Liverpool win 1-0 at Bournemouth.

The Premier League fixture between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool took place on 20 September 2026 at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, with the visitors aiming to continue their early-season momentum.

How it unfolded

The first half ended goalless, but the second half opened with a booking for Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai in the 46th minute. Szoboszlai was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, signalling a physical contest in midfield.

Just eleven minutes later, the deadlock was broken. Alexander Isak, playing for Liverpool, struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom left corner, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. The goal came in the 57th minute and shifted the match’s momentum firmly in Liverpool’s favour.

The celebration that followed was brief, as Isak received a yellow card in the 58th minute for excessive celebration. The booking did not affect his involvement, and Liverpool maintained their lead for the remainder of the game.

Bournemouth’s response included a late challenge from defender António Silva, who was cautioned in the 81st minute for a bad foul. The booking came as Bournemouth pressed for an equaliser, but the score remained unchanged as the final whistle blew.

Standout performers

  • Alexander Isak (Liverpool) – Scored the only goal of the match with a precise finish from the centre of the box in the 57th minute and was later booked for his celebration.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) – Contributed to Liverpool’s midfield intensity and received a yellow card early in the second half.

Match facts

  • Final score: AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool
  • Scorers: Alexander Isak (Liverpool) – 57'
  • Bookings:
    • Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) – 46' (bad foul)
    • Alexander Isak (Liverpool) – 58' (excessive celebration)
    • António Silva (Bournemouth) – 81' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

What it means

The 1-0 victory gives Liverpool three points from the match, while AFC Bournemouth return home without any points. The result reflects Liverpool’s ability to secure a narrow win away from home and Bournemouth’s continued search for a breakthrough at the Vitality Stadium.