Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth AFC: UEFA Europa League result, report & goals
Bournemouth AFC beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in UEFA Europa League on Thursday 17 September 2026.
Match report
Bournemouth AFC edged a tight, competitive contest by a single goal, doing just enough to see off a stubborn Real Sociedad.
Goals. Real Sociedad — Sergio Gómez 57'; Bournemouth AFC — Justin Kluivert 11', Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha 20'.
Head-to-head
The result is the latest chapter between two familiar sides. Their most recent meetings:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2026 | UEFA Europa League | Real Sociedad 1–2 Bournemouth AFC |
| 09 Aug 2025 | International Club Friendly | Bournemouth AFC 0–0 Real Sociedad |
| 09 Aug 2025 | International Club Friendly | Bournemouth AFC 1–1 Real Sociedad |
| 30 Jul 2022 | International Club Friendly | Bournemouth AFC 1–2 Real Sociedad |
Recent form
Real Sociedad are inconsistent recently — L L W D W from their last 5 (W2 D1 L2).
- L v Bournemouth AFC (1–2)
- L v Atletico Madrid (0–3)
- W v Elche CF (3–2)
- D v RC Celta (0–0)
- W v RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2–1)
Bournemouth AFC are hard to separate lately, drawing often — W D W D D from their last 5 (W2 D3 L0).
- W v Real Sociedad (2–1)
- D v Brentford (2–2)
- W v Lincoln City (4–0)
- D v Newcastle United (2–2)
- D v Everton (1–1)
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