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Under-18s secure strong win on the road
AFC Bournemouth under-18's recorded their second win in a row, with a 2-0 victory over Birmingham City. Goals from Jeffrey Aibangbee and Leyland Waite secured the win, with Will Upstell also performing well in the Bournemouth goal. James Lowy's side are gaining momentum as they enter a period of seven games in 21 days. The Cherries had the first chance of the contest, nine minutes in. The Birmingham defence presented Akaunu with the ball inside the 18-yard box, but the ...
Tavernier: It’s always an entertaining game against United
Marcus Tavernier is hoping for another entertaining afternoon when AFC Bournemouth travel to Old Trafford on Sunday. The Cherries face Manchester United in a 2pm kick-off, and Tavernier is expecting a tough test against a side looking for their second Premier League win of the season. “We know them as a club and as a team, they’re a very strong side and they always do well in the Premier League,” he said. “I think we’ve got another tough test against them th...
"The plan is to give Junior some minutes" - Rose previews Manchester United test
AFC Bournemouth Head Coach, Marco Rose, has confirmed Junior Kroupi is in contention to return to action against Manchester United. Kroupi has been out since July with a Metatarsal injury, but is now back in full first-team training. In his press conference previewing the Premier League clash, Rose confirmed Kroupi could return to the pitch this weekend: "It's the plan to take him with us to Manchester, and to give him some minutes. "He is a funny guy, I love him. ...
Cherries FPL Gameweek 8 Preview
AFC Bournemouth have teamed up with Fantasy Football Scout to help bring you hints, tips and advice during the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season. Scout will be using their expertise to provide advice and gameweek tips which should prove useful in ensuring you win your mini-leagues. Best of the Cherries The past week has been an outstanding week for the Cherries with victories in Europe as well as in the league. Last week’s Spotlight player, Evanilson (£6.1m) was B...
Amine Adli reflects on "special night" for AFC Bournemouth
Amine Adli branded his long-range free kick “the best goal of my career” as his effort helped the Cherries to victory over Italian giants AC Milan. Adli’s set-piece, plus penalties from Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier secured all three points for the Cherries, in a dominant performance from Marco Rose’s men. After the game, the Moroccan reflected on a special night for the fans: “I know the supporters feel these nights are special. “We will do our...
Match gallery: Pictures from memorable win over AC Milan
AFC Bournemouth capped another memorable night under the lights at Vitality Stadium by triumphing 3-0 against seven-time European champions AC Milan on Thursday. Victory saw the Cherries maintain their 100 per cent winning start to their UEFA Europa League campaign after defeating Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz in the league phase. Penalties from Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier, coupled with a stunning late free-kick from substitute Amine Adli, helped Marco Rose’s team to a domina...
Kluivert: We know what we’re capable of
Justin Kluivert says AFC Bournemouth believe in their own ability whoever they face, after the Cherries recorded a historic 3-0 win over AC Milan at Vitality Stadium. Kluivert opened the scoring from the penalty spot, with Marcus Tavernier and Amine Adli also on target as Marco Rose’s side made it three wins from three in the UEFA Europa League. “I think it means a lot,” he said. “We come from two victories, so that gives us a good feeling for this game. “Wh...
Italian job is spot on for rampant Cherries
AFC Bournemouth maintained their 100 per cent winning start in the UEFA Europa League thanks to a resounding 3-0 victory over seven-time European champions AC Milan on Thursday. Marco Rose’s team followed up triumphs over Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz with a superb performance on another memorable night for Cherries supporters. The Cherries reached the break leading 2-0 following a chaotic first half which saw them score two penalties and AC Milan reduced to ten men. Justin Kluivert...
James Lowy "hoping to maintain momentum" as under-18s travel to Birmingham
AFC Bournemouth under-18s are back in U18 Premier League South action on Saturday morning, travelling to the Midlands to face Birmingham City. James Lowy's side picked up three points in their last league game, thanks to a 1-0 win over Norwich City. The young Cherries are currently 11th in the U18 Premier League South, while Birmingham sit bottom. "We had a really good response last time out", Lowy commented when speaking to afcb.co.uk, "We had a tough run of games so I...
Alan Connell looking forward to "tough test" against Brentford
AFC Bournemouth development squad are back in action on Monday night, as they welcome Brentford to Wimborne Town's Wyatt Homes Stadium. In their most recent outing, Alan Connell's side picked up a point away at Brighton and Hove Albion, continuing a strong start to life in Premier League 2. Monday's opponents sit 17th in Premier League 2, four points behind the Cherries, with both sides having played five games. Ahead of the fixture, Alan Connell sat down with afcb.co.u...
Kluivert: AC Milan is going to be an amazing game
Justin Kluivert insisted Thursday’s Europa League showdown against Italian giants AC Milan would be an “amazing” occasion. The Netherlands international, the inaugural scorer for AFC Bournemouth in European competition, is back fit and available for Marco Rose’s squad ahead of the game against the Rossoneri at Vitality Stadium (8pm kick-off). Kluivert’s father, legendary striker Patrick, played for AC Milan for a season after joining from Ajax in 1997. Despi...
Injury news: Rose gives update on Kroupi
Boss Marco Rose confirmed forward Junior Kroupi was back in team training with AFC Bournemouth – and could feature in match action as soon as this weekend. The France under-21 international has been out with a foot injury since the club’s pre-season training camp in Austria. But after undergoing surgery back in July, Kroupi could be closing in on a return. The 20-year-old is not currently part of the Cherries’ Europa League player list, therefore he is ineligible to fea...
Tavernier: AC Milan fixture an unbelievable moment
Marcus Tavernier described as an “unbelievable moment” AFC Bournemouth’s Europa League clash against AC Milan at Vitality Stadium on Thursday. The Cherries winger has started both of the club’s European outings so far, in victories away at Real Sociedad and home against Sturm Graz. Now, the seven-times European Champions AC Milan come to town for one of the most glamorous games in the club’s history (8pm kick-off). And while he is fully focused on what happe...
December fixture changes confirmed
Two of AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League fixtures in December have been selected for live television coverage on Sky Sports, resulting in changes to their kick-off times. The Cherries’ home Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday 2nd December will now kick off at 8.15pm, 15 minutes later than originally scheduled. Meanwhile, AFC Bournemouth’s trip to Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal has been moved to Sunday 13th December, with kick-off at 2pm. ...
Ticket & points drop information: Hull City (H)
The Cherries welcome Hull City to Vitality Stadium for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday 5 th December, with tickets set to go on sale from Tuesday 20 th October at 10am. POINT DROPS Point drops for the fixture will take place in the below order at 10am: Tuesday 20 th October 26+ Home Points Thursday 22 nd October 20+ Home Points* Sunday 25 th October 14+ Home Points* Tuesday 27 th October Cherry Tuesday (1+ Home Po...
Connell praises development squad display despite Seagulls swooping for a point
Development squad boss Alan Connell hailed the effort, attention to detail and spirit his team showed, despite being pegged back late on in a 3-3 Premier League 2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion. The Cherries looked to have sealed all three points at the American Express Elite Performance Centre, thanks to goals from Eugene Nyarko, Charlie Stevens and George Chubinidze. But Brighton’s Kofi Shaw fired home deep into stoppage time to ensure the spoils were shared. Reflecting on...
Gallery: Pictures from first Premier League win of the season
Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson maintained their impressive form in front of goal as AFC Bournemouth triumphed 2-0 against Sunderland at Vitality Stadium on Sunday. Their goals, which came either side of half-time, saw the Cherries register a first Premier League win and clean sheet under head coach Marco Rose. Tavernier drew first blood with his fourth goal of the season, his diving header from Evanilson’s cross giving the Cherries the lead in the sixth minute. Sunderland were redu...
Bleazard happy as Cherries put in five-star display at Plymouth
Boss Helen Bleazard hailed her entire squad’s performance as AFC Bournemouth got back to winning ways in FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. A Jenna Markham brace, her 49 th and 50 th goals for the club, along with headers from Caitlin Smith and Clarabella Hall, as well as an own goal, meant the Cherries cruised to a 5-0 victory at Plymouth Argyle. “I’m really, really happy with the win,” the head coach told afcb.co.uk. “To come in ...
Tavernier: Evanilson is so important to us
Marcus Tavernier hailed the impact of Evanilson after the Brazilian played a starring role in AFC Bournemouth’s 2-0 victory over Sunderland. The forward was instrumental in both goals at Vitality Stadium, first showing strength and composure before providing the cross for Tavernier to head home the opener. Evanilson then got his reward after the break, adding the second goal to help the Cherries secure their first Premier League victory of the season. While Tavernier was quick to h...
Hill proud of Cherries after Sunderland response
James Hill praised AFC Bournemouth’s response after the Cherries secured a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Vitality Stadium. Goals from Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson earned Marco Rose’s side their first Premier League win of the season, with the visitors reduced to ten men following Kevin Danso’s first-half dismissal. Tavernier opened the scoring after just six minutes, heading home after excellent work from Evanilson, before the Brazilian added the second shortly after h...
Evanilson on century duty in Rose's first Premier League win
Evanilson bagged his 100th career goal as Marco Rose celebrated his first Premier League win courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Vitality Stadium. The Brazilian added to the 66 goals he scored for Porto and the 13 for first club Fluminense by registering his 21st for the Cherries and his third in as many games. His second-half solo effort doubled the Cherries’ lead after he had assisted Marcus Tavernier for their sixth-minute opener. After Tavernier had headed home his fou...
Appearance milestone for skipper Smith
Captain Adam Smith will today pen a new chapter in the AFC Bournemouth record books when he leads out the team against Sunderland. Smith will become the club’s outright fifth highest appearance-maker when he lines up against the Black Cats at Vitality Stadium, passing Keith Miller’s total of 433 games. The 35-year-old’s tally includes 261 games in the Premier League, 95 in the Championship and 38 in League One during a loan spell from Tottenham Hotspur in 2011/12. Cherr...
Under-18s back to winning ways after triumph against Norwich
Kobaro Akaunu’s second-half strike proved the difference as AFC Bournemouth’s under-18s recorded a 1-0 home victory over Norwich City. The winger fired in at the near post just past the hour mark after good work from striker Leyland Waite, earning James Lowy’s side all three points at the AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre. Victory was the team's second Under-18 Premier League South win of the campaign, with the academy having stepped up to Category One status this season...
Rose provides positive news on Scott
Marco Rose has provided a positive update on Alex Scott’s recovery, revealing that the midfielder’s healing is progressing better than expected following an MRI scan. Speaking ahead of the upcoming fixture against Sunderland, Rose revealed that an MRI scan had shown encouraging signs of healing, allowing Scott to take the next steps in his rehabilitation. “We did an MRI yesterday and the pictures look really well so his progression, his healing is in a good way, better th...
Adams: We need to carry momentum into Sunderland
Tyler Adams wants AFC Bournemouth to carry the momentum from a historic European night into Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Sunderland. The Cherries recorded a second successive UEFA Europa League victory against Sturm Graz on Thursday, with the occasion marking the club’s first-ever European fixture at Vitality Stadium. And Adams believes the result provided the perfect response ahead of a quick return to domestic action. “I think there were a lot of emotions invo...
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