Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth: preview and stats
Premier LeagueRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 8Old Trafford, Manchester
Scheduled
- Manchester United go into the match 13th in the table with 7 points; AFC Bournemouth are 15th with 6.
- Manchester United in their last 5 matches: 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat.
- AFC Bournemouth in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
- At home, Manchester United score 2.00 and concede 1.33 goals per game; 33.3% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, AFC Bournemouth score 1.33 and concede 3.00 goals per game; 100% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Manchester United average 11.00 at home and AFC Bournemouth 8.67 away.
- In the league they have met 16 times since 2016: Manchester United won 8, AFC Bournemouth won 3 and 5 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 13th | 7 | 7 | D-D-D-L-D |
| AFC Bournemouth | 15th | 6 | 7 | W-L-L-D-D |
Latest Manchester United matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Leeds United | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Fulham | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Manchester City | H | 0-1 (L) |
| 6 Sept 2026 | Everton | A | 2-2 (D) |
Latest AFC Bournemouth matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sunderland | H | 2-0 (W) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Chelsea | A | 1-5 (L) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Liverpool | H | 0-1 (L) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Brentford | H | 2-2 (D) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Newcastle United | A | 2-2 (D) |
Manchester United at home vs AFC Bournemouth away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Manchester United (home) | AFC Bournemouth (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals conceded | 1.33 | 3.00 |
| Over 2.5 | 33.3% | 100% |
| Both teams to score | 66.7% | 100% |
| Corners for | 6.00 | 4.33 |
| Match corners | 11.00 | 8.67 |
| Cards received | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Match cards | 5.33 | 4.00 |
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth, analysed in the app
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See the match in the appManchester United vs AFC Bournemouth head to head
The last 5 of their 16 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United | Regular season |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Manchester United 4-4 AFC Bournemouth | Regular season |
| 27 Apr 2025 | AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United | Regular season |
| 22 Dec 2024 | Manchester United 0-3 AFC Bournemouth | Regular season |
| 13 Apr 2024 | AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Jarred Gillett: 3.90 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 4.02).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Manchester United
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheus Cunha | 33 | 11 | 2.87 | 4 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 34 | 10 | 2.65 | 5 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 32 | 13 | 2.50 | 5 |
AFC Bournemouth
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Tavernier | 33 | 10 | 2.45 | 8 |
| Rayan | 22 | 5 | 2.35 | 1 |
| Evanilson | 36 | 7 | 2.19 | 2 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Premier League, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth play?
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 14:00 (UK time).
Where is Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth played?
At Old Trafford, Manchester.
Who is the referee for Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
Jarred Gillett.
What form are Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth in?
Manchester United: D-D-D-L-D in their last 5; AFC Bournemouth: W-L-L-D-D in their last 5.