As we announced last month, AFC Bournemouth will start their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with an away fixture at Liverpool on Friday, August 15. The game is set for an 8 PM kick-off and will be shown live by Sky Sports. This important fixture begins an arduous campaign for Bournemouth. As last year’s league runners-up, the team will be looking to improve on last season’s triumphs.
The club is up against an as rugged an opponents this season as they’ve seen since 2019. Look forward to exciting clashes with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City! The upcoming season is filled with thrilling fixtures, providing a stern test of Bournemouth’s character and capabilities on the field.
Key Fixtures Throughout the Season
The difficult fixtures don’t stop there either, Bournemouth face some crucial matches over the festive period that could make or break their season. After the away match on opening night against Liverpool the Journey team will host Brentford in March, again at 8 PM. They would then play Burnley, away, at 3 PM later that same month. This March full of tough games will prove critical for Bournemouth as they try to earn enough points to stave off the competition.
April is set to be just as challenging, with Bournemouth facing Arsenal and Newcastle, both at 3 PM kick-off times. At the same time, they’ll be welcoming Leeds to their place in April – a golden opportunity for the team to come as close to guaranteeing safety as possible. With many matches still ahead of them, Bournemouth is looking to establish a firm footing in the top league.
Closing Matches and December Challenges
With two games to avoid relegation, Bournemouth faces a crucial away game on May 24 at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground. This important match-up may have huge implications on where they all end up. With pivotal matches coming up in May, they still have hope. This means home games with Manchester City and Crystal Palace, as well as an away game with Fulham.
December will be extremely hectic for Bournemouth, with six fixtures scheduled. They’ll be making the trip to Manchester United for a 3 PM kick-off. Following that, they’ll welcome Chelsea to St. James Park at home, again at 3 PM. This tight timeline through the busy holiday season makes the need for precision even more urgent.
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