AFC Bournemouth 2 - 0 Sunderland: Full Match Result - Premier League (England) - 18 Oct 2026

Match facts

AFC Bournemouth 2 - 0 Sunderland (full time)

• Competition: Premier League (England)
• Date: 18 Oct 2026
• Goals: Marcus Tavernier 6', Evanilson 48'
• Yellow cards: António Silva 26', Omar Alderete 40', Lewis Cook 45+6', Chris Rigg 65', Ryan Christie 79'
• Sent off: Kevin Danso 17'
• Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Dorset
• Attendance: 12,004
• Referee: Craig Pawson

AFC Bournemouth claimed a 2-0 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday - 18 October 2026 at the Vitality Stadium. The home side took control of the match early with Marcus Tavernier scoring in the 6th minute to put them ahead. Bournemouth extended their lead in the 48th minute through Evanilson who finished confidently to secure the three points.

Sunderland struggled to find their rhythm and were forced to make several changes during the match. Kevin Danso was sent off in the 17th minute after receiving a red card which disrupted their defensive structure. The hosts continued to dominate the game with possession at 65% and a significant number of shots on target. Bournemouth’s control of the match was evident throughout with their forwards creating several big chances.

The away side made a number of substitutions to address their defensive issues including replacing Omar Alderete with Luke O'Nien in the 59th minute. However Sunderland’s efforts to respond were limited and they failed to register a single shot on target. The visitors also received multiple yellow cards with Chris Rigg and Ryan Christie both cautioned in the second half.

AFC Bournemouth’s attacking threat was a key factor in their victory with Evanilson and Marcus Tavernier both playing crucial roles. The midfielder Evanilson was named man of the match for his performance. Bournemouth’s dominance was reflected in the statistics with 29 total shots compared to Sunderland’s three and six shots on target to none for the visitors. The hosts also won all five corners and had a significantly higher number of accurate passes.

Sunderland’s inability to create any meaningful chances highlighted their difficulties in the match. Their keeper made four saves but the visitors could not convert any of their few opportunities. Bournemouth’s defensive solidity combined with their attacking efficiency proved too much for Sunderland to overcome. The result leaves Bournemouth with a strong position in the league while Sunderland continue to face challenges in their campaign.

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Line-ups

AFC Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes

Coach: Marco Rose

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)

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Coach: Régis Le Bris

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AFC Bournemouth

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Head to head

AFC Bournemouth 2W, 2D, Sunderland 2W

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