The Wales international threaded a low finish home on 35 minutes as Eddie Howe’s team secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton.
Elsewhere, Wilson’s compatriot Ben Woodburn enjoyed a memorable Saturday afternoon with Oxford United in League One.
The 19-year-old provided two assists for his team en route to a stunning 6-0 away victory at Lincoln City.
In the Championship, Ovie Ejaria featured for 90 minutes in Reading’s 2-1 home defeat against Blackburn Rovers.
There was also frustration for Kamil Grabara in the division on Sunday – he was in goal as Huddersfield Town were edged out 4-2 at West Bromwich Albion.