Bournemouth on top in south coast derby as toothless Southampton fail to fire

Bournemouth 2 Southampton 0: Bournemouth beat south coast rivals Southampton 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium, where fourth official Kevin Friend was taken to hospital during half-time having hit his head on the dugout.

Centre-back Steve Cook gave the Cherries the lead on 31 minutes with a scissor-kick finish, and Benik Afobe (79) headed in a second to secure a first win in four league matches.

Fourth official Friend was rushed to hospital after collapsing and banging his head. Friend passed out and received immediate treatment as a hush descended across the stadium at the tail end of the first half.