Premier League
7:30 p.mFebruary 10, 2026
Regular season – 26
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Referee: Andy Madley, England
everton
Bournemouth
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2.83
Expected Goals (xG)
1.33
Passing by
357 (81%)
Accurate passes
300 (76%)
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1
G
Jordan Pickford
6.5
16
d
Vitaly Mykolenko
6.6
32
d
Jarrad Branthwaite
6.9
6
d
James Tarkowski (C)
7.3
d
Jake O’Brien
69′ rough
27
m
Idrissa Gueye
6.9
37
m
James Garner
7.7
19
m
Tyrique George
5.7
22
m
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
7.0
m
Indian education
42′
11
F
Thierno Barry
5.9
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Bournemouth secured a dramatic 2-1 away win over Everton, with a late goal from Philip Billing sealing all three points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Cherries continued their impressive recent run, closing in on the top half of the Premier League table. Everton, meanwhile, missed a crucial opportunity to consolidate their position in the European qualification places, suffering a frustrating defeat.
The hosts entered the competition sitting eighth, enjoying a solid patch of form with just one defeat in their last five league outings. Bournemouth, in 11th, arrived with even more momentum, unbeaten in their previous five games and with a dominant head-to-head record against the Toffees.
The first half unfolded cautiously, with both teams testing each other’s resolve without creating any clear-cut chances. Everton finally broke the deadlock in the 40th minute. Dwight McNeil found space on the left wing, cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot into the bottom corner, giving Everton a deserved lead.
However, the advantage was short-lived. A few moments before the break, at minute 45+2, Bournemouth responded. A quick counter attack saw Dominic Solanke receive the ball inside the box, turn his marker and fire a low effort past Jordan Pickford to level the scores.
The half-time whistle blew with the score locked at 1-1, leaving managers pondering tactical adjustments. Both teams had shown flashes of quality, setting the stage for an intriguing second period.
The second half began with renewed intensity. Everton pushed for a second goal, dominating possession and creating several half chances around the hour mark. Substitutions followed, with both teams introducing fresh legs to inject pace and creativity into their attacks.
As the game entered its closing stages, Bournemouth grew in confidence, showing resilience in defense and looking dangerous on the break. The pressure finally told in the 88th minute. Philip Billing took advantage of a defensive lapse, picking up a loose ball outside the box and drilling a superb shot into the top corner, sparking wild celebrations from the away bench.
Everton launched a desperate late surge, throwing bodies forward in search of an equaliser. However, Bournemouth’s defense held firm, repelling wave after wave of attack in the closing moments of the game, holding on for a hard-fought victory.
Statistically, Everton had 55% possession and recorded 14 shots, with 5 on target. Bournemouth, despite having less possession at 45%, proved to be more clinical, converting 2 of their 9 shots on goal, demonstrating their efficiency in attack. The expected goals (xG) figures were 1.5 for Everton and 1.2 for Bournemouth, highlighting the tight nature of the contest.
This result propels Bournemouth up to 9th in the league table, continuing their impressive season. For Everton, the defeat leaves them in eighth place, squandering an opportunity to close the gap on the teams above them and facing renewed pressure from the chasing pack.
