A.F.C. Bournemouth Standings 2025/26 | Premier League Position

AFC Bournemouth’s 2025/26 Premier League campaign has been a mix of quiet consistency and occasional flair. As the season enters its closing weeks, the Cherries sit 6th in the table according to FPL Gameweek (fantasy football stats platform), putting them firmly in European contention.

Current league position: 6th ·
Matches played: 35 ·
Points: 52 ·
Goal difference: +3 ·
Recent form (last 5): D W W D W ·
Home vs away: 7 wins at home, 5 away

The following table summarises key club information.

Where Are Bournemouth in the Premier League?

As of matches played up to 9 May 2026, AFC Bournemouth occupy 6th place in the Premier League table. The official Premier League website shows the Cherries with 52 points from 35 games, though Wikipedia’s season page reports 55 points from 36 matches, reflecting a slight data lag or difference in match inclusion.

Current league position and points tally

• Position: 6th (Premier League official table)
• Points: 52 (FPL Gameweek) or 55 (Wikipedia – see note above)
• Games played: 35 (FPL) / 36 (Wikipedia)
• Wins: 12, Draws: 16, Losses: 7 (per Wikipedia)

Points per game: 1.49 (52 ÷ 35) — FPL Gameweek

What Is AFC Bournemouth’s Current Form?

Bournemouth have collected 11 points from their last five matches, with a sequence of draws and wins that suggests resilience rather than dominance.

• Last 5 results: Draw, Win, Win, Draw, Win (FPL Gameweek)
• Latest match: 3-0 home victory over Crystal Palace (FPL Gameweek)
• Home record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 2 losses (estimated from totals)
• Away record: 5 wins, 8 draws, 5 losses (estimated)

Recent results (last five matches)

• Matchday 31: Draw
• Matchday 32: Win
• Matchday 33: Win
• Matchday 34: Draw
• Matchday 35: 3-0 Win vs Crystal Palace (FPL Gameweek)

Home vs away performance

Seven of Bournemouth’s 12 wins have come at the Vitality Stadium, according to Premier League official club data. Away form is more inconsistent but still above the league median.

How Does Bournemouth’s Position Compare to Last Season?

Last season (2024/25) Bournemouth finished 15th in the Premier League with 48 points. This season’s 6th-place standing (52–55 points) represents a leap of nine places – one of the biggest year-on-year improvements in the division.

• 2024/25 final position: 15th (Wikipedia)
• 2025/26 current position: 6th (Premier League table)
• Points improvement: +4 to +7 points

Historical league position trajectory

Bournemouth’s Premier League history includes a 9th-place finish in 2016/17 as their best ever, followed by relegation in 2019/20. After promotion in 2022, they finished 15th, 12th and now likely a top-half spot. The trajectory is clearly upward under Andoni Iraola (Wikipedia). Prem Table 24/25 shows the context of the league as a whole.

Season-over-season point comparison

With three matches left in 2025/26, Bournemouth already have at least 52 points – four more than their entire 2024/25 campaign. Footmercato (French football analyser) notes the improvement has been driven by a tighter defence and better conversion of draws into wins.

Could AFC Bournemouth Qualify for the Champions League?

Mathematically, yes, but realistically it’s a long shot. As of matchday 35, Bournemouth trail 4th-place Arsenal by 10 points with three games remaining. Even winning all three and relying on major stumbles above them would likely not be enough.

• Points behind 4th: 10 (FPL Gameweek)
• Maximum points achievable: 61 (if they win all remaining)
• Remaining matches: 3 (Premier League official club page)

Points gap to top four

Arsenal lead with 76 points (Footmercato). Bournemouth would need to gain at least 10 points on Arsenal in the last three games – an average swing of over 3 points per game, which is highly improbable.

Remaining fixtures difficulty analysis

The Cherries face Manchester City at home (May 19), then two away games against mid-table sides. Official Premier League fixture list shows that even a strong finish would likely leave them in 6th or 7th, which is Europa League territory rather than Champions League.

What Are AFC Bournemouth’s Next Fixtures?

• vs Manchester City (home) – May 19, 2026, 18:30 GMT (FPL Gameweek)
• vs TBD (away) – date TBC
• vs TBD (away) – date TBC

The fixture against Manchester City is the headline event. City are second with 71 points from 34 games (FPL Gameweek), meaning Bournemouth face a top-two side that is still fighting for the title.

What Is AFC Bournemouth’s Goal Difference?

FPL Gameweek reports a goal difference of +3 (55 goals for, 52 against). Wikipedia lists +4 (56 for, 52 against) after 36 games. The difference is marginal and reflects a team that scores and concedes in roughly equal measure.

• Goals scored: 55 (FPL) / 56 (Wikipedia)
• Goals conceded: 52 (both sources)
• Best result affecting GD: 3-0 vs Crystal Palace (FPL Gameweek)
• Worst result affecting GD: not specified

The implication: the goal difference suggests a team that competes closely in most matches, neither dominating nor being dominated.

Timeline: AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League Journey

• 2015: Promoted to Premier League for first time (Wikipedia)
• 2022: Promoted back to Premier League as Championship runners-up (Wikipedia)
• 2022/23: Finished 15th in Premier League (Wikipedia)
• 2023/24: Finished 12th (Wikipedia)
• 2024/25: Finished 15th (Wikipedia)
• 2025/26 (current): 6th with 52 points after 35 games (FPL Gameweek)

For a deeper look at a key matchup, see AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool F.C. Timeline – All Matches and Results. The pattern: steady improvement punctuated by a major leap this season.

The gap in the numbers underlines why relying on a single source can be risky for fans and analysts alike.

Manager and analyst perspectives

“We have to keep our feet on the ground. The points we have are a product of hard work, but the season isn’t over yet.”

— Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth manager, as paraphrased in post-match remarks (Footmercato)

“Bournemouth have quietly built one of the most balanced squads outside the top six. Their home form is particularly impressive.”

— BBC Sport match analysis (BBC Sport)

The pattern is clear: Bournemouth are outperforming expectations, but the remaining games will define whether this season is remembered as a strong mid-table finish or a genuine European qualification campaign.

Frequently asked questions

For Bournemouth fans, the choice is clear: celebrate a remarkable climb up the table, but keep a wary eye on the fixture list. Europa League qualification would be a historic achievement, but the hard work continues in the final three matches.