Premier League Regular Season - 19
Chelsea 2 - 2 FT Bournemouth
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' M. Caicedo
D. Brooks 6'
15' C. Palmer
23' E. Fernandez (A. Garnacho)
J. Kluivert 27'
HT
46' ↓ A. Garnacho ↑P. Neto
46' ↓ J. Acheampong ↑R. James
63' ↓ C. Palmer ↑Joao Pedro
↓ D. Brooks ↑A. Adli 78'
↓ Evanilson ↑E. Unal 82'
M. Tavernier 84'
87' ↓ L. Delap ↑Andrey Santos
↓ J. Kluivert ↑A. Smith 90'+3
90'+3 ↓ Estevao ↑J. Gittens
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josh Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Wesley Fofana 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
92%
Duel Win %
Trevoh Chalobah 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Malo Gusto
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Moisés Caicedo 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
74
Passes
10
Duels
Enzo Fernández 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Estêvão
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cole Palmer
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Alejandro Garnacho 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Liam Delap 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Filip Jørgensen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benoît Badiashile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tosin Adarabioyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrey Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Buonanotte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Neto
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Gittens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Álex Jiménez 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
James Hill
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marcos Senesi
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Adrien Truffert
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Marcus Tavernier
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Alex Scott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brooks
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Justin Kluivert
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Antoine Semenyo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Forwards
Evanilson
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Will Dennis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julián Araujo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Adli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eli Junior Kroupi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enes Ünal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Remy Rees-Dottin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 14/01/2025 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 14/09/2024 | Bournemouth | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 19/05/2024 | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 17/09/2023 | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 06/05/2023 | Bournemouth | 1 - 3 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
06/12/2025
14/01/2025
14/09/2024
19/05/2024
17/09/2023
06/05/2023
Chelsea Win
Bournemouth Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +25
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: 0
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -12
P: 19 GD: -17
P: 19 GD: -17
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chelsea and Bournemouth Serve Up a Boxing Match at Stamford Bridge
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. This wasn't a match decided by possession or pedigree—it was a raw, chaotic firefight where Chelsea's control collided with Bournemouth's ruthless efficiency, leaving both sides bloodied but unbowed.
Early Chaos Sets the Tone
The opening minutes belonged to Bournemouth. D. Brooks struck in the 6th minute, catching Chelsea's backline flat-footed and sending the away contingent into raptures. But the hosts responded with the swagger of a side ranked fifth in the league. C. Palmer levelled from the penalty spot nine minutes later, restoring order at Stamford Bridge. The intensity was already suffocating—four goals in 21 minutes meant both teams had abandoned caution entirely.
Chelsea's Midfield Mastery Turns the Screw
Enzo Fernández restored Chelsea's lead in the 23rd minute, finishing a move orchestrated by A. Garnacho's assist. By then, Wesley Fofana had begun imposing his will on Bournemouth's attacking forays. The centre-back's commanding display (8.2 rating) was a masterclass in positioning and aggression, yet it proved insufficient against the Cherries' counter-attacking balance. Estêvão orchestrated Chelsea's rhythm with two key passes, controlling the tempo with the precision of a conductor. Chelsea's 67% possession should have been crushing, but Bournemouth's xG of 2.81 exposed the fragility beneath the surface.
Kluivert's Equaliser Shatters the Narrative
J. Kluivert punished Chelsea's momentary lapse in the 27th minute, levelling at 2-2 and silencing Stamford Bridge. From that point, the match became a test of nerves rather than skill. Chelsea's 17 shots (nine off target) revealed a side lacking clinical precision when it mattered most. Bournemouth's six shots on target—double Chelsea's tally—underscored their lethal efficiency. The stakes were clear: two points dropped for fifth place, a point gained for 15th.
Key Questions
Did Chelsea's possession dominance matter?
No. 67% possession and 546 passes yielded only 3 on-target shots. Bournemouth's 2.81 xG proved deadlier than Chelsea's 2.09.
Who was the standout performer?
Wesley Fofana (8.2) commanded Chelsea's defence, while Estêvão's orchestration kept the hosts ticking. Both earned motm honours.
What does this draw mean for both sides?
Chelsea's title hopes face pressure—fifth place, 30 points. Bournemouth consolidate mid-table with 23 points, form still fragile.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Chelsea's Attacking Arsenal Too Sharp for Bournemouth's Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Third-place Chelsea face a Bournemouth side fighting for mid-table security—a mismatch in ambition that could define the closing weeks of December.
The Setup
Chelsea arrive in imperious form, with four wins in five games propelling them to third place and within striking distance of the title conversation. Their attacking balance is lethal: Cole Palmer orchestrates the midfield, while Pedro Neto has become a menace on the wing. Meanwhile, Bournemouth sit ninth with inconsistent results—they've lost two of their last three, and their defensive frailties (23 goals conceded in 13 games) invite further punishment against a side averaging nearly two goals per match.
Key Battle
Pedro Neto vs Tyler Adams—the Chelsea winger's directness and creativity will test Adams' ability to shield Bournemouth's backline. Neto has three goals and two assists in his last five games; if Adams can't disrupt his rhythm early, Chelsea's width becomes a highway.
Our Prediction
Chelsea dominate possession and territory. Bournemouth absorb pressure, look to hit on transition through Alejandro Garnacho's pace, but ultimately lack the defensive discipline to contain Chelsea's movement. Chelsea 2-1—a professional victory that keeps them in the title picture.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. Chelsea's attacking brilliance and title ambitions make this worth your time, even if Bournemouth lack the pedigree to truly threaten.
What's the predicted outcome?
Chelsea 2-1. Dominant performance with late Bournemouth pressure creating a nervous finish.
Where are Chelsea and Bournemouth in the league table?
Chelsea third with 23 points from 12 games. Bournemouth ninth with 19 points from 13 games.
What is Chelsea's current form?
Excellent. Four wins in five games (WWWLW). Only three defeats all season, with a +12 goal difference.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Pedro Neto. Three goals and two assists in five matches, averaging 7.5 rating. Chelsea's creative spark.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.