Bournemouth Stun Liverpool with Dramatic 3-2 Last-Gasp Thriller!

In a breathtaking Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over reigning champions Liverpool, thanks to Amine Adli's scrambled winner in the fifth minute of added time.

The match, played on January 24, 2026, marked a significant setback for Arne Slot's Liverpool, who entered on a 13-match unbeaten run across all competitions but winless in their last four league outings in 2026. Bournemouth, sitting 7th with 30 points from 23 games, capitalized on Liverpool's vulnerabilities to leapfrog them in the table, with the Reds now on 36 points in 4th place.[1][2][3]

Bournemouth struck first in the 27th minute when Evanilson slammed home his fifth goal of the season after Virgil van Dijk mishandled a long pass from Marcos Senesi, with Alex Scott providing the cut-back. Liverpool's woes deepened as defender Joe Gomez limped off injured following a collision with goalkeeper Alisson Becker.[1]

The hosts doubled their lead in the 33rd minute, exploiting Liverpool's temporary numerical disadvantage. James Hill's defense-splitting pass sent Álex Jiménez racing in behind Milos Kerkez—Bournemouth's former left-back now with Liverpool—and he finished first-time through Alisson's legs.[1][3]

Liverpool responded just before halftime, halving the deficit when Van Dijk rose highest to head in a Dominik Szoboszlai corner—only their second league goal from a corner this season.[3] In the second half, Slot introduced substitutes including Andy Robertson, Hugo Ekitike, and Curtis Jones, but chances were scarce despite Liverpool dominating possession at times, with 80% in the first 30 minutes post-interval yet no shots on target until late.[3]

The Reds leveled in the 80th minute: substitute Rio Ngumoha won a free-kick, Salah laid it off, and Szoboszlai lashed a pinpoint strike into the bottom corner—his second such free-kick in a week.[1][3] However, Bournemouth's resilience shone through. From a long throw in the dying moments, Adli bundled the ball home from close range, sealing a landmark win and Liverpool's third 90th-minute concession this season.[1][2][3]

This result avenges Bournemouth's late defeat at Anfield in August and highlights their resurgence under Andoni Iraola, who have now won two of their last three league games after a prior poor run.[3] For Liverpool, it's five league games without a win and seventh defeat overall, denting their title defense.[4]