A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Manchester United F.C. Lineups

Manchester United and A.F.C. Bournemouth met twice in the 2025/26 Premier League season. Both matches were full of drama. In fact, they gave fans two very different results. This post covers the full A.F.C. Bournemouth vs Manchester United F.C. lineups, match reports, and key stats for both games.

Game 1: Manchester United 4-4 A.F.C. Bournemouth

This match was one of the most chaotic games in Old Trafford history. To begin with, United started well. However, Bournemouth pushed back hard in the second half. As a result, both teams shared eight goals in a wild 4-4 draw.

Manchester United Lineup (3-4-2-1)

#PlayerPosition
31S. LammensGoalkeeper
6L. YoroCentre Back
26A. HeavenCentre Back
23L. ShawCentre Back
2D. DalotWing Back (R)
18CasemiroDefensive Mid
8B. FernandesCentral Mid
16Amad DialloWing Back (L)
7M. MountAttacking Mid (R)
19B. MbeumoAttacking Mid (L)
10M. CunhaStriker

A.F.C. Bournemouth Lineup (4-2-3-1)

#PlayerPosition
1D. PetrovicGoalkeeper
2A. SmithRight Back
5M. SenesiCentre Back
6B. DiakitéCentre Back
33A. TruffertLeft Back
4T. AdamsDefensive Mid
16M. TavernierCentral Mid
7A. SemenyoRight Wing
10J. KluivertAttacking Mid
3A. JimenezLeft Wing
9EvanilsonStriker

Goals

  • Amad Diallo — 13' (Man Utd)
  • Antoine Semenyo — 40' (Bournemouth)
  • Casemiro — 45+4' (Man Utd)
  • Evanilson — 46' (Bournemouth)
  • Marcus Tavernier — 52' (Bournemouth)
  • Bruno Fernandes — 77' (Man Utd)
  • Matheus Cunha — 79' (Man Utd)
  • Junior Kroupi — 84' (Bournemouth)

Match Report

United took the lead through Amad Diallo in the 13th minute. Shortly after, Bournemouth levelled through Antoine Semenyo. Furthermore, Semenyo escaped a red card after grabbing Diogo Dalot by the throat — a decision that angered United fans. Nevertheless, Casemiro restored the lead just before half time.

However, the second half turned everything upside down. First, Evanilson levelled just one minute after the restart. Then, Marcus Tavernier's free kick put Bournemouth 3-2 ahead. In response, United pushed hard. As a result, Fernandes and Cunha struck within two minutes of each other to make it 4-3. Yet, substitute Junior Kroupi had the final say, scoring in the 84th minute to make it 4-4. It was a night no one at Old Trafford will forget.

Game 2: A.F.C. Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United

This time, the drama moved to the south coast. United arrived at Vitality Stadium in good form. However, they left frustrated after Harry Maguire saw red late in the game.

A.F.C. Bournemouth Lineup (4-2-3-1)

PlayerPosition
M. PetrovicGoalkeeper
A. JiménezRight Back
J. HillCentre Back
M. SenesiCentre Back
A. TruffertLeft Back
R. ChristieCentral Mid
A. ScottDefensive Mid
Y. AdliAttacking Mid
M. TavernierRight Wing
RayanLeft Wing
EvanilsonStriker

Goals

  • Bruno Fernandes — 61' pen (Man Utd)
  • James Hill — 71' OG (Man Utd)
  • Ryan Christie — 67' (Bournemouth)
  • Junior Kroupi — 81' pen (Bournemouth)
  • Harry Maguire — Red card (Man Utd)

Match Report

United took the lead from the spot through Bruno Fernandes. Then, an own goal from James Hill doubled the advantage. At that point, United looked set for three points. Nevertheless, Bournemouth fought back. Ryan Christie pulled one back before a late penalty from Kroupi made it 2-2. To make things worse, Harry Maguire received a red card and forced United to finish with ten men. Consequently, they dropped two valuable points in the top-four race.

Head-to-Head Summary (2025/26)

MatchResult
Man Utd vs Bournemouth (Dec 15, 2025)4-4 Draw
Bournemouth vs Man Utd (Mar 20, 2026)2-2 Draw

In summary, Bournemouth did not lose either game against United this season. Therefore, they can feel proud of their record against one of the Premier League's biggest clubs.

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