Bournemouth
A south-coast club that rose from League Two to the Premier League in 2015, based at Dean Court in Bournemouth. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its milestones and its biggest rival.
Bournemouth fixtures and results
Upcoming fixtures
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Leeds United
0 - 3AFC Bournemouth2 - 0
Sunderland AFC
5 - 1AFC Bournemouth0 - 1
Liverpool FCPremier League table
Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:24 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal FC | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 24 | |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 | |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 | |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 | |
| 5 | Liverpool FC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | |
| 6 |  Brentford FC | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 14 | |
| 7 |  Everton FC | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 | |
| 9 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 | |
| 11 | Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | |
| 12 | Leeds United | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | |
| 13 |  Newcastle United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 11 | |
| 14 | Ipswich Town | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 | |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 | |
| 16 |  Coventry City | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 | |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 | |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 | |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 | |
| 20 | Sunderland AFC | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 |
About Bournemouth
Bournemouth were founded in 1899 as Boscombe Football Club and became Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic in 1923, before taking the name AFC Bournemouth in 1971. The club has played at Dean Court since 1910.
For most of its history Bournemouth were a lower-league side, and in 2008/09 the club came close to going out of business. Under manager Eddie Howe, who returned for a second spell in 2012, Bournemouth won promotion from League One in 2012/13 and then won the Championship in 2014/15 to reach the top flight for the first time.
Bournemouth play in red and black stripes, and their nickname, the Cherries, is said to come from the cherry-red stripes on their shirts. Dean Court is one of the smallest grounds in the Premier League, which gives matchdays an intimate feel.
Honours and milestones
Promotions and titles| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Championship (second tier) | 1 | 2014/15 |
| League One promotion (third tier) | – | 2012/13, runners-up |
| League Two promotion (fourth tier) | – | 2009/10, runners-up |
Rivals
Southampton
The nearest big rival along the south coast. The two clubs share a long history of meetings in the lower leagues, and their top-flight matches have carried real local pride.
Bournemouth FAQs
Where do Bournemouth play their home games?
At Dean Court in Bournemouth, the club’s home since 1910. The stadium is one of the smallest grounds in the Premier League, which is part of the club’s character.
When did Bournemouth first reach the Premier League?
In 2015, after winning the Championship in 2014/15. Bournemouth had been in the fourth tier of English football as recently as 2009/10.
Which manager took Bournemouth to the Premier League?
Eddie Howe, who led the club to promotion from League One in 2012/13 and to the Championship title in 2014/15.
Who are Bournemouth’s biggest rivals?
Southampton are generally seen as the main rival along the south coast.
Where can I follow Bournemouth fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our Premier League page.