Bournemouth vs Everton preview
Bournemouth host Everton at the Vitality Stadium on August 29, 2026, in an English Premier League match scheduled for 14:00 UTC. This fixture marks the second matchday of the 2026/2027 season for both clubs. Bournemouth enter this game following a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in their opening match, where Marcus Tavernier scored the team's only goal. This match serves as the first home game in charge for new Bournemouth manager Marco Rose, who took over following the departure of Andoni Iraola.
Everton arrive on the south coast under the management of David Moyes, having secured a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener. The visitors also recorded a 4-0 win over Preston North End in the Carabao Cup earlier this week. While Bournemouth look to address defensive issues following their late-conceding loss at the Etihad Stadium, Everton aim to maintain their momentum from a strong start to the campaign. The match features a Bournemouth squad that includes goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović, defenders James Hill and António Silva, and attacking options Evanilson and Rayan.