When Bournemouth visit Manchester City, the result rarely surprises. Across more than three decades of meetings, City have won 21 times against a single Bournemouth victory — the Cherries’ only triumph came in November 2024, ending a 14-year drought. The latest chapter saw Erling Haaland score twice as City beat Bournemouth 3-1 on November 2, 2025. Here’s the full picture of how this lopsided rivalry has unfolded.

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Total Matches: 24+ · Man City Wins: 21 · Bournemouth Wins: 1 · Draws: 2

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • 21 City wins in 24+ meetings (11v11)
  • Bournemouth’s sole win came 2-1 on 02 Nov 2024 (11v11)
  • Haaland brace in 3-1 win on 02 Nov 2025 (ESPN)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact goal scorers for pre-2015 lower-division matches
  • Attendance figures or weather for older fixtures
3Timeline signal
  • Next fixture: 17 May 2026 at Vitality Stadium (Sofascore)
  • Last 5 PL: W4 D0 L1 for City (Sofascore)
4What’s next
  • Round 37 encounter could decide Champions League spots
  • Bournemouth seek second-ever win vs City
Label Value
First Meeting 01 Dec 1987 (League Division Two)
First Premier League Meeting 17 Oct 2015
Most Common Score Man City 4-0 Bournemouth
Biggest Win Man City 6-1 (04 Nov 2023)
Bournemouth’s Win 2-1 on 02 Nov 2024
Latest Match 3-1 Man City (02 Nov 2025)
Goals Scored Man City 56, Bournemouth 13 (19 PL games)
Next Fixture 17 May 2026

Who scored for Man City vs Bournemouth today?

The most recent meeting saw Manchester City prevail 3-1 over Bournemouth on November 2, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland struck a brace while Nico O’Reilly added the third as City moved to second in the Premier League table (ESPN match report).

Haaland’s expertly taken brace and Nico O’Reilly’s delightful second-half finish made the difference.

— Man City Official, Man City YouTube highlights

Haaland’s first-half goal set the tone before Bournemouth equalised. The Norwegian restored City’s lead before half-time and O’Reilly sealed the points after the break.

Haaland now has multiple goals against Bournemouth across just two meetings, suggesting the Cherries defence remains his preferred prey in the Premier League.

Key scorers in latest clash

  • Erling Haaland — 2 goals (brace)
  • Nico O’Reilly — 1 goal

Match timeline highlights

  • First half: Haaland opens scoring, Bournemouth equalise
  • First half: Haaland restores lead before whistle
  • Second half: O’Reilly wraps up 3-1
Why this matters

City’s 3-1 victory demonstrated they could win without their best flowing football, grinding out a result — a sign of championship-level resilience as the season progresses.

What is the head-to-head record between Man City and AFC Bournemouth?

Across all competitions, Manchester City have won 21 of 24+ meetings against AFC Bournemouth, losing just once and drawing twice. The records span from a 0-2 result on December 1, 1987 in the League Division Two through to the Premier League era (11v11 historical records).

Bournemouth’s single victory came on November 2, 2024, when they won 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium. This ended City’s winning streak in the rivalry and gave the Cherries their first positive result against City since 2015. Sports Mole noted City had won their first 14 Premier League meetings with Bournemouth after the Cherries’ promotion that year (Sports Mole analysis).

Total wins, draws, losses

Competition Man City Wins Draws Bournemouth Wins
All competitions 21 2 1
Premier League (since 2015) 17 of 18 1 1
Lower divisions (pre-2015) 5 2 0

The implication: even in lower divisions, City dominated before the Premier League era cemented their superiority.

Goals scored by each team

In 19 Premier League meetings, Manchester City have scored 56 goals while conceding just 13 to Bournemouth (SoccerPunter statistics). City average 2.95 goals per game against Bournemouth since 2015, while Bournemouth average just 0.68 goals per game against City.

Bottom line: City have been relentless against Bournemouth, scoring at will while keeping the Cherries to fewer than one goal per game on average.

What are the results of Man City vs Bournemouth last 5 games?

Manchester City have dominated the last five Premier League meetings, winning four times while losing once. The sole defeat came on November 2, 2024, when Bournemouth claimed a shock 2-1 home victory (StatMuse recent form).

Before that upset, City had won four consecutive games against Bournemouth in all competitions, including their biggest-ever margin: a 6-1 thrashing at the Etihad on November 4, 2023.

City moved to second in the Premier League with a pulsating 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.

— Man City Official, ManCity.com match report

2024/25 season

  • 02 Nov 2024: Bournemouth 2-1 Man City (Bournemouth win — their only victory)
  • 24 Feb 2024: Bournemouth 0-1 Man City
  • 04 Nov 2023: Man City 6-1 Bournemouth

2023/24 encounters

  • 25 Feb 2023: Bournemouth 1-4 Man City
  • 13 Aug 2022: Man City 4-0 Bournemouth

What this means: City’s dominance is broken only by occasional off-days, but Bournemouth showed they can capitalise when City misfire — a warning for future fixtures.

What is the full timeline of Man City vs Bournemouth matches?

The rivalry began modestly in the lower English divisions before evolving into one of the Premier League’s most lopsided matchups. The 11v11 database records every meeting from 1987 through the present day (11v11).

Date Competition Score Venue
League Division Two Bournemouth 0-2 Man City Away
League 3-3 Draw —
League 0-0 Draw —
Premier League Man City 5-1 Bournemouth Etihad
Premier League Bournemouth 0-4 Man City Vitality
Premier League Bournemouth 1-2 Man City Vitality
Premier League Man City 4-0 Bournemouth Etihad
Premier League Man City 2-1 Bournemouth Etihad
League Cup Man City 2-1 Bournemouth Etihad
Premier League Man City 4-0 Bournemouth Etihad
Premier League Bournemouth 1-4 Man City Vitality
Premier League Man City 6-1 Bournemouth Etihad
Premier League Bournemouth 0-1 Man City Vitality
Premier League Bournemouth 2-1 Man City Vitality
FA Cup Bournemouth 1-2 Man City Vitality
Premier League Man City 3-1 Bournemouth Etihad
Premier League Man City 3-1 Bournemouth Etihad

Four or more goals have been scored by City in seven of their 19 Premier League games against Bournemouth (Sports Mole), making this matchup one of the most predictable in the division from a goal-line perspective.

What this means: City’s firepower against Bournemouth has been consistent for a decade, and even their shock loss in November 2024 hasn’t changed the fundamental attacking advantage.

What was the score in Man City vs Bournemouth 24/25?

The 2024/25 season featured two Premier League meetings. The first came on February 24, 2024, with City winning 1-0 at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. The second meeting on November 2, 2024, saw Bournemouth claim their historic 2-1 victory — their first-ever win against Manchester City (11v11 records).

City later beat Bournemouth 2-1 in an FA Cup third-round tie on March 30, 2025, before a 3-1 Premier League win on May 20, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium.

The paradox

Bournemouth’s sole win came away at home — they beat City at the Vitality Stadium while still finishing below City in the league table. Football rarely offers neat explanations.

Home and away fixtures

Venue Man City Wins Bournemouth Wins City Win Rate
Etihad Stadium (City home) 6 of 7 0 86%
Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth home) 2 of 6 1 33%

What this means: Even at the Vitality, City’s away record is strong — Bournemouth needed a perfect performance plus City’s off-day to finally break through.

What is Bournemouth’s record against Man City?

AFC Bournemouth have won once, drawn twice, and lost 21 times against Manchester City across all recorded meetings (11v11). Their sole victory came on November 2, 2024, ending a 37-year winless stretch against City.

In the Premier League era specifically, Bournemouth have won once in 19 attempts, losing the other 18 meetings. Their goal difference in these games is deeply negative: 13 goals scored versus 56 conceded.

The catch

Bournemouth’s single win proves the impossible is possible once — but repeating it requires City to underperform significantly, which they rarely do across a full season.

Premier League record

  • Played: 19
  • Bournemouth wins: 1
  • Man City wins: 17
  • Draws: 1
  • Goals for Bournemouth: 13
  • Goals for Man City: 56

The pattern: even when Bournemouth competed respectably, City’s superior firepower consistently made the difference.

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Additional sources

m.aiscore.com, fotmob.com

Manchester City has dominated AFC Bournemouth across their full match history since 1987, contesting 24-25 competitive matches since the initial 1987 encounter.

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Frequently asked questions

How many games have Man City and Bournemouth played?

Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth have met more than 24 times across all competitions. City have won 21 matches, Bournemouth have won once, and there have been two draws.

What is Man City’s win rate against Bournemouth?

City have won 21 of 24+ meetings, giving them an overall win rate of approximately 87%. In Premier League games since 2015, City have won 17 of 18 meetings — a 94% win rate.

When is the next Man City vs Bournemouth fixture?

The next scheduled Premier League meeting is on May 17, 2026, at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium, Round 37 of the season (Sofascore).

Who is the top scorer in these matches?

Erling Haaland has multiple goals in just two meetings with Bournemouth, suggesting he could become the leading scorer in this fixture if the rivalry continues. The overall scoring record belongs to City as a team, with 56 goals across 19 Premier League meetings.

Has Bournemouth ever won at Etihad?

Bournemouth have never won at the Etihad Stadium. Their sole victory came at the Vitality Stadium on November 2, 2024, and all other results in Manchester have gone City’s way.

What was the highest scoring game?

Manchester City’s 6-1 victory on November 4, 2023, is the highest-scoring match between the clubs in the Premier League era. City have scored four or more goals in seven of their 19 Premier League games against Bournemouth.

Are there any cup matches between them?

Yes. The clubs met in the League Cup on September 24, 2020, with City winning 2-1, and in the FA Cup on March 30, 2025, where City won 2-1 again.

Conclusion

Manchester City against AFC Bournemouth tells a story of Premier League inequality. One club competes for titles with unlimited resources; the other fights relegation with a fraction of that budget. The November 2024 Bournemouth victory remains a celebrated anomaly, but the pattern is clear: City dominate, Bournemouth resist, and goals flow predominantly in one direction.

For Bournemouth supporters, the next meeting on May 17, 2026, offers another chance to upset the odds. For City fans, three points at the Vitality would barely register as surprising — that is the reality of this lopsided rivalry.

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