Everton return to Premier League action on Saturday when they travel to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth.
The Toffees have made a strong start to the new season, opening their league campaign with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace before beating Preston North End 4-0 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Attention now switches back to the Premier League and a ground where Everton have rarely found life easy.
Bournemouth lost 2-1 at Manchester City on the opening weekend, having taken the lead before being pegged back late in the game.
Bournemouth v Everton match details
Detail Information
Competition Premier League
Date Saturday, 29 August 2026
Kick-off 3pm BST
Venue Vitality Stadium
UK TV Not televised live
Everton have won only once in nine Premier League visits to Bournemouth.
That victory did come last season, however, when Jack Grealish scored the only goal at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth gained some revenge later in the campaign with a 2-1 victory in the return fixture.
How to watch Bournemouth v Everton
Location Coverage
United Kingdom Not televised live
United States Peacock
UK kick-off 3pm BST
US Eastern kick-off 10am ET
Saturday’s game falls inside the traditional 3pm blackout and will therefore not be broadcast live in the UK.
Supporters can follow live updates through Everton’s official channels and other football services, with highlights available later in the day.
For viewers in the United States, the game is scheduled to be streamed live on Peacock.
Everton team news
Tim Iroegbunam remains sidelined with an adductor problem, while Hayden Hackney will need to be assessed after missing the Carabao Cup victory at Preston with a minor knock.
Christian Nørgaard is also working towards full fitness and is still waiting to make his competitive debut for the club.
There was more encouraging news at Deepdale, where James Garner started after returning from injury.
Jarrad Branthwaite was rested for the cup tie as his workload continues to be managed.
Moyes made several changes on Wednesday, with a number of regular starters expected to return at Bournemouth.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game.
Ryan Christie is available again following suspension and injury, giving Marco Rose another midfield option for his first competitive home match of the season.
Amine Adli, Eli Junior Kroupi, Veljko Milosavljevic and Julian Araujo remain unavailable.
Bournemouth Everton
Premier League form L W
Opening result Man City 2-1 Bournemouth Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace
Goals scored 1 2
Goals conceded 2 0
Everton looking to build on strong start
Everton head south with two wins, six goals and two clean sheets from their opening two competitive games.
The trip to Bournemouth should tell us a little more.
The Toffees have struggled in this fixture in recent years, with Bournemouth winning nine of the last 12 meetings in all competitions.
Last season’s victory at the Vitality Stadium at least showed that Everton can change that pattern.
Moyes was able to rest several important players at Preston while still progressing comfortably in the Carabao Cup, leaving him with plenty of decisions to make over his starting XI.
Another win would give Everton six points from their opening two and maintain what has been a very encouraging start to the season.
For updates on the Toffees throughout the season, take a look at our LIVE! Premier League 2026/27 News, Transfers, Updates & Viral Moments page.
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