Bournemouth vs Leeds United LIVE - Confirmed starting lineups & pre-match updates for Premier League 2026-27 clash

AFC Bournemouth will welcome Leeds United to the Vitality Stadium for a crucial Matchday 9 fixture of the English Premier League 2026-27 on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The two teams come into the fixture in contrasting form.

The hosts have won their last two games, while the visitors remain winless during that period. A 2-0 win over Sunderland kick-started a wonderful run for Bournemouth, who then secured a historic win over AC Milan in their UEFA Champions League clash.

Marco Rose's men then delivered their best performance of the season at Old Trafford, thrashing Manchester United 3-0. The Cherries remain in 13th place in the table with nine points.

There is optimism at the Vitality Stadium that Rose's men are regaining their best form. They will, however, need to be wary of complacency against Leeds United, who are currently in seventh place in the table with 11 points.

Despite their two-point lead over the hosts, Leeds enter this clash as slight underdogs. Their last two league outings have been a 1-1 draw with Manchester United and a goalless stalemate away at Sunderland.

The Whites have scored just nine goals in eight matches. It is the joint-lowest record among clubs in the top 10.

Their defence, however, has been astounding, conceding just six goals all season - only Arsenal have a better record in the league. Bournemouth vs Leeds United: Match facts The Yorkshire team have won four of their past eight meetings, while AFC Bournemouth have only won two.

This season, AFC Bournemouth have averaged 3.13 goals per Premier League game. With five goals in eight games, M.

Tavernier is the Cherries' leading scorer in the league. With three goals and four assists, Evanilson has been a vital playmaker for the home team.