Bournemouth Hosts Fulham in Premier League Showdown

Bournemouth, England – AFC Bournemouth will host Fulham on Friday, October 3, 2025, in a Premier League clash at Vitality Stadium. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions in the league as they aim for European qualification.

This match comes after Bournemouth has won only two of their last 16 encounters with Fulham, although they are seeking a fourth consecutive home victory against the Cottagers. The last match between the teams in April ended with Bournemouth claiming a 1-0 win.

Bournemouth has enjoyed a strong start to the season, remaining unbeaten since a loss on opening day against Liverpool. The squad, managed by Andoni Iraola, has achieved three wins and two draws out of their six league matches. They come off a recent 2-2 draw at Leeds United, where Antoine Semenyo scored to equalize in stoppage time.

“We have to keep our momentum going,” Iraola said. “Every match is crucial for us if we want to achieve our goals this season.”

In contrast, Fulham has struggled to maintain consistency. Despite two victories against Leeds and Brentford, they faced a setback with a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa last weekend, which ended a winning streak. Manager Marco Silva said the team needs to bounce back quickly.

“We are disappointed with the last result, but we have to focus on the next match,” Silva stated. “Bournemouth is a solid team, and we need to be at our best.”

Injury concerns plague Fulham, as both Raúl Jiménez and Rodrigo Muniz are unavailable due to injuries. This leaves the team without a senior forward, and Silva might need to adjust his lineup significantly.

Bournemouth’s predicted starting XI is Petrović, Jiménez, Senesi, Diakité, and Truffert. They will be backed by Edwards, Adams, Scott, Semenyo, Tavernier, and Evanilson in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Meanwhile, Fulham is expected to start Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Diop, Bassey, Lukic, Berge, King, Sessegnon, and Iwobi in a similar formation.

The match, which kicks off at 20:00 BST, promises to be a pivotal encounter for both teams as they jostle for points in the early stages of the season.