AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland Highlights - October 18, 2026

AFC Bournemouth beat Sunderland 2-0 in Premier League on October 18, 2026. The match was played at Vitality Stadium.

Marcus Tavernier (6'), Evanilson (48') scored for AFC Bournemouth.

At kick-off AFC Bournemouth stood in position 19 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

That run had left AFC Bournemouth 2 games without defeat. Sunderland went into the game in position 18, on 4 points.

They had won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Tyler Adams shot wide for AFC Bournemouth on 2 minutes. Soon after, a block denied Evanilson on 2 minutes.

Marcus Tavernier scored for AFC Bournemouth on 6 minutes after a pass from Evanilson. Shortly afterwards, Kevin Danso could not find the target for Sunderland (10').

Kevin Danso of Sunderland was shown a red card on 17 minutes. The referee cautioned António Silva of AFC Bournemouth on 26 minutes.

Rayan forced a save for AFC Bournemouth on 32 minutes. Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Rayan’s effort (37').

Omar Alderete was booked for Sunderland (40'). Rayan tested the goalkeeper for AFC Bournemouth (45'+1').

After the break, Rayan sent an effort off target for AFC Bournemouth (46'). Evanilson found the net for AFC Bournemouth (48').

Soon after, Evanilson shot wide for AFC Bournemouth on 52 minutes. Ryan Christie saw a shot blocked (52').

Marcus Tavernier forced a save for AFC Bournemouth on 61 minutes. Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Chris Rigg of Sunderland on 65 minutes.

Ryan Christie was booked for AFC Bournemouth (79'). Substitutions: AFC Bournemouth 5, Sunderland 3.

AFC Bournemouth controlled 65% of possession. AFC Bournemouth had 29 shots with 6 on target, while Sunderland had 3 and 0.

Goalkeeper saves: AFC Bournemouth 0, Sunderland 4. Corners: AFC Bournemouth 5, Sunderland 3.

AFC Bournemouth completed the most passes, 568 in total at 83.6% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.