Liverpool had won six successive meetings with Bournemouth, prior to a 3-2 defeat by the South Coast last time the pair met in January. Overall, the Reds have won nine of 12 visits to the Vitality Stadium, losing the other three.
Ahead of Sunday's intriguing Premier League clash, check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV listings.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool match info
- Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
- Kick off times: 2pm (BST) and 9am (ET)
- Competition: Premier League matchday 5
- Venue: Vitality Stadium - Boscombe, Dorset.
- How to watch: Peacock (USA) & Sky Sports (UK)
How can I watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool?
In the UK & Ireland, this match will be live on Sky Sports Main Event and UHD. Viewers in the United States can find this Premier League fixture on Peacock and USA Network, as well as Telemundo in Spanish.
Broadcasters from around the world include Stan Sport in Australia, Fubo Sports Network 2 in Canada, Sky Sport in Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and New Zealand, beIN Sports in Arab countries, DAZN in Portugal and Spain as well as SuperSport MaXimo 2 in Africa.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool match preview
Bournemouth (Home side): Bournemouth's record of results across 2026 is pretty extraordinary, albeit they are still seeking a first Premier League win of the season. On Thursday night, the Cherries featured in UEFA competition for the very first time, marking the occasion with a win. First half goals from Justin Kluivert and then Rayan were enough to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in San Sebastián.
Back in the Premier League, Marco Rose's side have led in all four matches to date, but are yet to win. Two late goals saw them defeated at Manchester City on the opening weekend, followed by three successive draws with Everton, Newcastle and Brentford. Nevertheless, last month's loss at the Etihad is Bournemouth's only defeat across 22 Premier League fixtures, dating back to 3 January. So, can they claim another scalp on Sunday?
Liverpool (Away team): The home side's excellent year is, thanks largely, due to Andoni Iraola, who will receive a warm welcome back to Dean Court, but is in need of a win for his new side. Liverpool are yet to taste defeat in any competition this season, but three draws out of four in the league means no one is celebrating this unbeaten start very much.
Last Saturday's goalless stalemate with Fulham at Anfield was turgid and lifeless, and felt like a big step backwards for the Iraola revolution. Nevertheless, on Tuesday, the Reds did demolish Tottenham 3-1 in the EFL Cup, to make everyone feel a lot better. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo on target, before Dominik Szoboszlai's screamer secured victory.
Having so far only beaten newly-promoted Ipswich in the league, no Liverpool fan will be taking victory here as a given. So, can the Reds become the first visiting side to win at the Vitality for 260 days, or will it be an unhappy homecoming for Iraola?
Bournemouth team news
Having been in action at Anoeta on Thursday night, will Marco Rose feel the need to rotate his team? Scorers Justin Kluivert and Rayan, as well as Evanilson, were a constant threat, particularly in the first half against Real Sociedad.
If he does make changes, Ryan Christie or Lewis Cook could displace Tyler Adams at the base of midfield, while Bafodé Diakité may well come in for Adam Smith at right-back. Ben Gannon-Doak will be up against his former club, while star attacker Eli Junior Kroupi is sidelined long-term.
Liverpool team news
The visitors remain without Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitiké, but Andoni Iraola has had two extra days to prepare compared to his successor by the South Coast. He also heavily rotated against Spurs in the EFL Cup, with Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch merely enjoying mini-cameos off the bench.
Largely, Iraola will revert to last weekend's lineup, albeit featuring Miloš Kerkez against his former club, with Cody Gakpo getting the nod over Rio Ngumoha and Víctor Muñoz out wide.
Predicted Line-ups
- Bournemouth predicted lineup: Petrović; Smith, Silva, Hill, Truffert; Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Rayan, Kluivert; Evanilson.
- Liverpool predicted lineup: Alisson; Araújo, Jacquet, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Gakpo, Barcola, Isak.
- Score prediction: Bournemouth 2-2 Liverpool.
What the manager have said
Marco Rose (Bournemouth): I'm really pleased. The lads have adapted really fast. The approach stays the same. In the details, some things are different in and out of possession, but I'm really impressed with how the players have adapted to things.
Andoni Iraola (Liverpool): I think we have it [freshness]. This time we play two days before they so there is an advantage there, but I know where we are going, I know their staff and their stadium there. Long while, you realise how difficult it is to beat Bournemouth. They know me and I know them... I am looking forward to it, players I love, staff I appreciate so much. I was buzzing for them so much in their first European game yesterday, but we need to go there and win. Be as ruthless as possible, leave the talks until after the game.
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