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Adams for Cook, Tavernier and Scott: Tactical notes from Cherries' draw at Newcastle United

AFC Bournemouth dropped points from a winning position for a third time to start the 2026/27 season, drawing 2-2 away at Newcastle United. Cherries On Top highlights tactical points from the draw at St James' Park.

05.09.26, 15:37 Updated 05.09.26, 15:37 6 Minute Read

Jack Tanner

Jack Tanner

AFC Bournemouth made it three games in a row to start the Premier League season with points dropped late on, contriving to draw 2-2 with Newcastle United.

For the first 30 minutes or so Cherries looked at home on the road, matching their supporters’ early start for the 12.30pm kick-off on Tyneside with two goals.

However, immediately after doubling their lead, Cherries briefly lost composure, allowing Harvey Barnes to cut inside from the left and find the top right corner.

Bournemouth managed to wrestle back rough control of the game, with Newcastle unable to generate any further danger going forward.

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Jack Tanner

Jack Tanner Starting his journalism career covering local non-league football at the age of 14, Dorset-native Jack Tanner covered Cherries for the Bournemouth Daily Echo for the best part of four years. After a brief stint covering AFC Bournemouth on a freelance basis for national newspapers, Jack went on to cover boxing for The Independent.

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