Sparta Praha vs Bournemouth ended 1–3 on 5 November 2026, with Bournemouth scoring three second-half goals to overturn a deficit in UEFA Europa League Matchday 4. Tyler Adams, Evanilson and Rayan completed the comeback after Ebrima Singhateh had put Sparta ahead. The result extended Bournemouth’s winning start to four league-phase matches and 12 points.
The Sparta Praha vs Bournemouth result came in Prague, where a missed first-half penalty and a red card changed the contest before Marco Rose’s substitutes decided it. Alongside the final score, Bournemouth’s previous Europa League results, standing after four fixtures and next European opponents show how this match fits into their 2026/27 campaign.
Sparta Praha vs Bournemouth result: goals, red card and key moments
Sparta Praha took a 1–0 lead through Singhateh in the 35th minute, but the hosts finished with ten men and Bournemouth scored through Adams, Evanilson and Rayan to win 3–1.
| Minute | Event | Score |
| 28′ | Lewis Cook hits post with Bournemouth penalty | 0–0 |
| 35′ | Ebrima Singhateh puts Sparta ahead | 1–0 |
| 37′ | Tobias Guddal sent off (second yellow) | 1–0 |
| 57′ | Tyler Adams equalises | 1–1 |
| 81′ | Evanilson gives Bournemouth the lead | 1–2 |
| 90′ | Rayan scores Bournemouth’s third | 1–3 |
Bournemouth missed their chance to go ahead when Cook struck the post from the penalty spot. Singhateh then gave Sparta the lead with a solo goal, but Guddal’s dismissal two minutes later left the home side defending with ten players for most of the contest.
How Bournemouth’s substitutes turned the Europa League match
Bournemouth’s three second-half scorers—Tyler Adams, Evanilson and Rayan—all came on as substitutes, giving Marco Rose a decisive contribution from his bench against Sparta Praha. The equaliser arrived in the 57th minute before two late goals turned a level match into an away win.
Adams struck first time from outside the box. Evanilson then converted a chance created by Ryan Christie in the 81st minute, and Rayan added the third in the 90th from an Evanilson assist. Sparta held out for much of the second half despite having been reduced to ten men before the interval.
For the wider club context, explore our AFC Bournemouth 2026/27 team and season guide alongside this specific match report.
Bournemouth Europa League results 2026/27: four wins from four
Bournemouth’s first four Europa League results in 2026/27 were wins over Real Sociedad, Sturm Graz, AC Milan and Sparta Praha. Those results gave the club 12 points, 11 goals scored and two conceded after Matchday 4, a dated snapshot of their first European campaign.
| Date | Fixture | Final score |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth | 1–2 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz | 3–0 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Bournemouth vs AC Milan | 3–0 |
| 5 Nov 2026 | Sparta Praha vs Bournemouth | 1–3 |
The win over Milan preceded the Prague comeback. Our Bournemouth vs AC Milan Europa League coverage provides the earlier fixture context.
Europa League 2026/27 standings: Bournemouth’s 12-point start
Bournemouth collected 12 points from four Europa League league-phase fixtures, putting them among the competition’s leaders after Matchday 4. The 2026/27 tournament uses one overall 36-team table, rather than four-team groups, with each club playing eight different opponents.
The top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16; teams placed ninth to 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs. Bournemouth’s four wins gave them a strong halfway position, but did not determine their final ranking or knockout-stage qualification.
For changing Europa League scores, fixtures and standings, check SportPesa Score where the relevant competition information is available. This report records the confirmed Matchday 4 position rather than a live table.
Bournemouth’s next Europa League fixtures and opponents
After the Sparta Praha result, Bournemouth’s next Europa League fixtures were scheduled away to Celta on 26 November 2026 and at home to Viktoria Plzeň on 10 December. Their remaining league-phase schedule also listed Lillestrøm away on 21 January 2027 and Hapoel Beer-Sheva at home on 28 January.
These fixtures connect Bournemouth’s latest result with the rest of the eight-match league phase. Dates reflect the schedule following Matchday 4 and are not presented as automatically updating match information.
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What Sparta Praha 1–3 Bournemouth means for the season
Sparta Praha 1–3 Bournemouth stands out for a missed penalty, a first-half dismissal and three goals from Bournemouth substitutes. The victory took the club to four Europa League wins and 12 points, strengthening the connection between this match result and their wider 2026/27 results record. For subsequent football fixtures, scores and competition tables, follow SportPesa Score.
