AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 13 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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As AFC Bournemouth prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, the contrasting form of both teams sets the stage for an intriguing encounter. Bournemouth, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches, will be eager to build on their recent victory, while Brighton’s unbeaten run of three matches, including two wins, suggests they are finding their rhythm. Historically, Bournemouth has had the upper hand in their recent meetings, winning six of the last ten encounters, which could give them a psychological edge. One key angle to consider is Bournemouth's defensive vulnerabilities, as they have struggled to keep clean sheets, with five of their last ten meetings against Brighton seeing both teams score. Given Brighton's attacking prowess, coupled with Bournemouth's need to solidify their home advantage, a high-scoring match seems likely. Fans can expect a competitive clash, with both teams looking to assert their style of play and secure vital points in the Premier League.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Everton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Brentford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 |  Burnley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 |  West Ham United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2–1 | AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| November 23, 2024 | AFC Bournemouth | 1–2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| April 28, 2024 | AFC Bournemouth | 3–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| September 24, 2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3–1 | AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| April 4, 2023 | AFC Bournemouth | 0–2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| February 4, 2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1–0 | AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| January 21, 2020 | AFC Bournemouth | 3–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| December 28, 2019 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2–0 | AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| April 13, 2019 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0–5 | AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| January 5, 2019 | AFC Bournemouth | 1–3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | FA Cup |