Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Adli’s Stoppage-Time Winner

Introduction — Why Bournemouth vs Liverpool mattered

The Premier League meeting between Bournemouth and Liverpool on 24 January 2026 carried significance beyond a single result. With Liverpool defending a faltering title defence and chasing vital points for Champions League qualification, the fixture offered Bournemouth a chance to climb clear of the relegation battle. The late drama that unfolded at the Vitality Stadium underlined the fine margins of the season and the impact of stoppage-time moments on league positions and momentum.

Main body — Match details and turning points

Key moments

Bournemouth stunned Liverpool in a 3-2 victory defined by late drama. Evanilson opened the scoring in the 26th minute before Álex Jiménez doubled the lead seven minutes later. Jiménez’s goal followed a defence-splitting pass from James Hill; Jiménez was played onside by Virgil van Dijk and raced behind Milos Kerkez to slot a first-time finish through the legs of Alisson. Liverpool replied with two goals of their own to make it a contest, but the exact Liverpool scorers are not listed in the provided sources.

Substitutions and selections

In team changes noted before the match, Cody Gakpo replaced Hugo Ekitike in Liverpool’s only alteration following Wednesday’s Champions League win in Marseille, while Bournemouth brought in captain Adam Smith for the injured Marcus Tavernier.

Late drama and statistics

Amine Adli scrambled home the decisive winner in the fifth minute of added time, completing a 3-2 comeback and ending Liverpool’s 13-game unbeaten run. The result added to Liverpool’s unusual trend this season: it was the third time they had conceded a 90th-minute winner in the Premier League, the most they have ever done in a single campaign. Opta-style statistics noted it was only Bournemouth’s second goal scored from a corner in the Premier League this season, and that only West Ham (12) had conceded more than Bournemouth (9) in the specific context provided.

Conclusion — Consequences and outlook

The result leaves Liverpool fourth and 14 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, with a real risk of slipping out of Champions League spots depending on other results. Manager Arne Slot said Liverpool “ran out of energy” and blamed his side for dropped points. Bournemouth’s victory lifts them to 13th and 10 points clear of the relegation zone, providing breathing room and a confidence boost. For Liverpool, the focus will be on recovery and squad management in the busy schedule; for Bournemouth, the result offers momentum as they aim to consolidate mid-table safety.