On February 15, 2025, AFC Bournemouth secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium, propelling them to fifth place in the Premier League standings. The Cherries took control early, with Dango Ouattara opening the scoring in the 14th minute, heading in a precise cross from Ryan Christie. Just two minutes later, Christie doubled the lead with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area. Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana reduced the deficit in the 72nd minute, but Bournemouth’s substitute Marcus Tavernier sealed the win with a goal in the 83rd minute. This victory marked Bournemouth’s first league double over Southampton and bolstered their aspirations for European competition
