Bournemouth’s long search for a Premier League victory continued as Burnley struck late to earn a 1-1 draw on the south coast, denying the hosts a result their dominance had suggested was coming.
The Cherries looked on course to claim all three points after finally turning control into a breakthrough, but a last-gasp intervention from Armando Broja ensured the spoils were shared and handed Burnley a potentially significant point in their fight near the foot of the table.
Bournemouth enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and territory and took the lead with their first real moment of incision. Antoine Semenyo pounced on a slip from Josh Laurent, cutting inside before bending a composed finish beyond the goalkeeper. It proved to be Bournemouth’s only effort on target, a statistic that would come back to haunt them.
Chances followed in volume rather than quality. David Brooks found space repeatedly without making it count, while Semenyo and Justin Kluivert also failed to turn promising situations into a decisive second goal. Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was rarely forced into meaningful action despite Bournemouth registering a flurry of attempts, most of which drifted harmlessly wide.
Burnley offered a reminder of their threat just before the interval when Jaidon Anthony thought he had equalised against his former club, only for the offside flag to cut short the celebrations after a VAR check upheld the original decision.
As the match wore on, Bournemouth’s inability to extend their lead kept the visitors within touching distance. That warning became reality in the closing stages when Burnley sent numbers forward and finally found a way through. Marcus Edwards delivered a teasing cross from the right and Broja rose to glance a header home, sealing the Clarets’ only shot on target of the afternoon.
The goal silenced much of the Vitality Stadium and confirmed another frustrating outcome for Bournemouth, whose winless run now stretches to eight league games. Burnley, meanwhile, claimed their first point in seven matches, moving to 11 points and offering a glimmer of belief that their difficult spell may be easing.
The draw leaves Bournemouth marooned in mid-table and rueful about missed opportunities, while Burnley depart with renewed hope that resilience and patience can still yield results in a long and demanding season.
