AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
A late goal from Ollie Watkins grabbed a point for Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth after a pulsating, end-to-end Premier League clash.
Bournemouth took the lead in the 10th minute through Antoine Semenyo but Villa levelled 10 minutes later when Leon Bailey jinked inside Milos Kerkez before lashing the ball across Neto and in at the far post.
Villa had a first-half goal chalked off for offside and Dominic Solanke looked to have sealed the deal for Bournemouth seven minutes into the second half, but as the clock ticked up towards 90 minutes Watkins steered home a brilliant header to take a share of the points.
The result keeps Villa in fourth place in the table on 29 points after 14 games, while the Cherries remain above the relegation zone in 16th spot on 13 points.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League updates
FT! Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
90’ GOAL! Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa (Watkins)
52’ GOAL! Bournemouth 2-1 Aston Villa (Solanke)
20’ GOAL! Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa (Bailey)
10’ GOAL! Bournemouth 1-0 Aston Villa (Semenyo)
AFC Bournemouth 2 - 2 Aston Villa FC
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Providing endless entertainment, an enthralling 2-2 draw sees the spoils shared between Bournemouth and high-flying Aston Villa, who snatched a late leveller through top scorer Watkins. In a frantic first half, Semenyo scored first and Bailey replied in some style, before Villa had a goal chalked off by the VAR. Though Solanke struck shortly after the break, Martinez made a fine catalogue of saves to keep his side in it, then the visitors stole a point late on. While the Cherries will be disappointed not to claim a third win on the spin, their visitors will be relieved to have avoided defeat by fighting back for a second week in succession. Following this pulsating contest, Villa host Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday; Bournemouth are bound for Selhurst Park, where they'll meet Crystal Palace. That's all from the Vitality Stadium today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
16:02
FULL-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 2-2 ASTON VILLA
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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There are just two minutes of added time remaining, and either side could win it with another goal now - defeat for Bournemouth would be particulalry heartbreaking, having led for so long.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:58
Substitution Marcus Joseph Tavernier Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:56
Assist Moussa Diaby
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:56
Twice, Sinisterra fails to make the most opportunities to threaten Villa's exposed defence, as Bournemouth look to finish this game off on the counter. It remains in the balance, though, and the visitors have not given up just yet.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Goal Oliver George Arthur Watkins
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Diaby's delivery from the right flank is steered too near to Neto, who reaches up and plucks the ball out of the darkening sky. Time is running out for Aston Villa to avoid just a second defeat in 12 games.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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At the near post, Diego Carlos just makes contact with Tielemans' corner from the right, but his flicked header falls safely from a Bournemouth point of view, and the danger dies out.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Yellow Card Miloš Kerkez
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Yellow Card Jhon Jader Durán Palacio
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:48
Substitution Miloš Kerkez Christopher James Mepham
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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The game continues to the backdrop of Unai Emery frantically hollering out instructions to any Villa player within listening range. The Villans have been short of their best today, but Bournemouth are certainly good value for their lead heading into the final 10 minutes.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:47
Continuing his busy shift as the visitors' last line of defence, Martinez now denies Sinisterra with a sharp stop at close range, although Aston Villa are ultimately saved by the offside flag in any case.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:46
A charge down the left by Billing opens up space, then his cutback towards the penalty spot is met by Tavernier, who is blocked off at the last. The attack is not over, though, as Martinez makes yet another save, this time from Christie's tame shot.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:41
OFF THE POST! Duran strikes the goal-frame! After Watkins forces the ball through to his strike partner, the Colombian strikes at goal from the edge of the area, seeing it bounce back off the left-hand post, with Neto apparently beaten!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Leon Patrick Bailey Butler Moussa Diaby
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Matthew Stuart Cash
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Lucas Digne Alexandre Moreno Lopera
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Christie's heavily deflected shot almost falls to Semenyo inside the Villa area, and Diego Carlos is called upon to clear the ball behind for a corner. From Cook's set-piece delivery, Solanke heads off target.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:36
Andoni Iraola is now readying some substitutes near the sideline, as he plots his team's path to victory at the Vitality Stadium - three wins on the spin would be quite an achievement for the Bournemouth boss.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Antoine Serlom Semenyo Luis Fernando Sinisterra Lucumí
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Justin Dean Kluivert Philip Anyanwu Billing
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:33
SUPERB SAVE! Martinez keeps his team in it! Tavernier strikes on the counter, sprinting into space down the right wing, then his zipped ball across the six-yard box is met by Solanke, whose attempt is saved by Aston Villa's World Cup-winning 'keeper! Somehow, it stays 2-1 to the Cherries!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:31
For the first time, Aston Villa are firmly on top now, as they push forward more urgently to seek an equaliser. Bournemouth drop back a few yards.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Substitution John McGinn Jhon Jader Durán Palacio
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:29
CLOSE! Persistence wins Watkins a corner on the left byline, and after taking it short, McGinn slots the ball into the striker's path. Taken from just inside the area, Watkins' shot is blocked near the goal-line by a deep-lying defender!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:26
McGinn picks out Watkins with an incisive throughball towards the edge of Bournemouth's box, but Zabarnyi reacts quickly to slam the door shut and deprive Villa's top scorer of a good opportunity.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:24
Solanke's seventh goal of the season - already his best Premier League tally to date - means that Aston Villa have now conceded nine times in the first 15 minutes of the second half this term - that's more than any other team in England's top flight.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Yellow Card Ryan Christie
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
15:18
The second half has started in a similar vein to the first, as both sides look to play the ball forward and create chances. Surely there are more goals to be had here.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Assist Miloš Kerkez
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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From the left side of the area, McGinn hooks over a hopeful ball towards the back post, where Watkins meets it and nods it back into the six-yard box. No-one meets the nod-down, though, and Bournemouth mop up the danger.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Aston Villa kick off, and we are back under way in Bournemouth!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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In Premier League away fixtures, Aston Villa have earned 10 points from 21 available so far this season, winning on just three occasions. If the Birmingham club are to sustain their challenge for a top-five finish, surely that rate of accumulation will have to improve? They'll be going all out for victory in the second half, which could play right into buoyant Bournemouth's hands.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Nicolò Zaniolo Jacob Matthew Ramsey
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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An action-packed half ends all square, following a flurry of chances at both ends, several bookings and plenty of attack-minded play. Bournemouth took an early lead through the influential Semenyo, who came close to scoring on two further occasions, but Bailey struck back with a stunning finish to haul Aston Villa level, before Diego Carlos saw his close-range strike ruled out by the VAR. While the Cherries couldn't hold on to their lead for long, Andoni Iraola will surely be pleased with how his side have maintained their momentum; Unai Emery, meanwhile, may be pondering changes.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:58
HALF-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 1-1 ASTON VILLA
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Douglas Luiz catches Solanke with a high boot, and that leaves the Cherries' striker down on the turf in some pain. It seems as if eight minutes of stoppage time will be extended.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:55
Following a foul on the edge of the area, Douglas Luiz steps up and drives his free-kick straight into Bournemouth's defensive wall. Then, Digne leans back and sends the follow-up well over the crossbar.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Yellow Card Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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SAVE! Neto denies Douglas Luiz again! Both Brazilians seem well-matched today, as the Bournemouth skipper drops down to keep out his compatriot's hammered shot from 10 yards! It was a little too central, but it still took some saving!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:51
SUPERB TACKLE! At one end, Zaniolo hesitates and allows Zabarnyi to recover at the last, then - moments later at the other end of the pitch - Konsa goes one better! Trailing behind Kluivert, who is poised to fire in Bournemouth's second, the England defender lunges in to make a spectacular intervention, saving an almost certain goal!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:49
After Smith returns to his position and the action resumes, the officials indicate that eight minutes will be added to this first half - there was a long delay for the VAR to assess a Diego Carlos 'goal' that was eventually chalked off.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:46
Having been dragged down to the turf by Zaniolo in midfield, Smith has stayed down hurt and will require medical attention. That halts a frenetic first half, and both coaches take the chance to discuss matters with their players.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:44
Yellow Card Nicolò Zaniolo
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Due to a misunderstanding with Martinez, Digne nods the ball straight out of play from a relatively harmless Kerkez cross. That gifts a corner to Bournemouth, but Konsa shuts down Kluivert's shot at goal following the set-piece, and Villa ultimately get the ball clear.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:42
It has been a wide-open encounter so far, with both teams overseen by a Basque boss that likes to play progressively and push forward as often as possible. Will there be any further chances before half-time?
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:39
Cook's corner from the left is attacked at the near post by Zabarnyi, but Watkins does just enough to put off the Bournemouth centre-back, who can only steer his header tamely wide of the target.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:38
While Villa have had 10 per cent more of the ball, Bournemouth have certainly posed more of a threat thus far, carving out several chances. The hosts have had eight shots at goal - and half on target - compared to the visitors' five.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:36
DOUBLE CHANCE! Solanke should score! However, Martinez makes a superb close-range save with the goal at the Bournemouth striker's mercy, after a mazy dribble by Christie opens up space on the right. Then, Semenyo flashes a low cross along the six-yard box, but Solanke can't get a toe on it - Villa survive!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:32
NO GOAL! It remains 1-1, as Aston Villa's second 'goal' will not stand! Following a lengthy delay, the VAR rules that there was an offside offence!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:31
SHARP STOP! At his near post, Martinez tips over a thunderous shot from Semenyo, who drives to the left byline and then strikes for goal! It's a Bournemouth corner. There's no time to draw breath at the Vitality Stadium!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:31
Yellow Card Pau Francisco Torres
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:29
2-1 TO VILLA! All of a sudden, the visitors are in front - they've turned the game totally on its head! After a delivery into the box by Douglas Luiz, and then a flick off Watkins, Digne nods the ball down for Diego Carlos, who is left unmarked and sweeps the ball home from close range! But wait...the referee has his hand to his ear - will the goal stand?
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:28
GOAL CHECK! It seems that there was an offside offence before Diego Carlos turned the ball in, so the VAR is scrutinising the evidence closely - it's taking quite some time to decide, so it must be a close call!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Goal Diego Carlos Santos Silva
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Assist Oliver George Arthur Watkins
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Goal Leon Patrick Bailey Butler
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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SAVE! Bournemouth come close to doubling their lead! A powerful angled drive by Semenyo, taken from the left side of the area, is kept out by the legs of Martinez at his near post! It's been a brilliant start from the Ghana international, who is finding space and looking threatening on a regular basis.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Yellow Card Antoine Serlom Semenyo
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Dogged defending by Senesi guides a charging Zaniolo away from the danger zone and out towards the left flank, where he ultimately loses the ball. Villa are trying to find a way back into this game, but Bournemouth will be desperate to preserve their advantage.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:13
Yellow Card Justin Dean Kluivert
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:11
Assist Ryan Christie
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:10
Goal Antoine Serlom Semenyo
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:10
Villa are starting to establish themselves now, as they push Bournemouth back a few yards and probe for another opening in their hosts' defence. Once again, Douglas Luiz is proving particularly influential for the visitors.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:08
SAVE! Neto dives down to his right, making a sharp stop at full stretch, after Douglas Luiz flips the ball up for himself just outside Bournemouth's area and then lets fly with a low drive! It's a good save from the Cherries' captain, and Aston Villa will have a corner.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:06
After Douglas Luiz wins the ball in midfield, it breaks nicely for Zaniolo, who takes one touch to tee up a shot but then leans back and sends his 20-yard effort spiralling over the crossbar.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:04
Cutting inside from the right, Tavernier flashes a left-footed shot a few feet past the far post from just outside the area. That's an early warning for Villa - the home side are full of confidence right now.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
14:03
Wearing their traditional red-and-black stripes - Villa are clas in all-white - Bournemouth kick off, and we are under way at the Vitality Stadium!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
13:59
As two in-form teams prepare to lock horns, the players are out on the pitch, and kick-off is now just moments away!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
13:51
By contrast, Aston Villa make sweeping changes to the team that started against Legia Warsaw three days ago: only Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, Douglas Luiz and captain John McGinn keep their places. First-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joins Diego Carlos, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Nicolo Zaniolo and Leon Bailey in returning to the side.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
13:51
After Lloyd Kelly limped off against Sheffield United last time out, Milos Kerkez comes into Bournemouth's starting XI today, in the Cherries' only change from last week. Tyler Adams, Max Aarons, Alex Scott and Ryan Fredericks are among several players still unavailable to Iraola today.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
13:47
SUBS: Robin Olsen, Matty Cash, Jacob Ramsey, Moussa Diaby, Alex Moreno, Jhon Duran, Tim Iroegbunam, Leander Dendoncker, Clement Lenglet.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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ASTON VILLA (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn; Nicolo Zaniolo, Ollie Watkins.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
13:43
SUBS: Mark Travers, Luis Sinisterra, Joe Rothwell, Chris Mepham, Kieffer Moore, David Brooks, Hamed Traore, Philip Billing, Dango Ouattara.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
13:39
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo; Dominic Solanke.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
13:39
Fresh from ensuring their place in the Europa Conference League's knockout phase, Aston Villa arrive on the south coast having won no less than nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions. Unai Emery's men edged out Legia Warsaw on Thursday, thereby confirming a top-two finish in Group E with one game to spare, having beaten Tottenham a few days earlier. Victory over Spurs saw Villa leapfrog their hosts into fourth place in the Premier League standings, representing the Birmingham club's best position at this stage of a season since 2009.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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Bournemouth secured back-to-back wins by seeing off Sheffield United last weekend, when Andoni Iraola's side added a 3-1 victory to their shock defeat of Newcastle United earlier in November. As a result, the Cherries have posted three wins from their last four Premier League games and sit 16th in the table, five points above the relegation zone. It has been over five years since Bournemouth enjoyed a three-match success streak in the top flight, but another win today would both achieve that feat and lift them closer to several sides in mid-table.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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