Bournemouth host Leeds United at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the Cherries chasing a sixth consecutive win in all competitions and Leeds looking to end a four-match winless run in the Premier League. Kick-off comes on the south coast with both sides separated by just two points in the table.
According to VAVEL, Bournemouth sit 13th with Leeds seventh, and the hosts have won their last five matches across three competitions by an aggregate score of 14-0. Sports Mole reports that the Cherries previously failed to win their opening six Premier League games, making the turnaround under head coach Marco Rose one of the sharpest in the division this season.
Key Facts
- Bournemouth vs Leeds United kicks off at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the Premier League.
- Bournemouth have won five matches in a row by an aggregate score of 14-0, including 3-0 wins over AC Milan, Manchester United and Aston Villa.
- Leeds are winless in their last four league games since a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United on September 14, 2026.
- Leeds sit seventh on 13 points; Bournemouth are 13th, two points behind.
- Sports Mole predicts a 2-1 win for Bournemouth.
When and where is Bournemouth vs Leeds?
The match takes place at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as a ninth-round Premier League fixture. Both clubs have played eight league games so far this term, and the meeting pits one of the league’s most in-form sides against one of its toughest defences.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League 2026-27, matchday nine |
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth |
| League positions | Bournemouth 13th, Leeds 7th |
| Leeds’ last away league win | 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, opening weekend in August |
| Sports Mole prediction | Bournemouth 2-1 Leeds United |
Can Bournemouth make it six wins in a row?
Yes, that is the realistic target. Bournemouth have won five straight matches across three competitions, and within a six-day period they beat AC Milan in the Europa League, Manchester United at Old Trafford and Aston Villa 3-0 in the EFL Cup fourth round. According to Sports Mole, the Villa win set up an EFL Cup quarter-final against Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool.
The league table tells a different story. Despite the run, Bournemouth are only 13th, and they have won just two of their last 11 Premier League home games, drawing eight and losing one. A victory on Saturday would give them three league wins in a row without conceding for the first time in the club’s history.
Evanilson leads the line, and the Brazilian striker has scored four goals in his last five games. Last season’s top scorer Eli Junior Kroupi is available again after a lengthy injury spell, but he is not yet ready to start.
Who is out? Bournemouth vs Leeds team news
Both managers have significant absences to manage. Bournemouth remain without Alex Scott, Alex Toth and Julián Araujo through thigh injuries, while Veljko Milosavljevic will be assessed after a slight knee problem following an Under-21s appearance earlier this week.
Leeds are missing Mateo Joseph with a knee injury and Joe Rodon with a hamstring problem. Anton Stach is “struggling” with a foot issue and will be assessed before kick-off, according to VAVEL. Nico Elvedi has recovered from illness and will challenge Jaka Bijol for a centre-back spot alongside Tarik Muharemovic and James Justin.
Noah Okafor is expected to start in attack alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has failed to score in his last three visits to the Vitality Stadium. Harry Wilson may get the nod in an advanced role if Stach misses out.
Predicted lineups
Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Adams, Cook; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson.
Leeds United: Trafford; Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Wilson, Okafor; Calvert-Lewin.
What is the head-to-head record between Bournemouth and Leeds?
Leeds have not beaten Bournemouth since 2014, when the Whites won 3-1 in the EFL Championship. Their last league win at Bournemouth came in September 2014, also by a 3-1 scoreline.
Last season produced two 2-2 draws, with Sean Longstaff netting a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds in their most recent trip to the south coast in April. An average of five goals has been scored across the last four Premier League meetings between the clubs, 20 in total.
What have the managers said?
Leeds head coach Daniel Farke has challenged his side to be “relentless” as they look to return to winning ways, telling reporters his team must set the tempo at a difficult venue:
“We want to hold a high intensity ourselves. If we do that, it will be hard for any team to be switched on for 90 minutes against us. If and when their legs start getting tired, perhaps we will have even more of a chance to score a late goal. If we deliver our best performance, we will have a chance at this tough place.”
Daniel Farke, Leeds United head coach, via VAVEL
Rose, speaking after the midweek win over Aston Villa, said his side are focused on the next challenge rather than the run behind them:
“It’s good. We are unpredictable in this stuff. For us, it’s about increasing the confidence. It’s now about recovering, and don’t talk about what’s happened and the past, and we need to go for more wins in the league as well and our next challenge is Leeds.”
Marco Rose, Bournemouth head coach, via VAVEL
What is the Bournemouth vs Leeds prediction?
Sports Mole backs Bournemouth to edge a narrow 2-1 win. The reasoning is straightforward: the hosts carry momentum and confidence, while Leeds have drawn five of their eight league games, a tally matched only by Brentford. Leeds’ five 0-0 draws are the outright most in the top flight in 2026, and the Whites and the Bees have shared the joint-most draws of any Premier League team this calendar year with 14 each.
Leeds do have strengths. Only champions Set, with five, have conceded fewer Premier League goals than Leeds’ six, and summer signing James Trafford leads the division with an 82.4% save percentage plus 30 saves, the second-highest total. The West Yorkshire side are still chasing their first top-flight away win since the opening weekend.
The fixture headlines a busy Saturday of sport. Football fans can follow BBC Sport’s live coverage of the day’s Premier League action, while readers tracking other codes can read how Ethan Strange dismissed Sydney Roosters rumours to commit to the Raiders, why Gerald Coetzee was recalled to the Proteas for the decisive Test against Australia, and how to watch the Nepal Premier League in India.
FAQ
When is Bournemouth vs Leeds United?
The match is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. It is a Premier League matchday nine fixture, with both clubs having played eight league games so far this season.
What is at stake for Bournemouth?
Bournemouth are chasing a sixth consecutive win in all competitions and a third straight Premier League victory without conceding, which would be a first in the club’s history. A win would also lift them closer to Leeds, who sit two points ahead in seventh place.
Who is injured for Bournemouth and Leeds?
Bournemouth are without Alex Scott, Alex Toth and Julián Araujo, all with thigh injuries, while Veljko Milosavljevic faces a late fitness test on a knee problem. Leeds are missing Mateo Joseph and Joe Rodon, and Anton Stach is a doubt with a foot injury.
Who is predicted to win Bournemouth vs Leeds?
Sports Mole predicts a 2-1 win for Bournemouth. The site notes that the last four Premier League meetings have produced an average of five goals, and that the hosts’ five-match winning run gives them the edge despite Leeds’ strong defensive record.
When did Leeds last beat Bournemouth?
Leeds’ last victory over Bournemouth came in 2014, a 3-1 win in the EFL Championship. Their last league win at the Vitality Stadium also came in September 2014, and last season’s two meetings both ended 2-2.
Sources: VAVEL – Sports Mole – El-Balad.comUpdated: October 31, 2026.
