Substitute Armando Broja headed a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Burnley a precious point in a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium, halting their damaging seven-match losing streak in the Premier League.
Cherries Dominance Finally Breaks Through
The match, played on Saturday 20 December 2025, followed a familiar pattern for much of the contest. Bournemouth, despite being winless in seven themselves, dominated possession and chances from the outset. Andoni Iraola's side, with David Brooks lively on the right, created a string of early opportunities. Brooks curled one effort just wide, while the dangerous Antoine Semenyo was a constant threat, setting up Justin Kluivert and then firing a powerful shot past the far post.
Burnley, with returning manager Scott Parker making six changes due to illness, offered almost nothing in attack during the first half, registering a paltry 28 per cent possession. Their only notable moment saw former Bournemouth winger Jaidon Anthony have a goal correctly ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
Semenyo Strikes Before Late Drama
The second half continued in the same vein, with Bournemouth pressure mounting. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 67th minute. As Burnley's Josh Laurent slipped, Antoine Semenyo seized the moment, cutting inside and unleashing a brilliant curling shot into the far corner for his eighth goal of the season.
It seemed the Cherries would see out the victory, but Parker's second-half substitutions proved decisive. As the game entered added time, Marcus Edwards, another substitute, delivered a pinpoint cross to the far post. There, Armando Broja rose highest to power a header home, sparking wild celebrations from the travelling Clarets faithful.
A Vital Point for Parker's Burnley
The 1-1 draw represents a significant psychological boost for Burnley, finally ending a miserable run of defeats. For Parker, returning to the club that sacked him in August 2022, it was a point earned through sheer resilience, one his team had scarcely deserved based on the overall balance of play.
The result leaves Bournemouth's own winless run extended to eight games, a growing concern for Iraola despite a performance that warranted more. For Burnley, the late show provides a crucial platform to build upon as they battle to climb the table.
