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 2024:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Randolph | – | – | – | – |
| Neto | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ionut Radu | – | – | – | – |
| William Dennis | – | – | – | – |
| Mark Travers | – | – | – | – |
| Cameron Plain | – | – | – | – |
| Callan McKenna | – | – | – | – |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fredericks | – | – | – | – |
| Simon Francis | – | – | – | – |
| Milos Kerkez | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lloyd Kelly | – | – | – | – |
| Adam Smith | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Cahill | – | – | – | – |
| Marcos Senesi | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illia Zabarnyi | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Mepham | – | – | – | – |
| Maximillian Aarons | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Kinsey-Wellings | – | – | – | – |
| Tarik Gidaree | – | – | – | – |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romain Faivre | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Christie | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Wilshere | – | – | – | – |
| Alex Scott | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Sinisterra | – | – | – | – |
| Tyler Adams | – | – | – | – |
| Lewis Cook | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Stanislas | – | – | – | – |
| Antoine Semenyo | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gavin Kilkenny | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philip Billing | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajani Burchall | – | – | – | – |
| Daniel Adu-Addei | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ferdinand Okoh | – | – | – | – |
Striker
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dango Ouattara | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Kluivert | – | – | – | – |
| James Hill | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enes Ünal | – | – | – | – |
| Dominic Solanke | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaidon Anthony | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Euan Pollock | – | – | – | – |
| Michael Dacosta Gonzalez | – | – | – | – |
| Dominic Sadi | – | – | – | – |
| Daniel Jebbison | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bournemouth Current Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andoni Iraola | 19/06/2023 | 27/07/2024 | 404 |
Bournemouth Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 03 15:00 | FA CupFAC | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sun 04 15:00 | Club FriendliesFy | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 17 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Nottingham Forest | Away |
| Sun 25 14:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 31 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Everton | Away |
| September | |||
| Sat 14 20:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 21 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Liverpool | Away |
| Mon 30 20:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| October | |||
| Sat 05 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Leicester | Away |
| Sat 19 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 26 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Aston Villa | Away |
| November | |||
| Sat 02 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 09 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Brentford | Away |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 30 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Wolverhampton | Away |
| December | |||
| Tue 03 19:45 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 07 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Ipswich | Away |
| Sat 14 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 21 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Man Utd | Away |
| Thu 26 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sun 29 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Fulham | Away |
| January | |||
| Sat 04 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Wed 15 19:45 | Premier League EPL | Chelsea | Away |
| Sat 18 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Newcastle | Away |
| Sat 25 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| February | |||
| Sat 01 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 15 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Southampton | Away |
| Sat 22 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Tue 25 19:45 | Premier League EPL | Brighton | Away |
| March | |||
| Sat 08 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Tottenham | Away |
| Sat 15 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| April | |||
| Tue 01 19:45 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 05 15:00 | Premier League EPL | West Ham | Away |
| Sat 12 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sat 19 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Crystal Palace | Away |
| Sat 26 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| May | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Arsenal | Away |
| Sat 10 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
| Sun 18 15:00 | Premier League EPL | Man City | Away |
| Sun 25 16:00 | Premier League EPL | Bournemouth | Away |
Bournemouth Previous Results
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 – 30/06/2026 | 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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