Bournemouth remain unaffected by the latest Premier League fixture changes up to match-week 35, though the Crystal Palace and Leeds games could move due to cup clashes. Later TV picks are pending, and probably expected, especially given Cherries' chance to directly affect the title race.
The Premier League today announced the latest fixture changes to affect the top flight clubs in their respective run-ins for the 2025/26 season, but on this occasion, AFC Bournemouth have been unaffected.
The latest announcement, which was due earlier this week, was released today, and goes up to and including Matchweek 35.
Cherries Next Three Fixtures
This means that the following matches will be unaffected by any changes:
- Matchweek 32: Saturday 11th April: Arsenal vs Bournemouth (12:30)
- Matchweek 33: Saturday 18th April: Newcastle United vs Bournemouth (15:00)
- Matchweek 34: Saturday 25th April: Bournemouth vs Leeds United (15:00)*
- Matchweek 35: Saturday 2nd May: Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace (15:00)*
There is a caveat to the above list however, as two fixtures could still change.
Firstly, due to Leeds United's impressive FA Cup run, if they proceed to the next round by beating West Ham United, then Bournemouth's match-up with them at the end of April will need to be moved, given that is semi-final weekend.
Similarly, Crystal Palace's advancement in the Europa Conference League could affect the fixture against the Eagles, as, should Palace defeat Fiorentina and advance to the semi-finals, their first leg would be away on Thursday, 30th April - meaning that the match against the Cherries could get pushed back to the Sunday.
REUTERS/Yiannis KourtoglouCherries Final Three Fixtures
The remaining TV picks for the final three match weeks will be decided in due course, on the following dates:
- Matchweek 36: Saturday 1st April For Fulham vs Bournemouth, currently scheduled for Sat 9th May 15:00.
- Matchweek 37: Saturday 8th April For Bournemouth vs Manchester City, currently scheduled for Sun 17th May 15:00.
- Matchweek 38: After MW37 For Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth, scheduled for Sun 24th May 16:00 - this will not change.
Bournemouth's Involvement in the Title Race
It is widely expected that Bournemouth's home encounter versus Manchester City will be switched considering this could have a significant impact on the title race.
It also may change if Manchester City are involved in the FA Cup final. They face Liverpool in the Quarter Finals on Saturday 4th April. Should they prevail, and then win the semi-final, the match will likely become a midweek match.
Action Images via Reuters/Craig BroughEarlier this week, we predicted the outcome of every remaining Cherries game this season, and with Boscombe facing both Arsenal and Manchester City as the season draws to a close, there is a big chance for Andoni Iraola's side to have a huge impact on this season's Premier League winners.
Momentum is Key for Cherries
Whilst Europe is possibly a distant dream for Cherries, boss Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to maintain momentum and fitness with a mid-season friendly during this 22-day gap between fixtures (caused by the international break and FA Cup schedule).
Speaking to Alexander Smith from the Daily Echo, he said: "It's unclear, if we can find a good friendly, we would like to play a friendly. But if not, we will try to give some minutes in the Under-21s and even with the Under-21s try to play a friendly game or something".
Premier League Fixture Changes
Remaining matches we know if which are affected by television changes, are:
- Friday 10 April: 20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)
- Saturday 11 April: 12:30 Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth (TNT Sports)
- Saturday 11 April: 17:30 Liverpool v Fulham (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 12 April: 14:00 Crystal Palace v Newcastle (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 12 April: 14:00 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 12 April: 14:00 Sunderland v Spurs (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 12 April: 16:30 Chelsea v Manchester City (Sky Sports)
- Monday 13 April: 20:00 Man Utd v Leeds United (Sky Sports)
- Saturday 18 April: 12:30 Brentford v Fulham (TNT Sports)
- Saturday 18 April: 17:30 Spurs v Brighton (Sky Sports)
- Saturday 18 April: 20:00 Chelsea v Man Utd (TNT Sports)
- Sunday 19 April: 14:00 Aston Villa v Sunderland (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 19 April: 14:00 Everton v Liverpool (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 19 April: 14:00 Nottingham Forest v Burnley (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 19 April: 16:30 Manchester City v Arsenal (Sky Sports)
- Monday 20 April: 20:00 Crystal Palace v West Ham (Sky Sports)*
* Subject to participation in cup competitions