Bournemouth are a team who’s status has grown significantly over the last decade or so, with spells in the top flight of the English game.
Because of this, many football fans from across the UK have been travelling to the home of Bournemouth FC, The Vitality Stadium, to watch their team in the away end.
Be sure to check out our in depth guide to the vitality stadium to find out all of the essential information such as the quickest route for away supporters, if there are any pubs, restaurants and cafés in the local area that are welcoming for away supporters.
Bournemouth FC are a professional football team that plays in the top league of English football called the Premier League. Their manager is Gary O’Neil, who was appointed as Bournemouth manager in 2022.
Within this Bournemouth FC guide, we’ll run through everything you need to know about this club, from the history, fixtures, squad and more.
Contents
- Bournemouth Registered Squad
- Goal Keepers
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Striker
- Bournemouth Current Manager
- Bournemouth Upcoming Fixtures
- Bournemouth Previous Results
- Who is Bournemouth’s manager?
- What is Bournemouth’s nickname?
- What are Bournemouth’s hooligans called?
- Why are Bournemouth FC so popular?
- Manager History
- Bournemouth Trophies
- Summary
- Other Premier League Teams
- AFC Bournemouth H2H Stats
Bournemouth Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Bournemouth 2023:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Randolph | – | – | – | – |
| Neto | 13 (0) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ionut Radu | 5 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Travers | – | – | – | – |
| Cameron Plain | – | – | – | – |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fredericks | – | – | – | – |
| Simon Francis | – | – | – | – |
| Milos Kerkez | 14 (3) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Lloyd Kelly | 9 (1) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Smith | 6 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Cahill | – | – | – | – |
| Marcos Senesi | 11 (4) | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Illia Zabarnyi | 17 (0) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Mepham | 4 (3) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maximillian Aarons | 12 (2) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Greenwood | – | – | – | – |
| Max Kinsey-Wellings | – | – | – | – |
| Tarik Gidaree | – | – | – | – |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Christie | 15 (2) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Wilshere | – | – | – | – |
| Emiliano Marcondes | – | – | – | – |
| Joe Rothwell | 5 (5) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Scott | 4 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 10 (4) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Sinisterra | 1 (7) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cook | 11 (2) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Adams | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Stanislas | – | – | – | – |
| David Brooks | 4 (8) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hamed Junior Traore | 2 (4) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Semenyo | 10 (4) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Gavin Kilkenny | – | – | – | – |
| Philip Billing | 13 (3) | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ajani Burchall | – | – | – | – |
| Daniel Adu-Addei | – | – | – | – |
| Ferdinand Okoh | – | – | – | – |
| Jack Wadham | – | – | – | – |
Striker
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dango Ouattara | 3 (7) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin Kluivert | 9 (5) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 (8) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Solanke | 16 (1) | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Euan Pollock | – | – | – | – |
| Michael Dacosta Gonzalez | – | – | – | – |
| Dominic Sadi | – | – | – | – |
Bournemouth Current Manager
| Eddie Howe Bournemouth Record | Win Percentage | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Managed 102 / Won 51/ Drew 18/ Lost 33. | 50% | 2008-2011 |
| Managed 356/ Won 143/ Drew 77/ Lost 136. | 40% | 2012-2020 |
Bournemouth Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 09 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Man Utd | Away |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Nottingham Forest | Away |
| Tue 26 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sun 31 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Tottenham | Away |
| January | |||
| Sat 06 15:00 | FA CupFAC | QPR | Away |
| Sun 21 16:30 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Tue 30 19:45 | Premier League EPL | West Ham | Away |
| February | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 10 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Fulham | Away |
| Sat 17 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Newcastle | Away |
| Sat 24 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| March | |||
| Sat 02 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Burnley | Away |
| Sat 09 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Wolverhampton | Away |
| Sat 30 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| April | |||
| Tue 02 18:45 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 06 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Luton | Away |
| Sat 13 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 20 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Aston Villa | Away |
| Sat 27 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| May | |||
| Sat 04 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Arsenal | Away |
| Sat 11 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sun 19 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Chelsea | Away |
Bournemouth Previous Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v West Ham United | D | 1-1 | Premier League |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth | L | 3-1 | Premier League |
| 26 Aug 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-2 | Premier League |
| 29 Aug 2023 | Swansea City v AFC Bournemouth | W | 2-3 | League Cup |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Brentford v AFC Bournemouth | D | 2-2 | Premier League |
| 17 Sep 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea | D | 0-0 | Premier League |
| 24 Sep 2023 | Brighton and Hove Albion v AFC Bournemouth | L | 3-1 | Premier League |
| 27 Sep 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Stoke City | W | 2-0 | League Cup |
| 30 Sep 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal | L | 0-4 | Premier League |
| 07 Oct 2023 | Everton v AFC Bournemouth | L | 3-0 | Premier League |
| 21 Oct 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | Premier League |
| 28 Oct 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Burnley | W | 2-1 | Premier League |
| 01 Nov 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool | L | 1-2 | League Cup |
| 04 Nov 2023 | Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth | L | 6-1 | Premier League |
| 11 Nov 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United | W | 2-0 | Premier League |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Sheffield United v AFC Bournemouth | W | 1-3 | Premier League |
| 03 Dec 2023 | AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa | D | 2-2 | Premier League |
| 06 Dec 2023 | Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth | W | 0-2 | Premier League |
| 09 Dec 2023 | Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
Who is Bournemouth’s manager?
Bournemouth’s manager is Gary O’Neil.
Gary was appointed in 2022 to replace Scott Parker.
What is Bournemouth’s nickname?
Bournemouth’s nickname is The Cherries.
This nickname was influenced by the red and black colours of their badge and home shirt.
What are Bournemouth’s hooligans called?
Bournemouth’s hooligan firm are called The Bournemouth Casual Element, or BCE for short.
This particular football firm are one of the many notorious football firms in the United Kingdom.
Why are Bournemouth FC so popular?
Bournemouth FC are popular through the UK for the following reasons:
- History
- Passionate fans
- Hard working players and staff
- “Underdog” mentality
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2023 – 30/06/2025 | Andoni Iraola | Spain | 22/06/1982 |
| 30/08/2022 – 19/06/2023 | Gary O’Neil | England | 18/05/1983 |
| 01/07/2021 – 29/08/2022 | Scott Parker | England | 13/10/1980 |
| 03/02/2021 – 30/06/2021 | Jonathan Woodgate | England | 22/01/1980 |
| 08/08/2020 – 03/02/2021 | Jason Tindall | England | 15/11/1977 |
| 14/10/2012 – 01/08/2020 | Eddie Howe | England | 29/11/1977 |
| 03/10/2012 – 13/10/2012 | Dennis Rofe | England | 01/06/1950 |
| 26/03/2012 – 03/10/2012 | Paul Groves | England | 28/02/1966 |
| 15/01/2011 – 25/03/2012 | Lee Bradbury | England | 03/07/1975 |
| 02/01/2009 – 15/01/2011 | Eddie Howe | England | 29/11/1977 |
| 02/09/2008 – 01/01/2009 | Jimmy Quinn | Northern Ireland | 18/11/1959 |
| 13/10/2006 – 01/09/2008 | Kevin Bond | England | 22/06/1957 |
| 12/09/2006 – 06/10/2006 | Joe Roach | England | 11/11/1960 |
| 01/07/2001 – 30/06/2005 | Shaun Brooks | England | 09/10/1962 |
| 19/08/2000 – 08/09/2006 | Sean O’Driscoll | Ireland | 01/07/1957 |
| 01/07/1994 – 18/08/2000 | Mel Machin | England | 16/04/1945 |
| 01/07/1992 – 30/06/1994 | Tony Pulis | Wales | 16/01/1958 |
| 19/10/1983 – 30/06/1992 | Harry Redknapp | England | 02/03/1947 |
| 01/01/1983 – 18/10/1983 | Don Megson | England | 12/06/1936 |
| 01/12/1980 – 10/02/1982 | David Webb | England | 09/04/1946 |
| 01/01/1979 – 31/12/1980 | Alec Stock | England | 30/03/1917 |
| 01/07/1975 – 30/06/1978 | John Benson | Scotland | 23/12/1942 |
| 01/01/1974 – 30/06/1975 | Trevor Hartley | England | 16/03/1947 |
| 01/07/1970 – 31/12/1973 | John Bond | England | 17/12/1932 |
| 01/07/1965 – 30/06/1970 | Freddie Cox | England | 01/11/1920 |
| 01/07/1963 – 30/06/1965 | Reg Flewin | England | 28/11/1920 |
| 01/01/1961 – 30/06/1963 | Bill McGarry | England | 10/06/1927 |
| 01/07/1958 – 15/02/1961 | Don Welsh | England | 25/02/1911 |
| 01/07/1956 – 30/06/1958 | Freddie Cox | England | 01/11/1920 |
| 01/07/1949 – 30/06/1956 | Jack Bruton | England | 21/11/1903 |
| 01/07/1947 – 30/06/1950 | Harry Lowe | England | 20/03/1886 |
| 01/07/1939 – 31/05/1947 | Harry Kinghorn | Scotland | 00/00/1886 |
| 01/07/1935 – 30/06/1936 | Bob Crompton | England | 26/09/1879 |
| 01/07/1930 – 30/06/1935 | Billy Birrell | Scotland | 13/03/1897 |
| 01/07/1928 – 30/06/1930 | Frank Richards | England | 09/07/1869 |
| 01/07/1925 – 30/06/1928 | Leslie Knighton | England | 15/03/1887 |
| 01/07/1923 – 30/06/1925 | Harry Kinghorn | Scotland | 00/00/1886 |
| 01/07/1914 – 30/06/1923 | Vincent Kircher | England |
Bournemouth Trophies
| Honour | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Division Three (South) | Runner-up | 1947-48 |
| League Division Four | Runner-up | 1970-71 |
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 1983-84 |
| League Division Three | Champion | 1986-87 |
| Football League Trophy | Runner-up | 1997-98 |
| League Two | Runner-up | 2009-10 |
| League One | Runner-up | 2012-13 |
| League Championship | Champion | 2014-15 |
| League Championship | Runner-up | 2021-22 |
Summary
So all in all then, we can see clearly why so many people love Bournemouth as a club, and what they represent in the footballing world.
With so many teams nowadays all about the money, it’s refreshing to see a team run organically, with players that give their all on the pitch.
Only time will tell if Bournemouth can retain their premier league status, but one things for sure, and that’s that they won’t go out without a fight.
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AFC Bournemouth H2H Stats
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