Written by Matt Stevenson

Here is the xG from the thrilling C Palace game. AFCB took the lead with our first attempt, a corner found Kroupi entirely unmarked, but onside at the far post, who had a very easy finish (rated 19 in 20). The game was uneventful for 20 minutes until Semenyo shot at Henderson (1 in 11) and then C Palace had two quick chances in succession, in the 26th minute, Mateta headed wide from the six-yard box (1 in 4). Then, 2 minutes later, Guehi had a close-range header blocked (1 in 5). We scored with our next attack, Semenyo’s cross was poked out by Guehi and Kroupi struck it into the bottom corner (15%). 37 minutes and 2-0 Bournemouth. Just before half-time, Mateta broke into the left-hand side of the penalty area, but Petrovic saved (1 in 4). The xG at the break was C Palace 0.80, AFCB 1.25.

In the 50th minute, Mateta missed from just outside the 6-yard box (1 in 8), but this was the only real chance until the 60th minute, although there was a scare for Bournemouth when Senesi lunged in on Sarr,...