Manchester United vs Bournemouth result finished 0–3 at Old Trafford on Sunday, 25 October 2026, as Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson secured a commanding Premier League away victory for the Cherries. Two goals in five first-half minutes put Michael Carrick’s side under pressure before Evanilson completed the scoring in the 71st minute.

It was another difficult afternoon for United, who went eight games without a win across competitions and remained on seven league points. Bournemouth, managed by Marco Rose, followed their European victory over AC Milan with another impressive away performance. For the latest Premier League results and changing standings, follow SportPesa Score.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth result and match details

How Bournemouth scored three goals at Old Trafford

38th minute: Rayan opens the scoring

Bournemouth threatened from early set pieces and wide deliveries. The breakthrough came when Justin Kluivert sent a free-kick towards the far post, where Rayan found space to finish past Senne Lammens. United had already needed important interventions from Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro to prevent earlier chances.

43rd minute: Marcus Tavernier doubles the advantage

Five minutes later, a slip by Yoro allowed Adrien Truffert to recover possession in a dangerous position. Truffert squared the ball and Tavernier finished from close range, taking Bournemouth into half-time with a two-goal lead. The sequence showed how quickly the visitors punished errors around United’s defensive third.

71st minute: Evanilson completes the victory

United made changes after the break, bringing on Matheus Cunha for Youri Tielemans at half-time, but Bournemouth continued to find opportunities. Evanilson had an effort disallowed for offside before his legitimate goal arrived in the 71st minute. Lewis Cook’s long pass caught out the home defence and goalkeeper; Evanilson went around Lammens and finished from a tight angle.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth match statistics

United saw more of the ball and attempted more shots, but Bournemouth generated the better quality opportunities according to the recorded expected-goals figures. The visitors needed only four shots on target to score three times, while United failed to beat Djordje Petrović despite five shots on target.

Why Manchester United struggled

Carrick changed four starters after the 4–1 Champions League defeat at Como and left captain Bruno Fernandes among the substitutes. Carlos Baleba started in midfield, while Amad returned to the XI. United’s attacks did produce opportunities for Bryan Mbeumo and others, but their inability to defend decisive moments proved costly.

The first two goals exposed problems defending a set piece and responding to a turnover. Bournemouth’s third came from a long ball behind the defence, leaving United with little opportunity to mount a comeback. Carrick introduced Lisandro Martínez, Joshua Zirkzee and Shea Lacey during the second half, but the score remained 0–3.

How Bournemouth earned another memorable Old Trafford win

The result was Bournemouth’s third 3–0 league victory at Old Trafford in recent seasons, following wins by the same scoreline in 2023/24 and 2024/25. This time, the visitors combined aggressive attacking movement with disciplined defending and were particularly effective in transition.

Rayan’s finish rewarded Bournemouth’s pressure, Tavernier capitalised on a defensive mistake, and Evanilson’s goal underlined the space the away side found as United searched for a response. Bournemouth also arrived after beating AC Milan 3–0 in the Europa League, making the result part of a successful run across domestic and European competition.

What the result means for the Premier League table

United remained on seven points after eight league matches and sat 16th at the end of the weekend, just above the relegation places. Their winless sequence reached eight games across competitions, increasing the importance of a response in the next league fixture against Chelsea.

Bournemouth’s second consecutive league victory moved them away from the immediate danger at the bottom. The performance also gave Rose another encouraging result after the midweek European win. Standings can change with other results, so use the current Premier League table on SportPesa Score for the latest positions.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth FAQs

What was the Manchester United vs Bournemouth final score?

Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford on 25 October 2026.

Who scored for Bournemouth against Manchester United?

Rayan scored in the 38th minute, Marcus Tavernier in the 43rd and Evanilson in the 71st.

Where was Manchester United vs Bournemouth played?

The Premier League match took place at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Did Bruno Fernandes play against Bournemouth?

No. United captain Bruno Fernandes was an unused substitute.

Who managed Manchester United and Bournemouth?

Michael Carrick managed United and Marco Rose managed Bournemouth.

How many shots did Manchester United have?

United recorded 17 shots, including five on target; Bournemouth recorded 10 shots and four on target.

Where can I check Premier League results and standings?

SportPesa Score carries current football scores, fixtures and league standings.

Conclusion

Manchester United vs Bournemouth ended in a 3–0 away win built on clinical first-half finishing and Evanilson’s second-half goal. Rayan and Tavernier put the Cherries in control before the interval, while Carrick’s changes could not halt United’s winless run. Read more Premier League news on SportPesa Kenya and follow SportPesa Score for current match results and standings.