The 2026/27 Premier League campaign is right around the corner. Arsenal are aiming to defend their title, with Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all trying to take it.
For AFC Bournemouth, it’s a season like no other. Andoni Iraola has left the Cherries and taken over at Liverpool, whilst Marco Rose is entering his first season in English management, bringing his experience of European football to the south coast.
For the first time in 127 years of football, the Cherries will enjoy a European campaign, entering the UEFA Europa League. That draw will take place in August, so first up, plan your calendars around the domestic campaign.
The second game of the Premier League campaign will see Everton become the first visitors to the newly revamped Dean Court.
When do AFC Bournemouth meet Everton?
AFC Bournemouth v Everton – Saturday 29th August 2026*
Everton v AFC Bournemouth – Saturday 17th April 2027*
How far do the Dean Court faithful have to travel?
Distance to the 52,769-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium from Dean Court? 266 miles via M4, M5 and M6.
What happened last time out?
10 February 2026 – AFC Bournemouth made their first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium after Everton departed Goodison Park last season.
Iliman N’Diaye gave Everton the lead just before half-time from the penalty spot, but the Cherries came from behind to take the points with two quick-fire goals. The first from Rayan on 61 minutes and then just three minutes later Amine Adli wrapped up the points.
Head to Head Record
Games won: 11
Games drawn: 2
Games lost: 11
Has anything changed at Everton?
David Moyes will start the season in charge of Everton.
The club has released Seamus Coleman and Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Transfermarkt value comparison (as of 23rd June 2026)
AFC Bournemouth – €565.70m
Everton – €443.15m
Prediction for Everton this season?
Everton finished in 13th place in the Premier League during the 2025/26 season on 49 points. This saw them finish comfortably above relegation (10 points) and only 4 points behind Brighton & Hove Albion who clinched a European qualification spot.
Mid-table mediocrity appears to be on the cards once again this season.
* Fixtures are subject to change due to broadcast selection from Sky Sports and TNT Sport.European fixtures in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League can also see many games moved to the Sunday 2pm slot.
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