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Bournemouth

Tyler Adams is the hosts' only confirmed absentee here.
Southampton

Gavin Bazunu will remain sidelined with an Achilles injury until early 2025, while Will Smallbone and Kamaldeen Sulemana are both doubts here.
Suspended captain Jack Stephens serves the third match of his ban here.
Russell Martin could field an unchanged starting XI for this one.
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90+5'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+4'

Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) attempts to find one of his teammates with a ball from a free kick outside the box. The goalkeeper climbs high above all the players in the box to intercept the cross and snuff out the opportunity.
90+3'

Today's referee Michael Oliver rightly decides to book Adam Lallana (Southampton) for his harsh tackle.
90+3'

Ben Brereton Diaz (Southampton) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
90+2'

Luis Sinisterra (Bournemouth) takes a great touch after receiving a pass inside the box. He immediately unleashes a low shot to the middle of the goal, but the keeper pulls off a decent save!
90+1'

The resulting set piece from Southampton is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
90+1'

Ross Stewart (Southampton) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Southampton.
90

4 additional min. will be played.
89'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Antoine Semenyo trots off the pitch and is replaced by Luis Sinisterra (Bournemouth).
88'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Southampton, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
87'

A cross from Charlie Taylor (Southampton) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
84'

Joe Aribo (Southampton) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
82'

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) whips a volley from long range towards the goal. His beautiful effort whistles wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
81'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Lewis Cook (Bournemouth).
81'

Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Lewis Cook (Bournemouth). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.
80'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender. Bournemouth will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
79'

Enes Unal (Bournemouth) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Aaron Ramsdale, who smothers the ball.
78'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth).
76'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Cameron Archer (Southampton) comes onto the pitch so that Tyler Dibling can be given a rest.
76'

Andoni Iraola prepares a substitution. Evanilson is replaced by Enes Unal (Bournemouth).
76'

Substitution. Alex Scott (Bournemouth) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Marcus Tavernier walks off.
75'

None of the Southampton players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play.
74'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
73'

Joe Aribo (Southampton) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
72'

Ben Brereton Diaz (Southampton) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
70'

Here comes a substitution. Adam Lallana (Southampton) is brought on as a substitute for Mateus Fernandes.
68'

Evanilson (Bournemouth) shakes off the attention of a defender and from mid-range lets fly towards the middle of the goal, but Aaron Ramsdale is well positioned to make a comfortable save.
68'

The ball is cleared after Tyler Dibling (Southampton) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
67'

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
66'

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
65'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. Good work from Bournemouth as they win a corner.
63'

Fantastic run and shot from mid-range by Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth), but a defender denies him an almost certain goal by getting his body in the way.
61'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) is coming onto the pitch as Dango Ouattara cannot continue after picking up an injury.
61'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) attempts to surprise the keeper with a shot from distance, but it lacks accuracy and goes high over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Southampton will have a goal kick.
61'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
61'

Bournemouth have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender. Bournemouth will take a corner kick.
59'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.
57'

Ben Brereton Diaz (Southampton) beats an opponent and drives towards the edge of the penalty area. He steadies himself and hits a tremendous shot that flashes a whisker past the right post. The ball goes out of play and Bournemouth will have a goal kick.
55'

The foul by Tyler Dibling (Southampton) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Michael Oliver.
55'

Flynn Downes (Southampton) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Michael Oliver didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
54'

Ross Stewart (Southampton) misses a promising opportunity! He rises for a cross and unleashes a poor header from near the penalty spot. The ball floats high over the crossbar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Bournemouth.
53'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) sends the ball into the penalty area from a free kick a few yards outside the box. The cross is good, but the goalkeeper shows himself in a good light as he leaps high to intercept the ball.
52'

Michael Oliver shows the yellow card to Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) for a heavy challenge.
51'

What a finish that is! Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) latches on to a brilliant cross and gets his head on the ball to put it inside the right post. No chance of stopping that.
51'

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) leaps highest around the penalty spot to meet a cross from the free kick and produces a promising goal-bound header towards the left post, but Kepa Arrizabalaga pulls off a fine save to deny him.
50'

A yellow card for a tackle by Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth). Michael Oliver doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
49'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.
48'

Ben Brereton Diaz (Southampton) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
47'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
46'

The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Russell Martin gives a chance to Ben Brereton Diaz and Maxwel Cornet (Southampton) is off.
46'

Russell Martin makes a half-time substitution. Joe Aribo comes on in place of Ryan Fraser (Southampton).
46'

Russell Martin has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Ross Stewart comes on the pitch for Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton).
46'

The game restarts for the second half.
45+4'

Michael Oliver has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+4'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) will deliver the corner kick.
45+3'

Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players. Bournemouth have been awarded a corner kick.
45+1'

Yellow card! It's like Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) was asking for a caution with his behaviour. Michael Oliver agrees and books him.
45+1'

The ball is cleared after Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
45+1'

There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
44'

Evanilson (Bournemouth) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Michael Oliver who sees an offensive foul.
42'

Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
39'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) picks up the ball on the edge of the penalty box and produces a moment of magic with a brilliant shot that goes into the left side of the goal!
38'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
36'

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
35'

3:1 – this is the current number of shots on target.
32'

Goal! Lewis Cook takes aim and his effort deflects off Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) to beat the goalkeeper. 2:0.
31'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) commits a foul during an attacking move.
29'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) fails to find a teammate across the pitch with a long ball. The ball goes out of play and Southampton will have a goal kick.
27'

Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) for a tough tackle.
27'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) unleashes a decent shot towards the roof of the net, but Aaron Ramsdale thwarts him with a nice save.
25'

Michael Oliver has a clear sight and sees a foul from Flynn Downes (Southampton).
25'

Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
24'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball.
23'

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Michael Oliver with no other option than to blow for a foul.
22'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) sends a cross into the box, but Aaron Ramsdale comes off his line to gather the ball.
21'

Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
20'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.
19'

Tyler Dibling (Southampton) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Michael Oliver signals. Bournemouth are awarded the free kick.
17'

Marcus Tavernier floats a lovely ball in from the free kick to Evanilson (Bournemouth), and he slots the ball into the bottom left corner to increase the score to 1:0.
16'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick. His effort, however, goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Southampton will have a goal kick.
15'

A lofted cross from Adam Smith (Bournemouth) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
13'

Tyler Dibling (Southampton) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
11'

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
8'

Ryan Fraser (Southampton) releases a decent shot towards the middle of the goal from the edge of the box, but it's comfortably gathered by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
7'

Adam Smith (Bournemouth) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
6'

Michael Oliver blows his whistle and it's Tyler Dibling (Southampton) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
6'

Maxwel Cornet (Southampton) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.
5'

Maxwel Cornet (Southampton) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted. The ball goes out of play. Southampton are awarded a corner kick.
4'

Maxwel Cornet (Southampton) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders. Southampton have a corner.
2'

Tyler Dibling (Southampton) evades several challenges inside the box and fires a shot in on goal, but that's a great block by the defender to stop an almost certain goal.
1'

The first half has just begun.
0'

Southampton will kick-off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Michael Oliver.

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