Bournemouth vs Liverpool Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of 20 September 2026

Bournemouth host Liverpool at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 5. The fixture brings together a home side sitting 15th with 3 points and a goal difference of -1 against a Liverpool team currently 8th on 6 points and a +2 goal difference. In a congested early-season table, this game carries weight for both ends: Bournemouth are looking to move away from the lower reaches, while Liverpool aim to consolidate a top-half position and push towards the European places.

With Bournemouth still searching for a first league win of the 2026 campaign after 4 matches (0 wins, 3 draws, 1 defeat) and Liverpool unbeaten (1 win, 3 draws), the statistical backdrop to this clash is intriguing. The historical Bournemouth vs Liverpool stats underline how demanding this fixture has often been for the home side, yet recent results at Vitality Stadium show the hosts can trouble the visitors. That context, combined with current standings, frames a high-stakes encounter in the Premier League.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but telling sample of Bournemouth vs Liverpool meetings in the Premier League in the build-up to this match.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Bournemouth wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• Liverpool wins: 3

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Bournemouth vs Liverpool timeline from the available fixtures, all five recorded meetings come from the Premier League across the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons. The sequence highlights clear swings in momentum between the sides, particularly when the venue shifts between Vitality Stadium and Anfield.

On 21 January 2024 in the Premier League 2023 season (Regular Season - 21), Bournemouth hosted Liverpool at Vitality Stadium and suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat, with the score goalless at half-time before Liverpool pulled away after the break. The pattern repeated in the 2024 Premier League season when the sides met at Anfield on 21 September 2024 (Regular Season - 5). Liverpool, again at home, dominated from the outset, leading 3-0 at half-time and closing out a 3-0 victory, underlining a strong home advantage in this phase of the rivalry.

The 2024 Premier League season’s reverse fixture on 1 February 2025 at Vitality Stadium (Regular Season - 24) saw Liverpool once more travel south and control the contest. They led 1-0 at half-time and eventually won 2-0, extending a run of convincing results over Bournemouth in league play. However, the Bournemouth vs Liverpool timeline then shifted markedly in 2025-26. On 15 August 2025 at Anfield (Regular Season - 1), Liverpool again prevailed 4-2 after leading 1-0 at the interval, but Bournemouth’s two goals signalled more attacking threat.

That attacking improvement crystallised on 24 January 2026 at Vitality Stadium in the Premier League 2025 season (Regular Season - 23). Bournemouth went in 2-1 up at half-time and held their nerve to win 3-2, their first home success over Liverpool in this dataset and a significant psychological marker. It also broke Liverpool’s sequence of away wins at this ground and ensures the Bournemouth vs Liverpool timeline now includes a genuinely competitive edge at Vitality Stadium ahead of the 2026-27 meeting.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are tight in terms of results but show a clear scoring edge for Liverpool across the five Premier League clashes on record.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Bournemouth 8 - 15 Liverpool
• Average Goals per Match: Bournemouth 1.60 vs Liverpool 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Vitality Stadium: 3 matches played here — Bournemouth won 1 (as home side), Liverpool won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Anfield: 2 matches played here — Liverpool won 2 (as home side), Bournemouth won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Bournemouth vs Liverpool last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 24 January 2026: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool (Half-time: 2-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 23
• 15 August 2025: Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 1
• 1 February 2025: Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 24
• 21 September 2024: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth (Half-time: 3-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 5
• 21 January 2024: Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 21

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Bournemouth Matches Results and Stats

For Bournemouth, the picture is best described as stubborn but winless in the Premier League 2026 season to date. Across 4 league fixtures so far, they have drawn 3 and lost 1, scoring 6 goals and conceding 7. At Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth have been difficult to beat, with 2 draws from 2 home games and a 3-3 aggregate scoreline, suggesting both attacking ambition and defensive vulnerability. Away from home, they have 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. The team has yet to keep a clean sheet but has also managed to score in every league outing, pointing to an open, high-event style heading into this Liverpool clash.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 3, Lose 1

Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats

Liverpool approach this fixture unbeaten in the Premier League 2026 campaign, with 1 win and 3 draws from 4 matches so far. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. At Anfield, Liverpool have drawn both matches (2 goals for, 2 against), while on the road they have been more productive: 1 win and 1 draw away, with 4 goals scored and only 2 conceded. Two clean sheets in four league games underline a more solid defensive base compared with Bournemouth, and they have failed to score only once. This combination of resilience and away efficiency will be central to their approach at Vitality Stadium.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 3, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical Bournemouth vs Liverpool stats and current-season form lean towards Liverpool, but not decisively enough to dismiss the home side’s chances. Liverpool hold a 3-2 edge in wins from the five recorded Premier League meetings and have outscored Bournemouth 15-8, averaging 3 goals per game. They have also won both prior fixtures at Anfield and two of three at Vitality Stadium, underscoring their consistent superiority across venues. However, Bournemouth’s 3-2 victory at Vitality Stadium on 24 January 2026 shows they can exploit defensive gaps and turn this into a high-scoring contest, especially at home where they remain unbeaten this season. With Bournemouth scoring regularly but conceding heavily, and Liverpool unbeaten with a stronger defensive record and proven away capability, the statistical trends suggest an edge for the visitors in a match that could again produce multiple goals.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.