Overview
- Bournemouth went ahead in the fourth minute when Marcus Tavernier’s shot deflected off Emmanuel Agbadou and beat Jose Sa.
- Wolves captain Toti Gomes was sent off in the 49th minute for pushing Evanilson as the Bournemouth forward ran through on goal.
- The hosts dominated the first half and Antoine Semenyo struck the crossbar from close range before the interval.
- Bournemouth introduced recent signing Amine Adli for his debut in the 66th minute following a midweek move from Bayer Leverkusen.
- Wolves lost Ki-Jana Hoever to injury in the first half, with debutant Jackson Tchatchoua replacing him, and the visitors offered limited threat despite a brighter spell after the break.