AFC Bournemouth Overview

Four names placed alongside Pulisic in USMNT ‘undroppable’ pool

Brad Friedel has - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - sought to play down expectations around “poster boy” Christian Pulisic, but considers four other players to sit alongside ‘Captain America’ in the USMNT’s “undroppable” pool. The United States are considered to be working with a ‘Golden Generation’ of talent as a home World Cup is taken in.

Liverpool near Iraola appointment & want it done before World Cup

Liverpool are advancing in talks to appoint former Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola as their new manager following the dismissal of Arne Slot. Anfield sporting director Richard Hughes is spearheading the negotiations, with the club determined to finalise the agreement and make a formal announcement before the World Cup begins on June 11.

RANKED: Top 20 managers of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.

30 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.

Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth - Premier League

Gerrard reacts to talk of Iraola taking over at Liverpool following Slot exit

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has weighed in on the club's search for a new manager, suggesting Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has the perfect tactical identity to succeed at Anfield. However, the former Reds captain warned that the Spaniard will face stiff competition for one of the biggest jobs in world football following Arne Slots' sacking.

Bournemouth v Manchester City - Premier League

Bournemouth star Senesi agrees move to PL rival & signs four-year contract

Marcos Senesi has agreed a move to Bournemouth's Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur after signing a four-year contract at the club. The 29-year-old Argentina international will officially move to North London as a free agent when his current agreement at the Vitality Stadium expires on June 30.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Aston Villa	38	19	8	11	56	49	7	65	W W D L L
5	Liverpool	38	17	9	12	63	53	10	60	D L D L W
6	AFC Bournemouth	38	13	18	7	58	54	4	57	D D W W D
7	Sunderland	38	14	12	12	42	48	-6	54	W W D D L
8	Brighton & Hove Albion	38	14	11	13	52	46	6	53	L L W L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Aston Villa

W
W
D
L
L

Liverpool

D
L
D
L
W

AFC Bournemouth

D
D
W
W
D

Sunderland

-6

W
W
D
D
L

Brighton & Hove Albion

L
L
W
L
W

Frequently asked questions

When were Bournemouth founded?

Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.

Who are the owners of Bournemouth?

American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.

What is Bournemouth's stadium called?

Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.

What is Vitality Stadium's capacity?

Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.

How many trophies have Bournemouth won?

Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Bournemouth won?

Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.

Who has made the most appearances for Bournemouth?

Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.

Who is Bournemouth's all-time top goalscorer?

Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.

Which famous players have played for Bournemouth?

Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!

Which famous managers have been in charge of Bournemouth?

Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.

What is Bournemouth's nickname?

Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.