Bournemouth drew 1-1 with FC Augsburg in a pre-season friendly on July 30, 2026, at the Saalfelden Arena in Austria. The match was part of Marco Rose's squad's summer training camp, following a 4-1 win over St. Pauli. Bournemouth finished 6th in the Premier League last season with 57 points, scoring 58 goals and conceding 54, ending 28 points behind leaders Arsenal. Their recent form shows one win and four draws in the last five matches, including a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on May 24, 2026.
What happened?
Bournemouth fielded a strong lineup with Đorđe Petrović in goal and a defense of Justin Smith, Harry Hill, Abakar Sylla Diakité, and Adrien Truffert. Midfielders Lewis Cook and Alex Scott supported attackers Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier, Enes Ünal, and Daniel Jebbison. Augsburg, managed by Manuel Baum, focused on defensive discipline ahead of their Bundesliga campaign.
Why it matters for Bournemouth
The friendly provided valuable minutes for key players as Bournemouth prepares for the new Premier League season. Marco Rose used the match to test tactical ideas and assess fitness levels. The team's unbeaten streak in pre-season highlights their strong preparation.
What comes next?
Bournemouth will continue their pre-season preparations before facing Ipswich Town away on November 7, 2026. The team aims to build on their 6th-place finish last season and improve their goal difference.
