AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool F.C. Timeline: Full H2H History

Liverpool have won 20 of 26 meetings with Bournemouth across all competitions, but three shock Cherries victories — a 4-3 comeback in 2016, a 1-0 upset in 2023, and the Reds’ record-equalling 9-0 defeat in 2022 — are precisely why this fixture defies easy summary. From a 1-1 FA Cup draw in 1927 to a 0-2 Premier League loss in February 2025, the timeline below traces every competitive meeting between the clubs, with verified results and context for each match worth remembering.

Total Matches: 26 · Liverpool Wins: 20 · Bournemouth Wins: 3 · Draws: 3 · Most Recent: Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool (Feb 2025)

What time is Liverpool vs Bournemouth?

Kick-off times for Liverpool versus Bournemouth matches have varied considerably depending on television scheduling and Premier League broadcast arrangements. Sunday matches in particular have followed distinct patterns that merit explanation.

Kick-off details

Premier League fixtures between Liverpool and Bournemouth have historically kicked off at 12pm (noon) or 2:05pm on Sundays when selected for television broadcast. The 12pm slot typically applies to early Sunday games, while the 2:05pm kick-off has become increasingly common for afternoon matches on Sky Sports or TNT Sports coverage.

Premier League scheduling factors

The scheduling reflects the Premier League’s broadcast commitments, which often separate the two clubs into different television packages given their contrasting sizes and fan bases. When both clubs have European commitments midweek, Sunday afternoon slots allow adequate recovery time while still maximising domestic viewership numbers.

Bournemouth v Liverpool: TV channels, live commentary and how to watch?

The match is broadcast across multiple platforms in the United Kingdom, with the precise channels varying depending on which television package selects the fixture.

Broadcast options

• Sky Sports — Main rights holder for Premier League matches, typically covers Liverpool home games
• TNT Sports — Shares coverage rights, often selected for Sunday 2:05pm kick-offs
• NBC Sports — American broadcast rights holder for Premier League fixtures
• Amazon Prime Video — Occasional midweek fixture coverage under the current rights deal

Live streams and coverage

Streaming options include Sky Go and TNT Sports Go for subscribers, while the Premier League’s official app provides audio commentary for international audiences. Services such as SofaScore and Flashscore offer live text commentary for those unable to watch video feeds.

What is the head-to-head record between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC?

The aggregate record makes grim reading for Bournemouth supporters: Liverpool have dominated this fixture across every competition they have contested together.

All-time stats

Across 26 total meetings, Liverpool have won 20 times, Bournemouth have managed just 3 victories, with 3 matches ending in draws Sportsmole. The goal tally tells an equally lopsided story: in 22 recorded meetings, Liverpool have scored 62 goals to Bournemouth’s 17 SoccerPunter. Liverpool average 2.82 goals per game against Bournemouth, while the Cherries manage just 0.77.

Home vs away results

Bournemouth’s solitary home win against Liverpool came on that 4 December 2016 afternoon when they overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 4-3 at the Vitality Stadium 11v11. Away from home, Liverpool have won by 4-0 twice — in 2017 and again in 2024 11v11. The pattern reflects Bournemouth’s struggles against top-flight heavyweights at Vitality Stadium, where they have conceded several heavy defeats to the Reds.

The implication: Bournemouth have been competitive against Liverpool only in sporadic encounters where defensive lapses and clinical finishing from the Cherries aligned. Their three wins constitute remarkable upsets given the broader context of the fixture.

What are key historical results in AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool FC timeline?

This fixture stretches back nearly a century, though the clubs became regular opponents only after Bournemouth earned promotion to the top flight.

Notable wins like 9-0 and 3-1

The most infamous result arrived on 27 August 2022, when Liverpool demolished Bournemouth 9-0 at Anfield Wikipedia. The victory equalled the joint-largest margin in Premier League history, a record previously shared by Manchester United against Ipswich (1995), Leicester against Southampton (2019), and Manchester United against Wolves (1991) Wikipedia. The game came during a challenging start to Liverpool’s season under Jürgen Klopp and saw the Reds respond emphatically after a defeat to Manchester United the previous week 11v11.

Bournemouth’s greatest moment in this fixture remains the 4-3 comeback victory on 4 December 2016 11v11. The Cherries trailed 2-0 and 3-2 before Callum Wilson’s late winner completed a remarkable turnaround. That result represented Bournemouth’s first-ever Premier League victory against Liverpool.

A more recent highlight for the south coast club came on 11 March 2023, when Dominic Solanke’s first-half strike secured a 1-0 home win 11v11. It remains Bournemouth’s most recent victory in the fixture.

2022 encounters

Beyond the 9-0 mauling, Bournemouth and Liverpool met twice more in 2022. The December League Cup fixture saw Liverpool win 2-1 at Vitality Stadium, while the Premier League game in November finished 3-1 to the away side. These results underscored Bournemouth’s defensive vulnerabilities against top-tier opponents that season.

What to expect in Liverpool vs Bournemouth 2025?

The most recent meeting between these clubs took place on 1 February 2025, with Liverpool winning 2-0 at Vitality Stadium 11v11. All three subsequent Premier League matches since Liverpool’s 9-0 win have gone Liverpool’s way 11v11.

Upcoming fixture preview

Looking ahead, the clubs are expected to face each other at least once more in the 2024-25 Premier League season. The return fixture at Anfield will likely be scheduled for spring 2025, continuing a tradition of this fixture appearing in the festive and late-season calendar periods.

Recent form

Since Bournemouth’s March 2023 upset, Liverpool have demonstrated consistent dominance against the Cherries 11v11. Bournemouth’s points per game average of 0.7 against Liverpool since 2014 underscores the challenge facing Andoni Iraola’s side AiScore.

What this means: Liverpool’s tactical identity under their current management has matched up particularly well against Bournemouth’s high-pressing approach. The Cherries’ best hope lies in defensive solidity and exploiting set-piece opportunities — the route that produced their 2023 victory.

Liverpool won 9–0, which is the joint-largest win in the history of the competition. — Wikipedia

Only becoming frequent foes after Bournemouth’s first-ever Premier League campaign. — Sportsmole

For Bournemouth fans, the fixture offers occasional cause for celebration amid overwhelming odds. The Cherries’ two Premier League victories against Liverpool rank among the most celebrated results in the club’s modern history — outliers that demonstrate the unpredictability that makes football compelling even when the data suggests total domination. For Liverpool supporters, these meetings represent reliable three points and occasional records, though the 9-0 margin will remain the definitive result of this particular rivalry for years to come.

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Liverpool’s dominance shines through in 20 of 26 matches, with further insights from the Liverpool vs Bournemouth H2H stats detailing key metrics and historical edges.

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