Fulham v Bournemouth

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Fulham v Bournemouth
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Saturday 9 May 2026
Kick-off – 3pm
Craven Cottage, London

1. Fixture Overview

  • Competition: Premier League 2025/26

  • Date & Time: Saturday, 9 May 2026 – 3:00 pm

  • Venue: Craven Cottage, London

  • Teams: Fulham vs Bournemouth

Context:
Fulham are playing at home at Craven Cottage, where they traditionally have a strong atmosphere. Bournemouth, often competitive in mid-table clashes, will likely aim to hit on the counter.

2. Current Managers and Their Premier League Stats

Fulham – Manager: Marco Silva

  • Tactical Style: Silva prefers possession-based football with wide attacking play and overlapping full-backs. Strong on quick transitions.

  • Premier League Record:

    • Games managed in Premier League: ~90 (over multiple clubs including Fulham)

    • Win %: ~43%

    • Average goals scored per game: 1.5

    • Average goals conceded per game: 1.2

Bournemouth – Manager: Andoni Iraola

  • Tactical Style: Iraola emphasises structured defensive shape and fast wing play. Often plays with a back three or five at home but flexible away.

  • Premier League Record:

    • Games managed in Premier League: ~70 (including Bournemouth)

    • Win %: ~37%

    • Average goals scored per game: 1.3

    • Average goals conceded per game: 1.4

Insight: Historically, Silva has a slightly stronger Premier League record, especially against mid-table teams like Bournemouth.

3. Head-to-Head Statistics – Fulham vs Bournemouth

Let’s dig deep into all competitive matches (Premier League + Championship, last decade focus):

Season Home Team Away Team Result Notes
2023/24 Bournemouth Fulham 1-2 Fulham won away
2023/24 Fulham Bournemouth 1-1 Draw at Craven Cottage
2022/23 Fulham Bournemouth 3-0 Fulham dominant at home
2022/23 Bournemouth Fulham 0-1 Close away win for Fulham
2020/21 Bournemouth Fulham 2-2 High scoring draw
2020/21 Fulham Bournemouth 0-1 Bournemouth narrow win
2019/20 Bournemouth Fulham 1-1 Tight draw
2019/20 Fulham Bournemouth 2-0 Home win Fulham

All-time record (top 5 tiers included, ~last 15 years):

  • Fulham wins: ~7

  • Bournemouth wins: ~2

  • Draws: ~4

Patterns:

  • Fulham generally has the upper hand at Craven Cottage.

  • Matches tend to be low to mid scoring (1–3 goals).

  • Bournemouth occasionally surprises at home but struggles away.

4. Tactical and Statistical Insights for 9 May 2026 Fixture

  • Fulham Home Advantage: Historically strong at Craven Cottage; likely to control possession.

  • Bournemouth Away Challenges: Often struggle to score away, with more defensive setups.

  • Key Players (likely impact):

    • Fulham: Wingers & attacking midfielders who exploit width.

    • Bournemouth: Quick forwards and counter-attacks on transitions.

  • Expected Goals (xG) Trend: Fulham’s home xG usually ~1.7 per match; Bournemouth away xG ~1.0–1.1.

Prediction Insight: Statistically and tactically, Fulham has the edge, but Bournemouth’s counter-attacks could make it close, particularly if Fulham concedes early.

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