Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
Updated
Bournemouth won: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth in the Premier League (Round 32) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal goals: Viktor Gyökeres 35' (pen). Bournemouth goals: Junior Kroupi 17', Alex Scott 74'. Expected goals: 2.32-1.19. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: James Hill (7.9).
Match report
Bournemouth beat Arsenal 2-1
Bournemouth edged Arsenal 2-1 away from home at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 11 April in the Premier League.
Junior Kroupi put Bournemouth ahead on 17' (0-1), Viktor Gyökeres levelled for Arsenal from the penalty spot on 35' (1-1) and Alex Scott restored Bournemouth's lead on 74' (1-2).
Arsenal had 52% of the ball, shots were 15-8 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.32-1.19. Arsenal created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
James Hill (AFC Bournemouth) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 60,210. Referee: Michael Oliver.
Match stats
| Arsenal | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.32 | 1.19 |
| Total shots | 15 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 18 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 314 (81%) | 292 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total shots | 15 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 5 |
Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyökeres
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic, Álex Jiménez, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Alex Scott, Ryan Christie, Rayan, Junior Kroupi, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
- 35' · Goal · Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
- 54' · Substitution · Eberechi Eze for Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
- 54' · Substitution · Max Dowman for Noni Madueke (Arsenal)
- 54' · Substitution · Leandro Trossard for Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
- 70' · Substitution · Tyler Adams for Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)
- 70' · Substitution · David Brooks for Rayan (Bournemouth)
- 74' · Goal · Alex Scott (Bournemouth)
- 76' · Substitution · Cristhian Mosquera for Ben White (Arsenal)
- 76' · Substitution · Gabriel Jesus for Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)
- 77' · Yellow card · Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth)
- 79' · Yellow card · Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
- 80' · Yellow card · Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
- 85' · Substitution · Alex Tóth for Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
- 90' · Substitution · Enes Ünal for Evanilson (Bournemouth)
- 90' · Substitution · Adam Smith for Álex Jiménez (Bournemouth)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · James Hill (Bournemouth)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2015: Arsenal 12, draws 2, Bournemouth 4.
Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Bournemouth?
Bournemouth won, 1-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026.
When and where is Arsenal vs Bournemouth?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026, 11:30 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Bournemouth?
In 18 league meetings since 2015: Arsenal 12 wins, 2 draws, Bournemouth 4 wins (goals 41-19).