AFC Bournemouth

vs

Burnley

AFC Bournemouth vs Burnley — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A closely contested Premier League fixture pits AFC Bournemouth and Burnley in a key midwinter encounter at Vitality Stadium, where home form and recent struggles will shape the narrative.

Game Details

• Date: 2025-12-20
• Kick-off: 10 a.m. (ET)
• Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth (Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, England)
• Broadcast: DAZN Canada, Fubo Sports CA

Recent Form & Key Storylines

AFC Bournemouth have experienced a mixed run of results, with their last five matches producing D‑L‑L‑D‑L form. Burnley have endured a difficult stretch, losing all of their last five (L‑L‑L‑L‑L). Bournemouth’s compact home ground continues to lend a familiar boost, while Burnley look to arrest a worrying decline in form. Recent head-to-head history is limited in this data, though previous meetings, such as a 2‑0 Bournemouth victory, underline the challenge Burnley face. No current injury or suspension details are verified at this time.

Summary Stats

• AFC Bournemouth last 5: D‑L‑L‑D‑L
• Burnley last 5: L‑L‑L‑L‑L
• Last head‑to‑head: Bournemouth won 2‑0 at Turf Moor in March 2024

Players to Watch

Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert, part of the squad that secured that notable March win, could offer attacking impetus. For Burnley, key figures or emerging talents are not confirmed on the current roster, so their squad players may need to step up without a standout nod.