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Bournemouth has signed Clarabella Hall from Cheltenham Town, the Cherries' third signing in as many days. Hall joins Bournemouth after an impressive season in tier three with 17 goal involvements in 21 appearances, 11 goals and six assists.
What attracted Hall to Bournemouth?
The 20-year-old began her career at Brighton in the WSL and made her debut with the Seagulls in February 2024 in a 4-1 win over Wolves in the FA Cup, having progressed through the club’s academy.
Why this signing matters for Bournemouth
"I’m absolutely delighted to sign for AFC Bournemouth," Hall told afcb.co.uk. "I’ve just had my first year in women’s football away from an academy and it was a really positive season for me."
Current context
As of 29 Jun 2026, Bournemouth stands 6th in the Premier League with 57 points from 38 games, having scored 58 goals and conceded 54. Their recent form has been DDWWD, with their last result being a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on 2026-05-24.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 6th |
| Goals scored | 58 |
| Goals conceded | 54 |
| Recent form | DDWWD |
The signing of Hall is a significant boost to Bournemouth's squad, and her experience in the WSL will be invaluable in their pursuit of promotion. With the new season approaching, Bournemouth will be looking to build on their current momentum and make a strong push for the top spots.
What comes next for Bournemouth?
Bruce Suraci, head of women’s football, said: "Clarabella is another exciting, young addition who is committed to our vision." Hall becomes Bournemouth’s third signing of the summer, after the arrivals of Issy Watts and Kyra Robertson. The trio join the ten retained players from the Cherries’ first season in the third tier.
