WILSON HAT TRICK BUT WAGNER’S MEN CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR OWN DOWNFALL

Substitutes Steve Mounie to make an impact on his introduction - 5 Abdelhamid Sabiri anonymous during his cameo appearance - 5 Collin Quaner Failed to make an impression with the game lost - 5 TOWN’S away-day woes continued as 10-man AFC Bournemouth recorded a rousing victory at the Vitality Stadium.

Callum Wilson’s quick-fire firsthalf goals against the run of play put the Terriers on the back foot and, although the Cherries had Simon Francis sent off just before half-time, David Wagner’s men were unable to capitalise.

In fact, things went from bad to worse despite the numerical advantage, Harry Arter grabbing a third and Wilson claiming his hattrick in the 84th minute.

Yet the afternoon had started with so much optimism and, after the impressive victory against West Bromwich Albion a fortnight ago, Town’s side pretty much picked itself.

The only question mark was whether Aaron Mooy would start on his return from international duty with Australia, having returned to the UK only on Thursday evening.

However, the influential midfielder was not only included but skippered the side due to the absence of Jonathan Hogg – his wife giving birth to a baby boy the previous night.

It also meant Danny Williams, who captained the USA against Portugal on Tuesday, came in, with the only other change seeing Martin Cranie deputise for the suspended Christopher Schindler.

And although nearing a full return from a long-term hamstring injury, Kasey Palmer was still not considered - remaining sidelined alongside Philip Billing (ankle), Jon Gorenc Stankovic (knee) and Michael Hefele (Achilles).

With both Scott Malone and Florent Hadergjonaj almost playing as auxiliary wing-backs, Town took the game to their hosts in the opening exchanges.

Former Bournemouth player Malone was particularly a menace down the left-hand flank – creating the first opportunity of the game when his rebounded cross fell kindly to Rajiv van La Parra, only for his low curling effort to be excellently palmed away by Asmir Begovic.

Minutes later the 26-year-old carved out an opportunity for himself, darting past Steve Cook before poking an effort inches wide as Town continued to dominate both possession and chances in the opening 20 minutes.

But too often when Town are in the ascendancy they fail to make it count, and they were duly punished in the 27th minute – Jordon Ibe’s corner being met by the head of Wilson from point blank range.

If Town could have felt aggrieved with a crunching challenge on