Bournemouth will host Everton at Dean Court for their first Premier League home game of the 2026/27 season. The Cherries, who currently sit 14th in the Premier League with zero points from one game, face a Toffees side that has begun the new campaign in strong form.
Everton have scored six goals and conceded none across their first two competitive fixtures. They opened their Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and followed that with a 4-0 victory against Preston North End in the League Cup. Their next cup tie is a home match against Wolves. Bournemouth's own League Cup journey starts with a home game against Lincoln City.
Everton's fast start marks a significant shift from how they ended the previous campaign. The Merseyside club finished the 2025/26 Premier League season in 13th place, a position they also held at the end of 2024/25. More notably, they closed out last term on a seven-game winless run. Manager David Moyes and the club's hierarchy viewed missing out on European qualification as a disappointment. Their clear target for this season is a sustained challenge for the top eight and a return to continental competition.
The club now plays its home games at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Key players in their squad include experienced figures like goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender James Tarkowski, alongside younger talents such as Tyler Dibling and Tyrique George. Pickford remains the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.
One player who will have particular insight into the home dressing room is goalkeeper Mark Travers. The Irish shot-stopper played for Bournemouth before joining Everton in the summer of 2025. While he provides depth, Pickford's status means Travers is unlikely to feature against his former club. Bournemouth will be looking to exploit any familiarity Travers might share about their setup.
Andoni Iraola's side heads into this match looking to bounce back from an opening-day defeat. Bournemouth have scored one goal and conceded two so far, leaving them with a minus-one goal difference. They are three points behind early league leaders Brighton. Their next league assignment after Everton is a home match against Coventry City on December 19th; Coventry are currently 19th in the table. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings and fixtures pages.
This home opener presents a major early test. Facing an opponent with momentum, Bournemouth must be defensively solid to counter Everton's free-scoring start. A positive result would provide a vital platform to climb from 14th place and build confidence ahead of the clash with Coventry. The full squad available for selection can be viewed on our squad page.
