The Cherries had produced a fine display against defending champion Liverpool at Anfield and made a fast start here, going ahead after just four minutes as Marcus Tavernier thumped an effort home via a deflection from Emmanuel Agbadou.

Wolves struggled to create chances throughout the match, and their task was made a lot tougher in the second half as Toti Gomes was shown a red card for a last-man foul on Evanilson.

Bournemouth's wastefulness in front of goal led to a nervy finish, but it held on for the three points.

Wolves moved down to 19th on the table, with only West Ham United below them on goal difference.