Season 2026-27

Bournemouth vs Nottingham

Premier League · Round 9 · Sun 26 Oct 2025, 14:00

Bournemouth
20 Full time
Nottingham

Bournemouth beat Nottingham 2–0 on 26 October 2025 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 9). Goals – Bournemouth: Marcus Tavernier 25', Eli Junior Kroupi 40'. Highest-rated player: Adrien Truffert (8.4). In 8 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Bournemouth have won 4, Nottingham 0 and 4 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 25' Marcus Tavernier Bournemouth 1–0
  2. 40' Eli Junior Kroupi Bournemouth · assist Tyler Adams 2–0
  3. Half time · 2–0
  4. Full time · 2–0

Match statistics

BournemouthNottingham

Top stats

52%Ball possession48%
0.57Expected goals (xG)0.37
13Total shots8
5Shots on target4
0Big chances0
6Corner kicks4

Shooting

0.56xG on target (xGOT)0.81
0Big chances missed0
5Shots inside the box3
8Shots outside the box5
4Shots off target2
4Blocked shots2
0Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals0

Passing

447Passes409
48Long passes69
120Final third passes120
10Crosses13
0.46Expected assists (xA)0.41
16Touches in opposition box7
21Throw-ins19

Defending

9Tackles19
12Interceptions9
16Clearances18
40Duels won58
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal1

Discipline

17Fouls7
3Offsides0
7Free kicks17

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Bournemouth

Substitutes used

Unused

William Dennis, Bafode Diakite, Ben Gannon-Doak, Julio Soler

Nottingham

  1. 26 Matz Sels 5.1
  2. 37 Nicolo Savona 6.2
  3. 31 Nikola Milenkovic 5.6
  4. 5 Murillo 6.6
  5. 3 Neco Williams 6.8
  6. 12 Douglas Luiz 7.0
  7. 8 Elliot Anderson 6.8
  8. 14 Dan Ndoye 6.1
  9. 10 Morgan Gibbs-White (c) 5.8
  10. 7 Callum Hudson-Odoi 6.4
  11. 19 Igor Jesus 6.7

Substitutes used

Unused

Cunha, John Victor, Morato, Ibrahim Sangare

Bournemouth vs Nottingham Match Commentary

  1. 90+4' That's the end of the match.
  2. 90+2' Bournemouth work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
  3. 90+2' Substitution. Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) in, Marcus Tavernier out.
  4. 90+2' Andoni Iraola has decided to substitute Antoine Semenyo and he is replaced by Enes Unal (Bournemouth).
  5. 90+1' David Brooks (Bournemouth) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out.
  6. 90' We will have 3 min. of added time.
  7. 90' Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) slips past one challenge, but is unable to feed a low pass into the path of one of his teammates.
  8. 89' It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Morgan Gibbs-White as he is replaced by Arnaud Kalimuendo (Nottingham).
  9. 89' Omari Hutchinson (Nottingham) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.
  10. 87' Yellow card Samuel Barrott shows a yellow card to David Brooks (Bournemouth) for his blatant foul.
  11. 85' Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham) was close to scoring a goal after unleashing a first-time effort from inside the six-yard box. The ball was aimed towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper read it well and pulled off a brilliant save to thwart the attempt.
  12. 83' The attendance for today's match is 11204.
  13. 83' Sean Dyche prepares a substitution. Dan Ndoye is replaced by Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham).
  14. 80' We are about to witness a substitution. Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) is replacing Alex Scott.
  15. 78' None of the Nottingham players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play.
  16. 78' The resulting set piece from Nottingham is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
  17. 77' Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) latched on to an accurate pass just outside the box and immediately lashed the ball towards the top left corner. His effort was thwarted by Djordje Petrovic, who pulled off a stunning save. Nottingham have a corner.
  18. 73' Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
  19. 73' Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball.
  20. 72' Amine Adli (Bournemouth) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
  21. 69' The manager has decided to make a substitution and Justin Kluivert walks off the pitch to be replaced by David Brooks (Bournemouth).
  22. 69' Andoni Iraola has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Amine Adli (Bournemouth) replacing Eli Junior Kroupi.
  23. 69' Neco Williams (Nottingham) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates.
  24. 68' Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.
  25. 66' The linesman signals that Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
  26. 63' Yellow card It's like he was asking for a caution. Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) receives a yellow card.
  27. 62' Samuel Barrott blows his whistle as Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack.
  28. 60' Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth) latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box, but miskicks his shot and the ball goes high over the bar. Poor effort!
  29. 54' A cross from a corner kick by Nottingham is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
  30. 54' Nicolo Savona (Nottingham) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Djordje Petrovic intercepts the ball.
  31. 54' Nottingham slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
  32. 50' Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) plays a through ball but overhits it.
  33. 47' Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) trips an opposition player and Samuel Barrott signals a foul.
  34. 46' There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Sean Dyche probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Callum Hudson-Odoi. He is replaced by Omari Hutchinson (Nottingham).
  35. 46' Half-time substitution. Douglas Luiz (Nottingham) is replaced by Ryan Yates.
  36. 46' Sean Dyche has made a change at the break. Taiwo Awoniyi has come on in place of Igor Jesus (Nottingham).
  37. 46' The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
  38. 45+3' The first half of today's match has just finished.
  39. 45+2' Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
  40. 45' 2 additional min. will be played.
  41. 44' Yellow card Although Sean Dyche (Nottingham) is just on the bench, Samuel Barrott has awarded him with a yellow card. Unsporting behavior says the referee.
  42. 40' Goal · 2–0 What a beauty from just outside the box! Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) lashed the ball with incredible pace and power into the bottom left corner.
  43. 39' Alejandro Jimenez (Bournemouth) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
  44. 38' Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
  45. 38' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) dribbles into space and finds himself in a shooting position, but his shot from the edge of the box is bravely blocked. Bournemouth have been awarded a corner kick.
  46. 37' The shots on goal statistics – 4:1.
  47. 36' A dangerous looking corner kick from Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is cleared to safety by the defence.
  48. 36' Alex Scott (Bournemouth) fires a low volley towards the right side of the goal from the edge of the penalty box, but the goalkeeper pulls off a brilliant save. Now Bournemouth have a corner.
  49. 32' Bournemouth seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
  50. 29' Neco Williams (Nottingham) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and fires a nice strike from a promising distance towards the right post. Djordje Petrovic has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save.
  51. 28' Samuel Barrott sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
  52. 27' Wait! Referee Samuel Barrott has indicated he is going to review the Bournemouth goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was a foul in the build-up.
  53. 25' Goal · 1–0 What a goal that is! Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) scores directly from the corner after sending the ball past Matz Sels. 1:0.
  54. 25' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
  55. 25' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety. The ball goes out of play. Bournemouth are awarded a corner kick.
  56. 23' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
  57. 23' This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth).
  58. 22' Alejandro Jimenez (Bournemouth) sends a quick through ball into space for his teammate who is lurking close to the offside line, but one of the defenders intercepts and clears the danger. The ball is out of play. Bournemouth will have a chance to score from a corner.
  59. 19' Douglas Luiz (Nottingham) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
  60. 19' A cross from Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. Nottingham force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
  61. 18' Yellow card Douglas Luiz (Nottingham) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.
  62. 18' Yellow card Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.
  63. 16' Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for a foul.
  64. 14' PENALTY APPEAL after Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
  65. 13' Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
  66. 12' Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Bournemouth are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
  67. 11' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) picks up the rebound from his own attempted pass and decides to shoot from mid-range. He shouldn't have bothered as the ball flies miles over the bar.
  68. 9' Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the bottom left corner, but Matz Sels shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
  69. 9' Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) strikes a powerful volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his attempt.
  70. 8' Alex Scott (Bournemouth) 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.
  71. 8' Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) tackles a bit over-zealously and Samuel Barrott blows for a foul.
  72. 4' Alex Scott (Bournemouth) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
  73. 4' Samuel Barrott blows his whistle and signals a foul after Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) brought his opponent down.
  74. 2' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
  75. 2' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) takes a brilliant touch after he latches on to a pass on the edge of the box and strikes the ball to the bottom right corner. The goalkeeper dives low and saves his attempt. The referee signals a corner kick to Bournemouth.
  76. 1' The first half has just begun.
  77. Bournemouth will kick the game off.
  78. Samuel Barrott will officiate today.
  79. The starting XIs were already announced and you can go through them in the Lineups section.
  80. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to our live text commentary, where we will provide you with instant updates of everything that happens in the match.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
4Bournemouth wins4Draws0Nottingham wins

8 meetings · goals Bournemouth 17–8 Nottingham

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
16 Nottingham 38 11 11 16 −3 44

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers