Evanilson and Adli send Bournemouth provisionally sixth with 2-0 Leeds win

Bournemouth beat Leeds 2-0 at Vitality Stadium, with Francisco Evanilson’s opener and Amine Adli’s late goal settling a match Leeds controlled for long periods. How did Bournemouth win despite having less of the ball? They were more effective with their chances, registering four shots on goal to Leeds’ one.

Evanilson breaks the deadlock

Bournemouth took the lead in the 31st minute when Francisco Evanilson scored a normal goal, assisted by Justin Kluivert, to make it 1-0. Evanilson was Bournemouth’s standout performer, earning a 7.9 rating across 76 minutes while recording one shot on target and one key pass.

Leeds had 57% possession and completed 410 accurate passes to Bournemouth’s 309. Both teams attempted 10 shots, but Bournemouth produced the clearer finishing threat, with expected goals of 0.96 compared with Leeds’ 0.69. Leeds’ best statistical advantage did not translate into an equaliser.

Adli confirms Bournemouth victory

The decisive second goal arrived in the 90th minute, when Amine Adli made it 2-0. Leeds’ Nico Elvedi and Daniel Farke were booked in the 35th minute, while Ryan Christie was shown a yellow card for Bournemouth at 45'. Ethan Ampadu and Tyler Adams were also booked in the second half. There were no red cards.

Bournemouth move provisionally sixth

Bournemouth rose from 9 points before the match to 12 and are provisionally sixth, while Leeds remain on 11 points and are level with three other teams. Bournemouth are now one point ahead of Leeds. The result improved Bournemouth’s position after a pre-match run of Loss, Draw, Draw, Draw, Loss, Loss, Win, Win, while Leeds’ pre-match sequence was Win, Draw, Draw, Win, Draw, Loss, Draw, Draw.