AFC Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of AFC Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

West Ham United struck early with C. Wilson finding the net in the 11th minute, assisted by A. Areola, to take a swift lead against a Bournemouth side that dominated possession but struggled to convert. Yellow cards arrived in the 34th minute for David Brooks and Jean-Clair Todibo, before Wilson doubled West Ham's advantage in the 35th minute with assistance from J. Todibo, putting the visitors firmly in control heading into the break. Both teams made changes at half-time, with Bournemouth bringing on A. Scott and B. Diakite, while West Ham introduced Luis Guilherme.

The second half saw West Ham substitute West Ham United struck early to take control, with C. Wilson finding the net in the 11' assisted by A. Areola, followed by another from Wilson in the 35' set up by J. Todibo, putting the visitors 2-0 up before half-time. Yellow cards were shown to David Brooks and Jean-Clair Todibo in the 34', while both teams made double substitutions at the 46' mark, with Bournemouth bringing on R. Christie and A. Jimenez, and West Ham introducing K. Walker-Peters. The momentum stayed with West Ham until the second half, but Bournemouth fought back resiliently.

Bournemouth earned a penalty in the 69' which M. Tavernier converted without an assist, pulling one back to make it 2-1. They then equalised in the 81' through E. Unal assisted by M. Senesi, following further substitutions including T. Soucek on for West Ham in the 52' and E. Unal for Bournemouth in the 80'. Yellow cards came late for Adrien Truffert and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the 83', and Marcos Senesi in the 90+6', but neither side could find a winner, ending in a hard-fought 2-2 draw that highlighted Bournemouth's dominance in possession but West Ham's clinical edge.

Bournemouth dominated possession with 76% compared to West Ham's 24%, allowing them to dictate the tempo and rack up nine corners against just two for the visitors, which ultimately helped them mount a comeback despite trailing early. Successful dribbles were close, with Bournemouth at 56 and West Ham edging it at 62, showing the Hammers' efficiency in transition even with less of the ball, while three yellow cards for Bournemouth and two for West Ham reflected a feisty encounter without any reds. The Cherries scored from their one penalty taken, used five substitutions—including key changes like R. Christie on for A. Scott at 46' and E. Unal for T. Adams at 80'—and recorded one assist, contrasting West Ham's two assists from their three substitutions, such as T. Soucek replacing C. Wilson at 52', which helped secure a point but exposed defensive vulnerabilities late on.

These numbers underline Bournemouth's control but inefficiency in converting chances until the final stages, while West Ham's lower substitution count and higher dribble success rate point to a more pragmatic approach that nearly earned them all three points—punters should note how such possession imbalances often lead to draws when finishing lacks precision.

The match turned on West Ham's quick double strike, with C. Wilson's opener in the 11' assisted by A. Areola catching Bournemouth cold, followed by his second in the 35' from J. Todibo's assist to establish a commanding lead. Bournemouth's revival hinged on the 69' penalty converted by M. Tavernier, which shifted momentum, and E. Unal's equaliser in the 81' assisted by M. Senesi proved decisive in salvaging a draw. Impact substitutions, like E. Unal replacing T. Adams at 80' for the hosts and T. Soucek coming on for C. Wilson at 52' for West Ham, added fresh legs, but late yellows—including Senesi's in the 90+6'—ensured a tense finish without further scoring.

Bournemouth lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing Marcos Senesi to contribute offensively through his assist, while the attacking midfield trio provided width and creativity, evident in M. Tavernier's penalty conversion. Partnerships like Senesi's link-up play highlighted their resilience in the second half, though early vulnerabilities in defence were exposed.

West Ham United deployed a 3-4-3 shape, emphasising counter-attacking threats through wing-backs and a front line led by C. Wilson's brace, with J. Todibo's assist underscoring strong defensive-to-attack transitions. The midfield partnerships offered balance, enabling efficient use of limited possession to build an early lead.

C. Wilson earned Man of the Match honours for his clinical finishing, bagging both of West Ham's goals in the 11' and 35' with assists from A. Areola and J. Todibo respectively, before being replaced by T. Soucek at 52'—his early impact was crucial in securing a point despite the late collapse.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs West Ham United (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Crystal Palace (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Leeds United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Brentford (H)

Bournemouth will take heart from their second-half resilience in this draw, showing the character to overturn a two-goal deficit that keeps them in the mix for mid-table security. Their dominant possession and late goals suggest improving form, setting up a positive outlook for their next Premier League fixture.

West Ham United let a strong start slip in this 2-2 result, but C. Wilson's early double highlights their counter-attacking threat that could pay dividends moving forward. With defensive solidity holding until late, they'll aim to build momentum in their upcoming league match.

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