Everton fell to a 1-2 home defeat against Bournemouth AFC in a Premier League clash at Goodison Park on February 11, 2026. The result was a significant blow for the Toffees in their battle to avoid relegation, as Bournemouth came from behind to secure a vital away victory. Everton took an early lead through a Dominic Calvert-Lewin header, but the Cherries fought back with two second-half goals, including a late winner from a set-piece situation. The match turned on a controversial VAR decision that disallowed a potential Everton equalizer for a marginal offside, leaving the home fans furious. The defeat left Everton hovering just above the drop zone, while Bournemouth's three points provided a crucial cushion in the lower mid-table. Everton manager Sean Dyche lamented the disallowed goal, stating, "The fine margins are killing us," while Bournemouth's boss praised his team's "immense character to fight back on the road."