UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Armando Broja struck a dramatic last-minute equaliser to halt Burnley’s seven-game losing run and extend Bournemouth’s winless streak to eight.
After 67 minutes, Bournemouth believed they had won when the highly sought-after Antoine Semenyo broke through Burnley’s tenacious defense with his eighth goal of the year.
However, Marcus Edwards and Broja, who replaced him in the second half, teamed to give the returning Scott Parker a point that his team hardly deserved.
Parker returned to the Vitality Stadium for the first time since being fired by Bournemouth in August 2022, but a slew of illnesses prompted him to make six changes to his team. Following his suspension, veteran Kyle Walker was one of those brought back into the starting lineup.
David Brooks was added on the right as one of Andoni Iraola’s two substitutions, and he came near early on, looping a left-footed attempt just beyond the far post.
Justin Kluivert’s next opportunity was created by Semenyo, who was causing a lot of trouble on the opposing wing. Kluivert curled his attempt just wide from 20 yards out. Semenyo himself had the fourth opportunity. The Ghanaian drifted in from the left and fired a strong shot that went just wide of the far post.
Burnley had only 28% of the ball and posed no threat in the first half. Former Bournemouth winger Jaidon Anthony scored on Josh Laurent’s low cross during their lone noteworthy attack, but he was ruled offside.
In the second half, Bournemouth was once more positioned in Burnley’s last third, following the same pattern. Marcos Senesi’s far-post cross was headed over by Brooks in an early attempt.
Enes Lénal and Eli Junior Kroupi were substituted for Evanilson and Kluivert in Iraola’s early attacking substitutions.
It served as a spark, and Semenyo often the hero did it once more with a beautiful curving strike into the far corner.
Burnley finally responded as the game was set to enter stoppage time, with Broja rising highest to score after Edwards curled a cross to the far post.
What were the expected goals xG values for both teams?
No specific anticipated pretensions( xG) values for the Bournemouth vs. Burnley 1- 1 draw on December 20, 2025, appear in available match reports.
Bournemouth dominated possession and chances, aligning with their advanced seasonal xG trends, while Burnley’s late equalizer from a low- xG title (Marcus Edwards’ cross) defied prospects given their protective setup and illness absences.
Semenyo’s 67th- minute goal reflected Bournemouth’s pressure post-Laurent’s slip, but Broja’s 95th- minute strike extended their winless run; detailed xG timelines remain unreported amid post-match focus on the ruckus.
