Bournemouth secured a critical 1-0 Premier League win at Fulham, extending their remarkable 16-game unbeaten streak. Brazilian winger Rayan scored his fifth goal since January, firing in a long-range effort that deflected off defender Calvin Bassey to keep the Cherries sixth in the table with two matches remaining. The result tightens the race for European qualification, placing them three points behind Aston Villa and six ahead of Chelsea.

The match descended into chaos late in the first half as both teams saw players sent off. Bournemouth's Ryan Christie received a red card for a reckless challenge on Timothy Castagne, while Fulham's Joachim Andersen was dismissed for a two-footed tackle on Adrien Truffert. Referee Andrew Madley initially issued yellows to both before VAR upgrades confirmed the sendings-off. Neither dismissal sparked controversy, though Andersen's exit proved pivotal as Fulham lacked defensive cover.

Fulham's attacking woes continued, with substitute Raul Jimenez injured before kickoff and Sasa Lukic's crossbar effort highlighting their lack of clinical finishing. The visitors had moments of danger, including Junior Kroupi striking the woodwork, but their inability to convert chances proved costly. Bournemouth substitute Amine Adli later squandered a stoppage-time opportunity, missing a clear chance that forced Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno into a final-ditch save.

This victory solidifies Bournemouth's Champions League qualification hopes while exposing Fulham's precarious position. With their European aspirations all but extinguished, the hosts now face must-win scenarios in their remaining fixtures. For the Cherries, maintaining momentum against top-six rivals will determine their European fate in the season's final stretch.