“The last‑minute winner left Liverpool stunned and the home crowd elated.”
Bournemouth pulled off a dramatic 3–2 victory over Liverpool at Vitality Stadium on 24 January 2026, ending Liverpool’s 13‑game unbeaten run and handing the home fans a thrilling afternoon.
Bournemouth took an early 2–0 lead through goals by Evanilson and Álex Jiménez. Liverpool fought back with a goal from Virgil van Dijk just before half-time and an equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai in the second half, showing great determination.
In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Amine Adli scored a late winner, giving Bournemouth the three points and shocking the unbeaten Liverpool side. The dramatic finish sparked wild celebrations among the Bournemouth players and supporters.
The defeat leaves Liverpool five Premier League matches without a win and could affect their position in the top four. Bournemouth, meanwhile, moved up the league table with this important win, gaining a boost in confidence for the rest of the season.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot cited fatigue and running out of energy as key reasons for the loss, while Bournemouth celebrated one of their most memorable wins of the season, highlighting their resilience against one of the league’s top teams.