Thursday , 2 July 2026

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2018-19
AFC Bournemouth
1 – 3
Full Time
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Sat 5 Jan 2019 · 12:30 UTC Vitality Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 22' Dale Stephens
Andrew Surman 84' Y
Steve Cook 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — FA Cup at Vitality Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Adam Nunn

Head-to-Head

5
1
7
AFC Bournemouth 13 games · Avg 2.9 goals Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-05 AFC Bournemouth 1–3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2018-12-22 AFC Bournemouth 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Recent Form

AFC Bournemouth
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–3 L
02 Jan Watford FC H 3–3 D
30 Dec Manchester United FC A 1–4 L
26 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC A 0–5 L
22 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–0 W
15 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan AFC Bournemouth A 3–1 W
02 Jan West Ham United FC A 2–2 D
29 Dec Everton FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Arsenal FC H 1–1 D
22 Dec AFC Bournemouth A 0–2 L
16 Dec Chelsea FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
AFC Bournemouth this season
0% Clean Sheets
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! AFC Bournemouth welcome Brighton & Hove Albion FC for this crunch clash at Vitality Stadium.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Bournemouth is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Bournemouth that had 335 games and scored 441 goals.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 22' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dale Stephens on 22 minutes.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 31' Magnificent from Anthony Knockaert! That is 12 goals in 336 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 34' GOAL! Yves Bissouma fires home to make it 0-2!
  • 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 44' It looks surprising AFC Bournemouth does not make any changes. Jurgen Locadia has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Time for substitution for AFC Bournemouth. Kyle Taylor is replaced by David Brooks.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Bournemouth must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 55' The deadlock is broken! Marc Pugh gets on the scoresheet on 55 minutes.
  • 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Florin Andone made 336 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 64' Goal! Florin Andone scores his 9 goal in 336 matches.
  • 69' Nathaniel Clyne, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 70' AFC Bournemouth manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Junior Stanislas is hanging Jordon Ibe on the field on 70 minute.
  • 73' Brighton & Hove Albion FC ring the changes. Jurgen Locadia has done his job and it is now time for Solomon March to step up.
  • 78' Charlie Daniels is replacing Diego Rico for the AFC Bournemouth side.
  • 83' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andrew Surman.
  • 86' The whistle greets Bruno as he departs to be replaced by Martin Montoya.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Steve Cook.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Anthony Knockaert is replaced by Viktor Gyokeres.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Brighton & Hove Albion FC players.

Lineups

AFC Bournemouth Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eddie Howe

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Hughton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Brooks 4
Kaoru Mitoma 4
Justin Kluivert 2
Aaron Mooy 2
Joao Pedro 2
Callum Wilson 2
Florin Andone 1
Dominic Solanke 1

Head to Head

2019-01-05 AFC Bournemouth 1–3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2018-12-22 AFC Bournemouth 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

AFC Bournemouth Form

2019-01-05 AFC Bournemouth 1–3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 2019-01-02 AFC Bournemouth 3–3 Watford FC D 2018-12-30 Manchester United FC 4–1 AFC Bournemouth L 2018-12-26 Tottenham Hotspur FC 5–0 AFC Bournemouth L 2018-12-22 AFC Bournemouth 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2018-12-15 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 AFC Bournemouth L

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form

2019-01-05 AFC Bournemouth 1–3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2019-01-02 West Ham United FC 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2018-12-29 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–0 Everton FC W 2018-12-26 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–1 Arsenal FC D 2018-12-22 AFC Bournemouth 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 2018-12-16 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–2 Chelsea FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51 AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for: AFC Bournemouth or Brighton & Hove Albion FC 72% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Bournemouth36% Draw28% Brighton & Hove Albion FC36%
Actual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

AFC Bournemouth or Draw
64%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
64%
AFC Bournemouth or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Bournemouth28% Draw44% Brighton & Hove Albion FC28%
Actual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth

Handicap AFC Bournemouth covers Push Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 18% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 18% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.