Bournemouth - Leicester City

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Match finished

25/05/2025 15:00

2 : 0

News
Bournemouth

Lewis Cook is suspended, and with Ryan Christie missing and Alex Scott expected to miss out, Ben Winterburn is in line to make his first league start of the season.
Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra and Dango Ouattara also sit out the welcome of Leicester.
Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen are set for their final outings as Bournemouth ahead of summer moves, with the latter's switch to Real Madrid already confirmed.
Leicester City

Jamie Vardy played his final game of his Leicester career last weekend and won't feature at Bournemouth on Sunday.
Jordan Ayew and Patson Daka are battling to lead the charge in Vardy's absence, with the former likely to be given the nod.
Harry Winks remains absent, while Abdul Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Mads Hermansen are injured.
Prediction

Bournemouth

3 : 1

Leicester City

Bournemouth fell to a second successive league defeat at Manchester City in midweek, and take on Leicester on Sunday on a run of one win in their last five. The Cherries have won only one of their last seven at home in the league.
Leicester's form since their relegation was confirmed has been relatively impressive with the Foxes collecting seven points from the last nine available. The Foxes, though, are winless in seven on the road, picking up two points in that time.
With no Vardy to call upon, Leicester may struggle on the south coast on Sunday, with the Cherries expected to claim all the spoils.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

That's the end of the match.
90+4'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, sending the ball towards the bottom right corner only for Jakub Stolarczyk to dive and make a save.
90+3'

Wout Faes (Leicester) makes a strong challenge and Lewis Smith blows for a foul. Bournemouth are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
90+2'

Substitution. Justin Kluivert leaves the pitch and is replaced by Ben Winterburn (Bournemouth).
90+2'

That will be all from Marcus Tavernier who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Julio Soler (Bournemouth).
90+1'

Andoni Iraola has decided to make a change. Alex Scott (Bournemouth) replaces Evanilson.
90

5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
89'

Substitution. Olabade Aluko (Leicester) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Victor Kristiansen walks off.
88'

Goal! Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) picks up the ball from a rebound and from the edge of the box he unleashes a low shot into the bottom left corner. Jakub Stolarczyk is unable to keep the ball out of the net. It's 2:0.
87'

Jordan Ayew (Leicester) latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box, but miskicks his shot and the ball goes high over the bar. Poor effort! The ball goes out of play and Bournemouth will have a goal kick.
86'

Substitution. Kasey McAteer makes way for Jake Evans (Leicester).
84'

Kasey McAteer (Leicester) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
84'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) is penalised for a foul. Lewis Smith had a clear view and blows his whistle.
83'

Ambitious effort from Daniel Jebbison (Bournemouth). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.
82'

The attendance for today's match is 11238.
82'

6:1 – the corner kicks stats.
80'

Daniel Jebbison (Bournemouth) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
80'

Bournemouth keep the ball and are displaying some tiki-taka style passing at the moment.
78'

A pass by Jordan Ayew (Leicester) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
78'

Marcos Senesi will be replaced by Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth).
77'

Kasey McAteer (Leicester) 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.
74'

GOAL! A cross into the box is headed down by Ilya Zabarnyi and Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) does brilliantly to get to the ball and fire home. 1:0.
74'

Bournemouth take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
74'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The referee points to the corner flag and Bournemouth will take a corner.
72'

Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to substitute Oliver Skipp and he is replaced by Ricardo Pereira (Leicester).
72'

Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Jeremy Monga (Leicester) replacing Luke Thomas.
71'

Today's match ends for Patson Daka who will be replaced by Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester).
70'

Kasey McAteer (Leicester) chips a pass over the line of defenders to get the ball to Jordan Ayew, but his attempt is intercepted and cleared.
69'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) attempts to find Justin Kluivert, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
68'

A cross from the free kick is whipped in by Jordan Ayew (Leicester), but one of the defenders steps in and averts the threat.
66'

Ilya Zabarnyi (Bournemouth) is inside the box in a promising position to head home! His poor header flies into the stands. What a poor effort that was! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.
66'

Bournemouth have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
66'

Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Bournemouth due to the ball going out of play in the build-up.
65'

The Bournemouth players celebrate as the ball hits the net, but their joy is short lived as referee Lewis Smith is going use VAR to determine whether the ball went out of play.
64'

GOAL! Wait, the goal by Daniel Jebbison (Bournemouth) is not going to count as the ball ran out of play during the build up.
63'

Problems for Andoni Iraola as David Brooks is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Daniel Jebbison (Bournemouth) replaces him.
62'

David Brooks (Bournemouth) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
60'

The current number of shots on target for both teams is 12:2.
59'

The free kick from long range, taken by Bournemouth, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
59'

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) sends over a cross from the side into the penalty area in order to find one of his teammates, but he fails and the opportunity goes begging.
58'

A cross is clipped into the penalty area by David Brooks (Bournemouth) but poses no threat.
57'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
55'

Unbelievable miss! Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) reacts superbly to latch on to a rebound, but he blazes the ball high over the crossbar! The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.
53'

Evanilson (Bournemouth) makes a run into the box in an attempt to get onto a long through ball, but one of the opponents comes up with a vital clearance.
52'

Bournemouth slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
52'

Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) commits a foul and Lewis Smith immediately signals a free kick.
51'

The ball goes out of play. Bournemouth are awarded a corner kick.
51'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) takes a great touch after receiving a pass on the edge of the box. He immediately steers his shot towards the top left corner. Despite the precise effort, the keeper makes a diving save! The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Bournemouth.
50'

Victor Kristiansen (Leicester) makes a rough challenge and Lewis Smith blows his whistle for a foul. Bournemouth have been awarded a free kick.
49'

Jordan Ayew (Leicester) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Lewis Smith who sees an offensive foul.
48'

The referee blows his whistle as Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) was too aggressive in his challenge.
47'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The ball is out of play. Bournemouth will have a throw-in.
46'

Oliver Skipp (Leicester) attempted to send a defence-splitting pass into space where Kasey McAteer was lurking. It could have put him one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but one of the defending players somehow manages to avert the threat.
46'

Referee Lewis Smith blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+5'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3'

Leicester hold the ball and are exchanging some long passes.
45+2'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Lewis Smith no option but to blow his whistle.
45+1'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
45

The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
45'

David Brooks (Bournemouth) collects a rebound and his promising attempt heads towards the middle of the goal, but Jakub Stolarczyk keeps it out with an amazing save.
44'

6:9 – this is the current number of fouls committed by both teams.
43'

PENALTY APPEAL after Kasey McAteer (Leicester) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
42'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Lewis Smith blows his whistle for a foul.
41'

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) finds David Brooks with a nice pass so he can go on towards the goal. Great touch by David Brooks (Bournemouth) as he receives a precise pass deep inside the box and rips a shot goalwards, but the keeper pulls off an amazing save! The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.
40'

Relief for Conor Coady (Leicester) as the ref sticks to his original yellow card decision after the VAR review.
39'

Wait! The referee makes the VAR signal and he's going to review that incident from earlier. This could be a red card for Conor Coady (Leicester)! Let's see what he decides.
38'

Bournemouth have been awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area, in a dangerous position.
38'

Lewis Smith shows a yellow card to Conor Coady (Leicester) for his blatant foul.
38'

Conor Coady (Leicester) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Bournemouth.
37'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) attempts to scoop the ball into the box over the defence, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention.
36'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
34'

A corner kick by Bournemouth is thwarted by the well prepared Jakub Stolarczyk (Leicester).
33'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) latches onto a pass and lets rip with a swerving shot from long range towards the middle of the goal. It's a difficult effort to deal with and Jakub Stolarczyk does well to punch it away. Bournemouth get a corner.
32'

Wout Faes (Leicester) tackles a bit over-zealously and Lewis Smith blows for a foul.
29'

A goal, which was scored by Oliver Skipp (Leicester), was disallowed due to offside.
27'

Evanilson (Bournemouth) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
27'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
26'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
25'

The Bournemouth players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
24'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is penalised after knocking an opponent down.
23'

David Brooks (Bournemouth) nutmegs the defender on the edge of the box and lashes in a shot at goal that flies high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.
22'

It looks like Luke Thomas (Leicester) saw red with that tackle. Lewis Smith won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
22'

69:31 – the latest ball possession ratio.
20'

Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
19'

Wow, what an escape. Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) has an effort from inside the box but it's brilliantly blocked.
16'

Luke Thomas (Leicester) goes into the book and receives a yellow card.
16'

Luke Thomas (Leicester) is penalised for holding. Lewis Smith signals a set piece.
15'

Bournemouth seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
13'

David Brooks (Bournemouth) must feel embarrassed now. He received a killer pass, but his shot from the six-yard box was a disaster. He miskicked and made it very easy for Jakub Stolarczyk to get hold of the ball. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Bournemouth.
12'

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) picks up a pass and fires a powerful long-range shot which goes painfully close to the left post.
12'

A quickly taken corner by Bournemouth.
12'

Bournemouth work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
11'

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders. Bournemouth earn a corner.
8'

A sweet pass inside the box gives Evanilson (Bournemouth) time to measure a shot, but it's slightly mishit and goes just wide of the right post. That really was a great chance! The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.
8'

Oliver Skipp (Leicester) misses a big chance! He fires the ball high over the crossbar from inside the 6-yard box after the ball rebounded to him. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Bournemouth.
7'

Foul! Adam Smith (Bournemouth) is penalised for pulling back his opponent.
7'

Bournemouth string together a series of short passes.
5'

Some great controlled play and passing from Leicester. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
3'

The ball goes out of play and Leicester have been awarded a corner kick.
1'

The first half has started.
0'

The players are on the pitch and Bournemouth will have the kick-off.

Lewis Smith was nominated as the referee for this game.

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