Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton in the Premier League on Tuesday, 02 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton Post-Match Review
Everton secured a 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The first half saw both sides evenly matched, with Bournemouth holding more possession but failing to create clear chances, while Everton looked threatening on the counter; yellow cards were shown to Tim Iroegbunam for Everton in the 22nd minute and Justin Kluivert for Bournemouth in the 45th. Momentum stayed balanced into the second half, with further bookings for Vitaliy Mykolenko and Tyler Adams around the 50-minute mark, but Bournemouth’s recent poor run of four losses in five league games seemed to weigh on their finishing.
The breakthrough came in the 78th minute when Jack Grealish scored for Everton, assisted by Carlos Alcaraz, shifting the game’s direction decisively. Alcaraz picked up a yellow card shortly after in the 79th minute, and both teams made late substitutions, with Bournemouth bringing on Enes Ünal in the 80th who later earned a booking in the 88th. Everton, building on a mixed form with three wins and a draw in their last five, held firm to claim the points and extend Bournemouth’s winless streak.
AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton Statistics
Bournemouth edged possession with 55% compared to Everton’s 45%, suggesting they controlled the ball more but struggled to convert it into meaningful attacks, as shown by their single corner against Everton’s six, which highlighted the visitors’ greater threat from set pieces. The home side dominated successful dribbles at 53 to Everton’s 18, indicating better individual flair in midfield, yet this didn’t translate to goals, with both teams picking up three yellow cards each in a scrappy affair that saw no reds or penalties.
Substitutions reflected tactical tweaks, with Bournemouth using four – Marcus Tavernier replaced Amine Adli at 60’, Evanilson came on for Eli Kroupi at 61’, Julio Soler took over from Justin Kluivert at 70’, and Enes Ünal substituted for Alex Scott at 80’ – while Everton made just two at 80’, Dwight McNeil replacing Carlos Alcaraz and Beto coming on for Thierno Barry. One assist was recorded for Everton, underscoring their efficiency in the decisive moment, with no injury-time goals to alter the outcome.
Key Moments from AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
The match’s defining moment arrived in the 78th minute when Jack Grealish fired Everton ahead, assisted by Carlos Alcaraz, breaking a tense deadlock after a game of few clear opportunities. Earlier, yellow cards disrupted the flow, with Tim Iroegbunam booked for Everton in the 22nd and Justin Kluivert for Bournemouth in the 45th, while a VAR check involving Eli Kroupi came in stoppage time of the first half without changing the score.
Second-half cautions continued for Vitaliy Mykolenko at 49’ and Tyler Adams at 53’, before Bournemouth’s substitutions aimed to inject energy, though Everton’s late changes at 80’ helped them see out the win. Alcaraz’s yellow in the 79th and Enes Ünal’s booking at 88’ added to the tension, but the visitors’ goal proved the turning point in a hard-fought contest.
AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton Lineups
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfield partnerships like Tyler Adams to anchor the base while players such as Justin Kluivert provided width before his substitution. Substitutes Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson, Julio Soler, and Enes Ünal were brought on to chase the game, with Ünal adding a late attacking threat despite his yellow card.
Everton
Everton deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jack Grealish proving pivotal in attack by netting the winner, supported by Carlos Alcaraz’s assist before his replacement by Dwight McNeil. Tim Iroegbunam and Vitaliy Mykolenko featured in a solid defensive setup, while Beto came on late to bolster the forward line.
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match goes to Jack Grealish for his decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the game in the 78th minute while creating one key pass, even if he didn’t register assists or big chances. His performance stood out in a tight match, helping Everton secure the three points with his clinical finish.
Updated Form Guide
AFC Bournemouth
Recent Premier League matches:
- Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
- Loss: 2-3 vs Sunderland (A)
- Draw: 2-2 vs West Ham United (H)
- Loss: 0-4 vs Aston Villa (A)
- Loss: 1-3 vs Manchester City (A)
Everton
Recent Premier League matches:
- Win: 1-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
- Loss: 1-4 vs Newcastle United (H)
- Win: 1-0 vs Manchester United (A)
- Win: 2-0 vs Fulham (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (A)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth, currently 14th on 19 points, have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Everton, extending a tough run of four losses and one draw in their last five league outings. They face a stern test next against Chelsea on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the opposition sitting third on 24 points and chasing the top spots, meaning Bournemouth will need to tighten up to avoid slipping further down the table.
Everton
Everton, now ninth on 21 points, have just claimed a 1-0 away win over AFC Bournemouth, building on a solid recent form of three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five league games. Their next fixture is against Nottingham Forest on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the opponents in 16th on 12 points and battling relegation concerns, offering Everton a chance to push for European places with another positive result.
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