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The foul by Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Robert Jones.
  60. 35' A crossfield pass from Alejandro Jimenez (Bournemouth) fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  61. 33' Robert Jones blows his whistle. Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) commits a foul after dangerous play.
  62. 32' Goal · 2–0 Goal! Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Dean Henderson into the bottom left corner.
  63. 32' Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
  64. 31' Referee Robert Jones is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Crystal Palace!
  65. 31' Hang on! It might not be a penalty for Crystal Palace as the ref now wants to review using VAR. This hopefully won't take too long.
  66. 30' Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) tackles a bit over-zealously and Robert Jones blows for a foul. Bournemouth are awarded a penalty kick!
  67. 27' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) decided to shoot after receiving a sweet pass. The ball went low to the middle of the goal, but Dean Henderson made a easy save.
  68. 27' Evanilson (Bournemouth) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
  69. 26' Evanilson (Bournemouth) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
  70. 25' A clumsy foul by Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) and Robert Jones blows his whistle.
  71. 25' Rayan (Bournemouth) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
  72. 23' Rayan (Bournemouth) tries to find Evanilson with a clever through ball from the corner of the box, but the defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.
  73. 22' The resulting corner from Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is cleared by the defence.
  74. 22' Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out. The ball is out of play. Bournemouth will have a chance to score from a corner.
  75. 21' A dangerous looking corner kick from Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is cleared to safety by the defence. The ball goes out of play and Bournemouth have been awarded a corner kick.
  76. 20' The game is pretty dull as Crystal Palace are just passing the ball from player to player. Nothing lasts forever, though, and they finally make a mistake, allowing the opposition to pick up the ball. Bournemouth will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
  77. 19' Alejandro Jimenez swings in a perfect cross for Rayan (Bournemouth), who unfortunately sends a poor header high over the bar from the centre of the box. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  78. 18' Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
  79. 17' The Bournemouth players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
  80. 14' Evanilson (Bournemouth) runs onto a pass and from the edge of the box tries his luck with a dipping shot. Unfortunately for him, the effort fizzes just over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  81. 13' Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) steadies himself and bends in a shot from the edge of the box towards the bottom right corner, but Dean Henderson has it covered and makes a comfortable save.
  82. 10' Goal · 1–0 Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) puts the ball past his own goalkeeper.
  83. 10' Evanilson (Bournemouth) gets himself onto the end of the corner, but his header is blocked.
  84. 10' There's an opportunity for Alex Scott (Bournemouth) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
  85. 10' Rayan (Bournemouth) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders. Bournemouth force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
  86. 9' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) sends the corner into the box, but Dean Henderson intercepts it and averts the threat.
  87. 9' Alejandro Jimenez (Bournemouth) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball goes out of play. Bournemouth are awarded a corner kick.
  88. 7' Alex Scott (Bournemouth) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
  89. 6' Yellow card Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) sees a yellow card from Robert Jones after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
  90. 6' Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a beautiful cross from the side, but the opposition defence is ready and one of the defenders averts the threat with a quick interception.
  91. 4' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Crystal Palace.
  92. 2' Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) tries to find the head of a teammate in the box but overhits the cross.
  93. 1' The match has just started.
  94. The players are out at last! Bournemouth will take the kick-off.
  95. Robert Jones was nominated as the referee for this game.
  96. The starting XIs were already announced and you can go through them in the Lineups section.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
5Bournemouth wins7Draws6Crystal Palace wins

18 meetings · goals Bournemouth 21–24 Crystal Palace

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

Final table 2025-2026

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
6 Bournemouth 38 13 18 7 +4 57
15 Crystal Palace 38 11 12 15 −10 45

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers