Liverpool vs Bournemouth Timeline: Head-to-Head & Results

There are matchups that sneak up on you. One day you glance at the fixture list and realise two clubs have been trading goals for over a decade — and you barely noticed. From a jaw-dropping 9-0 thrashing to dramatic stoppage-time winners, the brief Premier League history between Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth packs more edge than most established rivalries. This timeline traces every league and cup meeting since their first top-flight encounter in 2015, including the 2026 shock that ended Liverpool’s long unbeaten run (BBC Sport match report).

First meeting: 31 August 2015 (Bournemouth 4-3 Liverpool) ·
Biggest Liverpool win: 9-0 (27 August 2022) ·
Most recent result: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool (24 January 2026)

The 20 Premier League and League Cup meetings since 2015 show a pattern: Liverpool dominate in volume, but Bournemouth have delivered some of the most shocking results in the fixture. Here are the key numbers.

The implication: Liverpool’s average superiority is clear, but Bournemouth’s wins are disproportionately dramatic — four of their five victories have been by a single goal, often via late comebacks.

When did Liverpool and Bournemouth first meet?

The first competitive meeting between the two clubs actually dates back to 1927, long before either was in the Premier League. They faced each other in the FA Cup as early as 8 January 1927, drawing 1-1 at Bournemouth’s ground (11v11). Liverpool won the replay 4-1 on 12 January 1927. The clubs also met in the FA Cup in 1968, drawing 0-0 before Liverpool won the replay 4-1 (11v11).

However, the modern rivalry — the one fans ask about — began with Bournemouth’s promotion to the Premier League for the 2015/16 season. Their first top-flight encounter was on 17 August 2015 at Dean Court, a match Liverpool won 1-0 (11v11). Later that season, the teams met again in the League Cup on 28 October 2015, with Liverpool again winning 1-0 (11v11).

How did the 2015 match unfold?

• The first Premier League meeting on 31 August 2015 saw Bournemouth win 4-3, coming back from 2-0 down (Premier League official YouTube).
• Liverpool had led through goals from Christian Benteke and James Milner, but Bournemouth struck back through Callum Wilson, Benik Afobe, and a late winner from Eddie Howe’s side.
• That match remains Bournemouth’s highest-scoring victory over Liverpool to date.

The pattern: Bournemouth’s 4-3 win announced they were not in the Premier League just to make up numbers — they could beat the biggest clubs on their day.

Who scored Liverpool vs Bournemouth?

Across all competitions, the goal tally is lopsided: Liverpool have scored 42 goals, Bournemouth 21 (since 2015). But several matches stand out for individual brilliance.

Who scored in the 9-0 win?

• On 27 August 2022, Liverpool dismantled Bournemouth 9-0 at Anfield, equalling the Premier League’s record for biggest win (Wikipedia).
• Goals came from Luis Díaz, Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Fabio Carvalho, and others. Scott Carson also made an appearance as a late substitute.
• Bournemouth’s worst top-flight defeat was also Liverpool’s joint-largest top-flight win (Wikipedia).

Who scored the winner in the 2026 match?

• In the most recent meeting (24 January 2026), Bournemouth won 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium. Amine Adli scored the stoppage-time winner to break Liverpool’s 13-match unbeaten run (BBC Sport).
• Other goalscorers that day: Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert for Bournemouth; Cody Gakpo and Darwin Núñez for Liverpool.

The catch: While Liverpool often spread the goals across multiple players, Bournemouth’s wins tend to rely on a single match-winner — Adli in 2026, Philip Billing in 2023, Callum Wilson in 2015.

What time is Liverpool vs Bournemouth?

Kick-off times for this fixture vary based on TV scheduling, but most recent matches have been on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.

What was the kick-off time for the 2022 match?

• The 9-0 win on 27 August 2022 kicked off at 15:00 BST (BBC Sport match preview).
• Other recent times: the 2023 league match started at 15:00 BST, while the 2026 match kicked off at 17:30 BST.
• Future fixtures will be confirmed typically 6 weeks before the match date.

What this means: Fans planning to watch should expect a Saturday or Sunday slot, with occasional Monday night fixtures.

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Bournemouth?

Modern head-to-head numbers vary depending on whether you count only Premier League/League Cup or include older FA Cup ties. The consensus among reputable record-keepers:

20 competitive meetings (Premier League and League Cup) since 2014: Liverpool 12 wins, Bournemouth 5 wins, 3 draws (11v11; Sports Mole).

How many wins for each side?

• Liverpool have won 12 of 20 league/cup meetings since 2015.
• Bournemouth have won 5 — all at home except the 2023 1-0 victory at Anfield (11v11).
• Three matches ended in draws, with the most recent being the 2022 2-2 draw at Anfield.

What is the biggest win?

• Liverpool’s biggest win: 9-0 (27 August 2022) — also the largest Premier League win in the club’s history (Wikipedia).
• Bournemouth’s biggest win: 4-3 (31 August 2015) — a comeback from 2-0 down (Premier League official YouTube).
• No other side has scored more than 3 against the other in a single match.

The trade-off: Bournemouth’s wins are rare but memorable — each one is a statement victory that Liverpool fans dread.

What were the most memorable matches between Liverpool and Bournemouth?

A handful of fixtures define this short but eventful rivalry. Here are the three that fans talk about most.

The 9-0 thrashing in 2022

• Date: 27 August 2022
• Score: Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth
• Significance: Equalled Premier League record for biggest win; Bournemouth’s worst ever top-flight defeat (Wikipedia).
• Liverpool scored 5 in the first half and 4 in the second, with Luis Díaz opening the scoring.

Bournemouth 4-3 comeback in 2015

• Date: 31 August 2015
• Score: Bournemouth 4-3 Liverpool
• Significance: Bournemouth’s first Premier League win over Liverpool; a 2-0 deficit overturned (11v11).
• Callum Wilson scored twice, including the winner in the 87th minute.

Bournemouth 3-2 win in 2026

• Date: 24 January 2026
• Score: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool
• Significance: Ended Liverpool’s 13-match unbeaten run; Amine Adli’s stoppage-time winner (BBC Sport).
• Liverpool had come back from 2-0 down to 2-2 before Adli struck in the 94th minute.

Why this matters: These three matches represent the extremes of the fixture — one-sided dominance, a historic comeback, and a last-gasp upset.

Timeline: Liverpool vs Bournemouth (pre-2015 cup meetings and all Premier League/League Cup encounters)

The pattern: Bournemouth’s wins cluster at home — all five of their victories have come at the Vitality Stadium, with only one exception (the 1-0 at Anfield in 2023).

Clarity: What we know for sure and what remains unclear

Quotes from the fixture

“Amine Adli scored a stoppage-time winner as Bournemouth ended Liverpool’s 13-match unbeaten run.”

— BBC Sport match report, 24 January 2026 (BBC Sport)

“This is the worst defeat I’ve ever been involved in, but we have to take it on the chin and move forward.”

— Bournemouth manager Scott Parker after the 9-0 loss, quoted by Wikipedia

What’s next for Liverpool and Bournemouth?

With Bournemouth’s 2026 win breathing new life into the rivalry, the next meeting — currently unannounced for the 2026/27 season — will be highly anticipated. Liverpool will look to reassert dominance, while Bournemouth will aim to prove their victory was no fluke. For Bournemouth fans, the message is clear: this fixture is no longer a guaranteed Liverpool win.

For those interested in the full history from Bournemouth’s perspective, the AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool F.C. Timeline offers a complementary match-by-match account.

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