Substitute Evanilson claimed a second-half equaliser as Bournemouth stretched their unbeaten run to eight Premier League games by battling back to draw 1-1 against Sunderland. But the visitors were denied a first top-flight away victory since October when Evanilson converted Marcus Tavernier’s cross with his shoulder 27 minutes from time. Bournemouth, who remain two points above Sunderland in the table, created little after levelling as their European aspirations suffered a setback. Sunderland have enjoyed a fine season following promotion but travelled 350 miles to the south coast on the back of three consecutive league defeats. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola responded to a frustrating first half by bringing on Brazil striker Evanilson in place of Brooks.

Source: Irish Examiner February 28, 2026 15:34 UTC