Bournemouth secured a commanding 5-2 victory over FC Augsburg in a pre-season friendly played on July 30, 2026, at the Saalfelden Arena in Austria. The match, part of Marco Rose’s squad preparations, saw the Cherries score five goals across a 120-minute format divided into four 30-minute periods.
What happened in the match?
Bournemouth started strongly, with Evanilson opening the scoring in the 12th minute after Justin Kluivert pressed Finn Dahmen into a mistake. Alex Tóth and Ben Doak added to the tally before the break, while Malcolm Dacosta González sealed the win late on. Augsburg pulled two back via Alexis Claude-Maurice’s penalty and Tim Schnitzer’s header, but Bournemouth’s attacking display was too much. The Cherries, who finished 11th in the Premier League last season with 45 points (10W-15D-7L), showed sharpness ahead of their next fixture against Crystal Palace on February 20, 2027.
Who stood out for Bournemouth?
Justin Kluivert and Daniel Jebbison were instrumental, with the latter providing two assists. Will Dennis also impressed in goal, making a key save to deny Marius Wolf. Marco Rose used the match to test tactical setups, rotating the squad extensively to give youth players valuable minutes.
Why does this result matter?
The win extends Bournemouth’s positive pre-season form, following a 4-1 victory over St. Pauli. With 48 goals scored and 49 conceded in the 2025 Premier League campaign, the Cherries will aim to tighten defensively while maintaining their attacking flair. The performance against Augsburg, a Bundesliga side, offers encouragement ahead of the new season.
