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The Bournemouth AFC vs Liverpool player ratings from this English Premier League clash on 20 September 2026 tell the story of a tight, low-scoring afternoon settled by a single goal. Liverpool won 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium, and Alexander Isak was the standout performer of the match with a rating of 7.55.
Bournemouth AFC vs Liverpool Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Alexander Isak was the best performer of the match, rated 7.55.
- Liverpool’s average player rating was 6.71 compared with Bournemouth AFC’s 6.29.
- Liverpool had four players rated 7.0 or higher; Bournemouth AFC had none.
- Neither side had a player rated 8.0 or above.
- Isak’s goal arrived alongside three shots, the second-most of any player on the pitch.
- Alex Tóth was the lowest-rated player in the match, on 5.8.
Bournemouth AFC vs Liverpool Player Ratings
| Bournemouth AFC | Rating | Liverpool | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silva | 6.7 | Isak | 7.5 |
| Gannon-Doak | 6.7 | Dijk | 7.3 |
| Hill | 6.6 | Becker | 7.1 |
| Scott | 6.5 | Jacquet | 7.1 |
| Adams | 6.5 | Gakpo | 6.8 |
| Rocha | 6.4 | Muñoz | 6.7 |
| Brooks | 6.4 | Nyoni | 6.7 |
| Evanilson | 6.3 | Wirtz | 6.6 |
| Petrović | 6.3 | Araujo | 6.6 |
| Truffert | 6.2 | Allister | 6.5 |
| Tavernier | 6.2 | Szoboszlai | 6.5 |
| Jebbison | 6.1 | Koumas | 6.4 |
| Christie | 6.0 | Kerkez | 6.3 |
| Smith | 5.9 | Barcola | 6.3 |
| Cook | 5.9 | Gravenberch | 6.2 |
| Tóth | 5.8 | Mamardashvili | – |
| Diakite | – | Frimpong | – |
| Sánchez | – | Gomez | – |
| Soler | – | Tsimikas | – |
| Gregorio | – | Ngumoha | – |
Top 5 Players
Alexander Isak (Liverpool) leads the way with a match rating of 7.55. His goal was the only one of the afternoon, and he also fired three shots, a tally only one other player in the match bettered.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) posted a 7.29 rating built on a commanding defensive display. His 12 clearances were the most of anyone on the pitch, he won five aerial duels with only one player winning more, and his 71 accurate passes were also the most in the match.
Alisson Becker (Liverpool) earned a 7.14 rating, with four clearances the sole recorded contribution behind that score.
Jérémy Jacquet (Liverpool) rated 7.07, sharing the match lead with two interceptions and adding 54 accurate passes, second-most of anyone on the pitch.
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) rated 6.79 in a creative midfield role. His three key passes shared the match lead, his two successful dribbles were the most by anyone on the pitch, and his two blocked shots also matched the top mark in the game.
Man of the Match: Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak was confirmed as the Bournemouth AFC vs Liverpool man of the match, finishing 0.26 of a point clear of teammate Virgil van Dijk in second place. It was a narrow margin at the very top of the ratings, underlining how closely matched the strongest performances were across Liverpool’s side on the day.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gakpo (Liverpool) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Scott (Bournemouth AFC) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Wirtz (Liverpool) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Rocha (Bournemouth AFC) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Tavernier (Bournemouth AFC) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silva (Bournemouth AFC) | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Dijk (Liverpool) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| Hill (Bournemouth AFC) | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Kerkez (Liverpool) | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Jacquet (Liverpool) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araujo (Liverpool) | 11 | 82% | 9 |
| Gakpo (Liverpool) | 16 | 50% | 8 |
| Allister (Liverpool) | 11 | 55% | 6 |
| Rocha (Bournemouth AFC) | 10 | 60% | 6 |
| Scott (Bournemouth AFC) | 9 | 67% | 6 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie (Bournemouth AFC) | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Isak (Liverpool) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Evanilson (Bournemouth AFC) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Scott (Bournemouth AFC) | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Gakpo (Liverpool) | 0 | 0% | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg player ratings run on a 1-10 scale, where a score of around 6.0 represents an average match performance. Each rating is calculated from individual match statistics, and the player with the single highest score in the match is flagged as its best performer, which on this occasion was Alexander Isak.
Bournemouth AFC vs Liverpool Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in the Bournemouth AFC vs Liverpool match?
Alexander Isak was the best-performing player, rated 7.55 after scoring the only goal of the match and adding three shots.
What were Bournemouth AFC’s player ratings like?
Bournemouth AFC’s player ratings averaged 6.29, with Antonio Silva their best performer on 6.7 and no player reaching 7.0 or higher.
What were Liverpool’s player ratings like?
Liverpool’s player ratings averaged 6.71, with four players rated 7.0 or above and Alexander Isak topping the side on 7.55.
Who was rated the lowest in the match?
Alex Tóth of Bournemouth AFC was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on 5.8.
What was the final score between Bournemouth AFC and Liverpool?
The Bournemouth AFC 0-1 Liverpool player ratings reflect a match settled by Alexander Isak’s goal, with Liverpool taking all three points on the road.