Bournemouth 3 – Bristol 2: Visitors leave the Vitality Stadium empty handed

Bristol City fell to an away defeat at the hands of Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Bournemouth were keen to hang onto their position at the top of league and extend their winning run, following a 3-0 victory against Huddersfield Town. Bristol are struggling for form following a draw in their last match. At the moment, Bournemouth are in 2nd place, with 72 points from 40 matches, while Bristol sit in 18th, with 44 points from 40.

The Robins started the first half well, thanks to an early goal from Robert Atkinson in the 4th minute. However, their lead was short lived, as Dominic Solanke equalised for Bournemouth just before half-time, which brought Scott Parker’s squad level at 1-1 at the half time break

Bournemouth staged a comeback in the second half, with Lewis Cook finding the net after 52 minutes. The Cherries looked to have the game under control when they scored again and increased their lead, thanks to a goal from Siriki Dembele, 81 minutes in to establish a 3-1. Bristol in turn, then responded just before the final whistle increasing their lead with an effort from Andreas Weimann. The game ended 3-2 to Bournemouth.

For Bournemouth, Siriki Dembele, Ben Pearson and Jamal Lowe, came on for Jaidon Anthony, Jefferson Lerma and Dominic Solanke. Bristol brought on Han-Noah Massengo and Tommy Conway for Cameron Pring and Robbie Cundy.

The referee booked Robbie Cundy for Bristol.

Bournemouth will next play Sheffield United away, with Bristol facing Peterborough United at home.