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 Coventry City?
AFC Bournemouth v Coventry City- Saturday 19th December 2026*
Coventry City v AFC Bournemouth – Saturday 27th February 2027*
How far do the Dean Court faithful have to travel?
Distance from Dean Court to the 32,609-capacity Coventry Building Society Arena? 153 miles via A34 and M40.
What happened last time out?
AFC Bournemouth and Coventry City haven’t met since 18th April 2022, shortly before the Cherries won promotion back to the top flight of English football after two seasons away.
On that occasion, the Cherries won 3-0 with goals from Jamal Lowe and Dominic Solanke giving the away side a comfortable victory.
Head-to-Head Record
Games won: 19
Games drawn: 11
Games lost: 23
Has anything changed at Coventry City?
Frank Lampard completed a very impressive campaign with Coventry City, steering the club to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years.
During that quarter of a century away from the top flight of English football, Coventry slipped down to the third tier in 2013 and to the fourth tier in 2017.
However, 2 promotions in 3 seasons and a third last season have seen them return to the Premier League for 2026/27.
Transfermarkt value comparison (as of 13th July 2026)
AFC Bournemouth – €550.38m
Coventry City – €212.35m
Prediction for Coventry City this season?
Loum Tchaouna and Frank Onyeka have made the move to Coventry from Burnley and Brentford respectively. Spending around €30 million in total on the pair.
Many pundits would probably expect them to be a bit busier in the market before the window closes, if they want to keep their top-flight season for another campaign.
* 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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