AFC Bournemouth beat Leeds United 2-0 at Vitality Stadium.

The Premier League fixture between AFC Bournemouth and Leeds United took place on 31 October 2026 at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. Both sides entered the match looking to add points to their campaigns, but the home side dominated the key moments and left with a comfortable victory.

How it unfolded

The first half saw the breakthrough come in the 31st minute when Evanilson opened the scoring for Bournemouth. The Brazilian forward received a precise pass from Justin Kluivert and unleashed a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom right corner, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Just four minutes later, Leeds United’s Nico Elvedi was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the first booking of the game.

The half-time whistle was preceded by another caution as Ryan Christie received a yellow card in stoppage time (45'+2") for a bad foul, bringing Bournemouth’s tally of bookings to one.

The second half began with Leeds United’s Ethan Ampadu booked in the 62nd minute for a bad foul, increasing the visitors’ disciplinary count.

Bournemouth’s midfielder Tyler Adams was then cautioned in the 74th minute, also for a bad foul, restoring the balance of bookings between the sides.

The match’s final blow came deep into added time. In the 90'+4 minute, Amine Adli restored Bournemouth’s momentum by scoring the second goal. Junior Kroupi supplied the assist, threading a pass that allowed Adli to strike a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, sealing a 2-0 result.

Standout performers

Evanilson provided the opening strike, demonstrating composure inside the box and converting Justin Kluivert’s assist. Amine Adli’s late goal, set up by Junior Kroupi, capped a solid attacking display for Bournemouth. Both Justin Kluivert and Junior Kroupi earned mention for their decisive contributions that led directly to the goals.

Match facts

  • Final score: AFC Bournemouth 2-0 Leeds United
  • Scorers: Evanilson (31'), Amine Adli (90'+4')
  • Assists: Justin Kluivert (Evanilson), Junior Kroupi (Amine Adli)
  • Bookings:
    • Nico Elvedi (Leeds United) – 35'
    • Ryan Christie (AFC Bournemouth) – 45'+2'
    • Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) – 62'
    • Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth) – 74'
  • Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

What it means

The 2-0 victory gives AFC Bournemouth three points and a clean sheet, while Leeds United return home without any points from the encounter. Both teams will look to build on the aspects highlighted by the match as the Premier League season progresses.