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Get to Know: Marco Kurth
The two Marcos – it’s been a footballing marriage made in heaven, both on the pitch and in the dugout. When Marco Rose decided to accept the position of AFC Bournemouth Head Coach, he immediately turned to Marco Kurth, his trusted lieutenant, to assist him. The two East Germans first crossed paths when they were youngsters in the academy ranks at VfB Leipzig (formerly Lokomotive Leipzig). Midfielder Kurth played for the under-19s and defender Rose the under-21s before the pai...
Elena Cole called up to Wales training camp
Elena Cole has been called up to the Wales National team, for her country's first ever women's under-23 training camp. The camp will take place this month, and is taking place at the same time as the senior camp, with some players training with both squads. She has previously captained her country at under-15, under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels and has also previously trained with her nation's senior side. The Wales side will play WSL 2 team, Watford, as part ...
Helen Bleazard previews 1st v 2nd clash against Oxford United
AFC Bournemouth Women are back in action this weekend, in a 1 st vs 2 nd clash against Oxford United. Helen Bleazard’s side are coming off the back of a 9-0 win over Southampton PGA in the FA Women’s National League Cup. The Cherries currently sit second in the Southern Premier section of the FA WNL, while Oxford boast a perfect record of five wins from five games. A win will take the Cherries to the top of the league after six games. Ahead of the game, Head Coach, Helen Bl...
Alex Paulsen wins penalty shootout for New Zealand
Alex Paulsen's penalty shootout save secured victory for New Zealand against Panama this morning, earning them a spot in the final of the Kirin Cup. The All Whites played out a 1-1 draw with Panama over 90 minutes, before Paulsen saved a spot-kick in a 5-3 shootout win. New Zealand will face one of Japan or Ecuador in the final, which takes place in Yokohama on Monday 5th October.
Gallery: Training continues during international break
The Cherries continue to train hard during the international break, building towards their game against Chelsea as the Premier League returns. See below for an image gallery from the latest training session at the AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre.
Watch: Cherries hard at work during the break
The Cherries have been hard at work during the first international break of the 2026/27 Premier League season. With AFC Bournemouth competing in three competitions as it stands, the international break will be welcomed by the side who had played three games in nine days prior to the season taking a pause for international football. Take a look at the latest training session at AFC Bournemouth's Performance Centre as the work continues.
Scott says England debut a 'massive honour' after win against Czechia
AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott earned his first senior cap for England, as he played the final 20 minutes of tonight’s 2-0 victory against Czechia in Prague. The Cherries midfielder replaced Manchester City’s Elliot Anderson during the UEFA Nations League contest, in which goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane sealed victory for Thomas Tuchel’s side. Scott first earned a senior call-up for England from boss Tuchel after impressing with his performances for th...
Osazee puts pen to paper on first professional deal
AFC Bournemouth is pleased to announce that Nefeye Osazee has signed his first professional contract with the club. The young midfielder joined the Cherries as a first-year scholar after previously being part of Arsenal’s academy. Born in Nigeria, Osazee continued his football development in England before making the move to Bournemouth. Since joining the club, he has continued his progression within the academy and established himself as a regular member of the development squad. ...
Rayan starts as Brazil seal victory over Australia
AFC Bournemouth’s Rayan played 61 minutes as Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in a friendly in Brisbane. The 20-year-old played a part in helping Carlo Ancelotti’s side get off to an electric start at Suncorp Stadium. After Brazil caused problems down the right flank, Rayan passed to Gabriel Bontempo, who in turn teed up full-back Vanderson to fire into the bottom corner. Australia then responded and struck twice in the space of five minutes, Alessandro Circati’s close-r...
Cherries International Break – FPL Differentials
AFC Bournemouth have teamed up with Fantasy Football Scout to bring you hints, tips and advice throughout the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season. Scout will use its expertise to provide information, advice and Gameweek tips that could help you stay on top of your mini-leagues. For many managers the difference between winning your mini-leagues and coming second is investing in the right differentials. Differentials are players who are owned by under 10% of FPL managers. These pla...
Tóth features in Hungary draw while Paulsen keeps clean sheet for New Zealand
AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Tóth came off the bench as Hungary drew 0-0 in their UEFA Nations League clash with Northern Ireland at Windsor Park. The Budapest-born midfielder replaced Tamás Szűcs for the final 35 minutes in Belfast, as he won his 14 th senior international cap. The stalemate left Hungary still searching for their first win in League B Group 2, having lost to Ukraine in their opener. Tóth and his teammates return to action when they host Georgi...
Information & points drop: Sparta Praha (A)
UPDATE – 1 st October: The club is in contact with Sparta Praha. On Wednesday, following the away allocation reaching all tickets issued, the club made contact with Sparta Praha to request additional seating for visiting supporters. Sparta Praha provided a response Thursday morning. At the moment, they are unable to commit to additional seating for visiting supporters as the fixture has yet to go on sale to their home supporters. If the pace of sales to home supporters provides...
Information & points drop: Nottingham Forest (H)
The Cherries welcome Nottingham Forest to Vitality Stadium for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday 21 st November, with tickets set to go on sale from Tuesday 29 th September at 10am. POINT DROPS Point drops for the fixture will take place in the below order at 10am: Tuesday 29 th September 24+ Home Points Thursday 1 st October 18+ Home Points* Sunday 4 th October 12+ Home Points* Tuesday 6 th October Cherry Tuesday (1+ Home Points) *Point...
Information & points drop: AC Milan (H)
Ticket information for AFC Bournemouth’s second home fixture in the UEFA Europa League has been confirmed. The Cherries welcome AC Milan for an 8pm kick-off on Thursday 22nd October. ON SALE SCHEDULE Monday 28th September (Starting now) Season Ticket Holders purchasing match by match Wednesday 30th September (10am) 25+ Home Points Thursday 1st October (2pm) 12+ Home Points* Friday 2nd October (10am) 1+ Home Point^ *Point drop subject to re...
Wilson bags hat-trick as Cherries secure Vitality Stadium win
AFC Bournemouth recorded a memorable 9-0 victory over Southampton PGA at the Vitality Stadium. A Georgia Wilson hat-trick and Issy Bryant brace, plus goals from Jenna Markham, Bell Hall and Issy Watts saw the Cherries secure three points in the FA Women's National League Cup. The Cherries made a bright start, earning a flurry of early corners and testing the Southampton PGA goalkeeper. Helen Bleazard’s team broke the deadlock in the 17 th minute. Issy Bryant’s cross was...
Adams captains America to victory over Peru
Tyler Adams captained his country to a 3-1 win over Peru, as the USA started their fixtures over the international break in Florida. The Cherries midfielder played 88 minutes for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, on their first outing since the 2026 World Cup finals. Justin Ellis’s fourth-minute opener put the US ahead at Inter.co Stadium, before former AC Milan striker Gianluca Lapadula levelled for the visitors 11 minutes later. Malik Tillman’s 66th minute penalty put the h...
Truffert makes Cherries history in France victory
Adrien Truffert became the first active AFC Bournemouth player to represent the France senior team as Les Bleus secured a 1-0 victory over Türkiye in the UEFA Nations League. The Cherries full-back played the full 90 minutes and helped France keep a clean sheet at the Turka Araç Muayene Kocaeli Stadyumu, marking a memorable return to the international stage. Truffert was named in Zinedine Zidane's first squad as France head coach, earning his first senior international call-up ...
"It's a special place to play" - Helen Bleazard ahead of this weekend's stadium game
AFC Bournemouth Women will grace the Vitality Stadium this Sunday, as they welcome Southampton PGA in the FA Women's National League Cup. Helen Bleazard's side currently have one win and one loss in the competition, and a win on Sunday will ensure progression from the group stage in the competition in which the Cherries are reigning champions. Ahead of the game, Bleazard sat down with afcb.co.uk to preview the fixture: "I am really looking forward to the match. ...
Rayan nets for Brazil in Australia
Rayan netted an equaliser for Brazil in what is his second goal for his national team as the Seleção earned a 1-1 draw against Australia in an international friendly in Townsville on Friday. The 20-year-old AFC Bournemouth forward was brought on in the 76th minute by head coach Carlo Ancelotti and struck late in stoppage time to rescue a draw. With Brazil trailing 1-0, a corner was met by a header from Rayan that beat Hugo Souza who got his hands to the effort, but couldn't k...
Cherries FPL International Break Review
Bournemouth have teamed up with Fantasy Football Scout to bring you hints, tips and advice throughout the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season. Scout will use its expertise to provide information, advice and Gameweek tips that could help you stay on top of your mini-leagues. With the opening five gameweeks now in the books, FPL managers are starting to see clearer trends emerge from the data and identify which players are proving their worth Here are the Cherries’...
Get to Know: Clarabella Hall
New addition Clarabella Hall will quite literally be hoping to beat the drum for the new-look AFC Bournemouth women’s team this season. Versatile striker Hall, who is happy to be known as Bell, was the first of a raft of signings ahead of the 2026/27 campaign and is a woman of many talents. Studying towards a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Bath, as well as being a strong and pacy forward, Hall is also an accomplished musician. The 20-year-old, on the book...
Information & points drop: Aston Villa (H)
Ticket information has been announced for the club’s fourth round Carabao Cup fixture at Vitality Stadium. The Cherries welcome Aston Villa for a 7.45pm kick-off on Wednesday 28 th October. POINT DROPS Point drops for the fixture will take place in the below order: Wednesday 23 rd September (Now) Season Ticket Holders Friday 25 th September (2pm) 2+ Cup Points Sunday 27 th September (10am) 1+ Cup Points* Monday 28 th September (2pm) 1+ Home Point...
Update to supporter bricks and pavers as works continue at Vitality Stadium
As part of AFC Bournemouth's ongoing stadium redevelopment, a number of areas within the current stadium footprint have been removed, including those containing supporter engraved bricks and pavers. We recognise that these bricks represent a lasting connection between supporters and the Club, and we are committed to treating them with the care and respect they deserve throughout this process. The Club is continuing to identify and contact supporters where possible. However, due to the age ...
2026 Net Directors’ Dinner: An evening with Max Thorpe
AFC Bournemouth will welcome world record-breaking ocean rower, adventurer and inspirational speaker Max Thorpe to Vitality Stadium for the 2026 Net Directors’ Dinner. Taking place on Thursday 12th November from 6pm, the exclusive event will bring together senior business professionals from across the region for an evening of networking, dining and an inspiring keynote from Thorpe. The annual Directors’ Dinner returns following a successful 2025 event, which featured Olympic go...
Helen Bleazard "so happy for the players" after victory over Exeter
AFC Bournemouth Women's manager, Helen Bleazard, was "so happy for the players" as her side recorded a 1-0 win over Exeter City in the FA Women's National League. The result saw the side get back to winning ways after a 1-1 draw with Lewes last time out. After the game, Bleazard spoke to afcb.co.uk to reflect on the performance: "It was a really good win at the weekend. "We had a real desire to win duels, and we were certainly up for the physical battle that we knew Exeter wo...
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