AFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion FC — FA Cup at Vitality Stadium.
- AFC Bournemouth 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Assistant 1 Rob Hyde (England)
- Assistant 2
6 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Everton FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | Manchester United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–5 | L |
| 04 Jan | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Preston North End FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Vitality Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The travelling West Bromwich Albion FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 14' What a moment for Caleb Taylor! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' Mason Holgate was booked on 18.
- 23' John Swift has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 27' GOAL! Justin Kluivert scores on 27.
- 32' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Karlan Grant suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' AFC Bournemouth is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dango Ouattara on 34.
- 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dango Ouattara makes it 3-1.
- 45' The referee shows West Bromwich Albion FC player a card on 45.
- 46' Another change for AFC Bournemouth made on 46 minute. Max Aarons leaves to be changed by Antoine Semenyo.
- 47' GOAL! Antoine Semenyo fires home to make it 4-1!
- 52' AFC Bournemouth are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined West Bromwich Albion FC backline.
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' A moment of madness from Antoine Semenyo on 60 minutes earns him a card. AFC Bournemouth will be frustrated.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Darnell Furlong.
- 63' A change in the West Bromwich Albion FC ranks — Tom Fellows exits the field as Mikey Johnston enters on 63.
- 67' AFC Bournemouth manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Jebbison is hanging Justin Kluivert on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Grady Diangana, as he is very good at scoring at Vitality Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Milos Kerkez. He replaces David Brooks on 77 minute.
- 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 87' A quiet spell here at Vitality Stadium. AFC Bournemouth seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' Another change for AFC Bournemouth made on 89 minute. Tyler Adams leaves to be changed by Maxwell Kinsey-Wellings.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 5-1.
Lineups
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
David Brooks ↓ Milos Kerkez 77'
- 13
-
37
Max Aarons ↓ Antoine Semenyo 46'
- 23
- 19
- 12
- 27
- 11
- –
- 2
- 47
Bench
-
24
Antoine Semenyo ↑ 46'
- 4
- 42
- 40
-
–
Daniel Jebbison ↑ 67'
-
3
Milos Kerkez ↑ 77'
- –
-
48
Maxwell Kinsey-Wellings ↑ 89'
-
51
Remy Rees-Dottin ↑ 89'
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
John Swift ↓ Jed Wallace 63'
- 3
- 11
- 27
- 2
- 4
- 20
- 15
-
31
Tom Fellows ↓ Mikey Johnston 63'
-
18
Karlan Grant ↓ Devante Cole 77'
- 23
Bench
-
7
Jed Wallace ↑ 63'
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 77'
- 14
- 8
- 24
- 17
-
22
Mikey Johnston ↑ 63'
- 30
- 37
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andy Carroll | 2 |
| Alex Mowatt | 2 |
| Dango Ouattara | 2 |
| Callum Robinson | 1 |
| Philip Billing | 1 |
| Emiliano Hansen | 1 |
| Caleb Taylor | 1 |
| Antoine Semenyo | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Bournemouth Form
2025-01-11
AFC Bournemouth
5–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2025-01-04
AFC Bournemouth
1–0
Everton FC
W
2024-12-29
Fulham FC
2–2
AFC Bournemouth
D
2024-12-26
AFC Bournemouth
0–0
Crystal Palace FC
D
2024-12-22
Manchester United FC
0–3
AFC Bournemouth
W
2024-12-16
AFC Bournemouth
1–1
West Ham United FC
D
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2025-01-11
AFC Bournemouth
5–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2025-01-04
Swansea City AFC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2025-01-01
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–1
Preston North End FC
W
2024-12-29
Sheffield United FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2024-12-26
Derby County FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2024-12-22
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Bournemouth win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
AFC Bournemouth or Draw
78%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
46%
AFC Bournemouth or West Bromwich Albion FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Bournemouth win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth
| Handicap | AFC Bournemouth covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

