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.
When do AFC Bournemouth meet Leeds United?
AFC Bournemouth v Leeds United – Saturday 31st October 2026*
Leeds United v AFC Bournemouth – Saturday 6th February 2027*
How far do the Dean Court faithful have to travel?
Distance to the 37,645-capacity Elland Road from Dean Court? 260 miles via M40 and M1.
What happened last time out?
22 April 2026 – Leeds United made the trip to Dean Court for the second time in a decade, both fixtures being the only ones in the top flight of English football.
The earlier fixture at Elland Road finished 2-2 and this game ended the same way with a dramatic late twist.
Eli Junior Kroupi had put the Cherries in front in the 60th minute, but found themselves level again eight minutes later through an own goal from James Hill.
An 86th-minute Rayan goal looked like it had won the game, but a 97th-minute stoppage-time goal from Sean Longstaff saw the game finish even.
This game saw Andoni Iraola’s AFC Bournemouth draw five consecutive home league games for the first time since April 1967 and remain unbeaten in 14 consecutive league games.
Head to Head Record
Games won: 2
Games drawn: 4
Games lost: 11
Has anything changed at Leeds United?
With Leeds United avoiding relegation, Daniel Farke will remain as head coach at Elland Road and Leeds United are reportedly set to be quite busy during the summer transfer window.
Illan Meslier and Sam Byram have been released.
Transfermarkt value comparison (as of 24th June 2026)
AFC Bournemouth – €565.70m
Leeds United – €358.80m
Prediction for Leeds United this season?
Farke’s side finished 14th last season with 47 points, 8 points clear of the bottom three. This was achieved following four wins from their final seven games of the season.
Prior to this spell, Leeds United were looking over their shoulder at the threat of relegation. Their recruitment over the summer will heavily influence whether or not they can move clear of the bottom three and the three newly promoted Championship sides or whether or not they will be in the mix again.
* 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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