Ryan Christie delivered a stunning performance, netting three goals to secure Marco Rose’s inaugural victory as Bournemouth’s manager, as the Cherries dispatched Sky Bet Championship side Lincoln with a convincing 4-0 scoreline. The Scottish international marked his second career hat‑trick with strikes in the 7th, 69th and 88th minutes, while substitute Rayan added a fourth goal in stoppage time to seal the Carabao Cup third‑round win. Rose opted for a radical overhaul, making eight changes to his starting XI. Among the newcomers were on‑loan Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who made his debut, and Uruguayan forward Alvaro Rodriguez, who earned his first start for the club.

Only Ryley Towler retained his place from Lincoln’s recent 1-1 draw with Southampton, a match that marked the first meeting of the two sides since 2010 when both were competing in League Two. Lincoln began the encounter brightly, but Bournemouth seized the initiative early. Just seven minutes in, Christie finished cleanly at the near post after a low cross from Ben Gannon‑Doak, putting the hosts ahead.

Gannon‑Doak, who had been active on the left flank, saw his own shot blocked by Towler after cutting inside and firing with his right foot. Di Gregorio was called into action for the first time in the 22nd minute, making a crucial save to deny Dan Oyegoke’s flick, only for Towler to blast over the rebound.

Later, Lincoln keeper Joe Gauci produced a smart reflex to keep Bafode Diakite’s headed effort from a long throw out of the net. Bournemouth continued to press for a second goal.

James Hill struck over from distance, while left‑back Julio Soler curled a wide effort from 25 yards after a David Brooks corner was only half‑cleared. Hill also forced a deflection that led to a corner, and Christie’s curling 20‑yard shot was palmed away by Gauci just before the halftime whistle. The result left Rose frustrated, as his side had only managed two points from their first three Premier League fixtures, having conceded late goals against Manchester City, Everton and Newcastle. In the second half, Bournemouth nearly doubled their lead five minutes in when Gannon‑Doak’s curling effort glanced off Rodriguez’s head and sailed just over the bar.

Scotland’s Gannon‑Doak attempted another long‑range strike in the 55th minute, but again sent it over. Hill came close to a spectacular 25‑yard piledriver that rattled the post and crossbar. Rodriguez, eager to open his Bournemouth account, slipped while lining up a shot from the edge of the box, sending the ball high into the stands. Later, the £21 million signing headed inches wide from a Hill cross, enduring a frustrating full debut.

Christie demonstrated his vision by guiding Rodriguez to the goal 21 minutes from time, heading in Brooks’ corner at the far post. He then completed his hat‑trick in the 88th minute, converting a deflected 14‑yard shot after a pass from Diakite. Rayan capped the night with a tidy finish from the six‑yard box in stoppage time, making the final score 4‑0. Post‑match, Bournemouth head coach Marco Rose praised his team’s performance: “It was a top performance for 94 minutes and we had many shots on and off target.

We only gave one chance away, so I am really happy. Ryan [Christie] is a nice guy. We really love him and he deserved it.

He came back from an injury, worked hard and now he's back in shape. It’s good for us because the upcoming time is really busy and we need everyone. In the next few weeks we have European football, cups in England and the Premier League is getting very demanding.

I’m new in this club, new in this country, but it’s about winning games and winning titles.” Lincoln joint‑head coach Chris Cohen acknowledged the superiority of the visitors: “Certain players had moments in the game, but overall Bournemouth were by far the better team. We were looking for a low‑scoring match and wanted to get to 60 minutes still in the game. The frustration is we did not implement our in‑possession stuff at all and could not impose ourselves with our set‑pieces as well as we normally do. We had a lot of new players and will learn a lot as a team from the game.” The victory not only gave Rose his first win but also highlighted Bournemouth’s depth and the impact of recent signings.

With a busy schedule ahead, including European commitments and domestic cup ties, the Cherries will look to build on this dominant display as they aim to climb the Premier League table.