Sunderland 3-2 AFC Bournemouth: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Sunderland 3-2 AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

AFC Bournemouth started strongly, taking an early lead through A. Adli’s goal in the 7th minute, followed by T. Adams doubling their advantage in the 15th. Sunderland responded before the half-hour mark when E. Le Fee converted a penalty in the 30th to pull one back, but Bournemouth held a slender lead at the break despite yellow cards for both sides, including Omar Alderete for Sunderland in the 21st and Alex Scott for Bournemouth in the 25th. The visitors made a halftime substitution, with L. Cook replacing A. Scott in the 46th, but Sunderland equalised immediately after through B. Traore in the same minute.

The second half saw Sunderland push forward, making a triple substitution in the 63rd minute where B. Brobbey replaced W. Isidor, R. Mundle came on for C. Talbi, and T. Hume took B. Traore’s place. Brobbey then put Sunderland ahead with a goal in the 69th, assisted by E. Le Fee, shifting momentum decisively. Late drama unfolded with several yellow cards, including Trai Hume for Sunderland in the 65th and Antoine Semenyo for Bournemouth in the 86th, before Sunderland substituted L. Geertruida for E. Le Fee in the 86th; Bournemouth’s changes included D. Brooks for A. Adli and J. Kluivert for T. Adams in the 71st, plus E. J. Kroupi for Evanilson and E. Unal for A. Smith in the 80th, but they couldn’t find an equaliser, ending with Lewis Cook’s red card in the 90+6th amid further bookings.

Bournemouth edged possession with 57% compared to Sunderland’s 43%, allowing them more control in the first half, but Sunderland made better use of their opportunities, evidenced by six corners to Bournemouth’s three and a higher count of successful dribbles at 39 to 33, which helped them create the chances that turned the game. Both teams picked up five yellow cards each, with Bournemouth also receiving one red card, reflecting a feisty encounter that saw discipline slip in the closing stages, potentially disrupting their rhythm. Sunderland benefited from two assists and a successful penalty out of one taken, while using four substitutions—three at 63 minutes and one at 86—to inject fresh legs that contributed to their comeback, contrasted with Bournemouth’s five changes that couldn’t prevent the defeat, and no injury-time goals for either side kept the scoring within regular play.

These stats underline Sunderland’s efficiency in attack despite less ball time, as their dribbling prowess and set-piece threats from corners pressured Bournemouth, who might rue their lack of assists and the red card that left them short-handed late on.

The match turned on Sunderland’s second-half resurgence, starting with B. Traore’s equaliser in the 46th minute, assisted by G. Xhaka, right after the restart, which erased Bournemouth’s early lead built on A. Adli’s 7th-minute goal and T. Adams’ strike in the 15th. E. Le Fee’s 30th-minute penalty pulled Sunderland back into contention, and B. Brobbey’s 69th-minute winner, assisted by Le Fee, proved decisive after the hosts’ triple substitution at 63 minutes brought on Brobbey, R. Mundle, and T. Hume for W. Isidor, C. Talbi, and Traore respectively, adding energy to their push.

Bournemouth’s red card to Lewis Cook in the 90+6th for what appeared to be a serious infraction capped a heated finale, following a flurry of yellows like Marcos Senesi’s in the 90+1st and David Brooks’ in the 90+3rd, while Sunderland’s late substitution of L. Geertruida for Le Fee in the 86th helped them see out the win despite their own bookings, including Romaine Mundle’s in the 90+8th.

Sunderland lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing midfielders like E. Le Fee to push forward and link effectively with attackers such as B. Traore, whose partnership in the attacking third created key opportunities before substitutions adjusted the dynamics.

AFC Bournemouth deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfield control from players like T. Adams to support forwards including A. Adli, with defensive partnerships tested as the game wore on and changes were made to chase the result.

With no specific Man of the Match designated in the available data, E. Le Fee stands out for his pivotal role in Sunderland’s comeback, scoring from the penalty spot in the 30th minute and providing the assist for B. Brobbey’s winner in the 69th, demonstrating composure and creativity that turned the tide.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Fulham (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Arsenal (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Everton (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Chelsea (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• 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)
• Win: 2-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

Sunderland can take confidence from this hard-fought 3-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth, building momentum as they look ahead to their next fixture, where maintaining defensive discipline amid their attacking flair will be key.

AFC Bournemouth will aim to bounce back from this 3-2 defeat at Sunderland, addressing their late-game discipline issues including the red card, as they prepare for their upcoming match to regain form in a competitive season.

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