The Liverpool F.C. vs A.F.C. Bournemouth matches record is one of the most one-sided in the modern Premier League era, with the Reds establishing near-total dominance over their south coast opponents since the Cherries first earned top-flight promotion in 2015.
Liverpool have faced Bournemouth 25 times across all competitions and have won 20 of those encounters, drawing three and losing just twice — both defeats coming away from home.
Both losses came against the grain of the overall record, arriving in December 2016 and March 2023 respectively.
Liverpool F.C. vs A.F.C. Bournemouth Matches: The All-Time Record
Since their last defeat to Bournemouth in the 2022-23 campaign, Liverpool have won six successive meetings across all competitions.
One of the most remarkable entries in this fixture’s history came in August 2022, when Liverpool obliterated Bournemouth 9-0 at Anfield — the joint-biggest margin of victory in Premier League history.
Mohamed Salah leads the individual goalscoring charts in this fixture with 11 strikes against Bournemouth, while the Reds have also conceded just 13 goals in 19 league matches against the Cherries.
All-Time H2H Summary (All Competitions)
| Stat | Liverpool | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 25 | 25 |
| Wins | 20 | 2 |
| Draws | 3 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 74 | 15 |
| Home Wins (Anfield) | 8 of 9 | 0 |
Recent Premier League Results
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | Liverpool | 4-2 | Bournemouth |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Bournemouth | 0-2 | Liverpool |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Liverpool | 3-0 | Bournemouth |
| Jan 21, 2024 | Bournemouth | 0-4 | Liverpool |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Liverpool | 3-1 | Bournemouth |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Bournemouth | 1-0 | Liverpool |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Liverpool | 9-0 | Bournemouth |
- Liverpool have won 20 of 25 all-time meetings with Bournemouth
- The Reds are unbeaten in their last six consecutive matches against the Cherries
- Salah has scored 11 goals against Bournemouth, the most by any individual player in this fixture
- Bournemouth have never won at Anfield, managing just a single draw there in 2017
The 2025-26 Season Opener at Anfield
The most recent chapter in the Liverpool F.C. vs A.F.C. Bournemouth matches story took place on the opening night of the 2025-26 Premier League season, kicking off at 8:00 PM on August 15, 2025, at Anfield before an attendance of 60,315.
Liverpool won 4-2 with goals from Hugo Ekitike in the 37th minute, Cody Gakpo in the 49th, Federico Chiesa in the 88th and Mohamed Salah deep into stoppage time at 90+4.
Bournemouth’s goals both came from Antoine Semenyo, who scored twice in the 64th and 76th minutes to make it a nervy closing period for the hosts.
Liverpool deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with summer signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong starting alongside established stars Salah and Gakpo.
Bournemouth lined up in a 4-1-4-1, pressing high throughout and causing Liverpool problems on the counter in the second half.
The Reds dominated with 61.2% possession, 10 shots on goal and 19 total attempts, while Bournemouth registered 3 shots on goal from 10 attempts.
Season Opener Match Stats
| Stat | Liverpool | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| Shots on Goal | 10 | 3 |
| Shot Attempts | 19 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
Season Opener Goal Timeline
| Minute | Event | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37′ | Goal | Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool |
| 49′ | Goal | Cody Gakpo | Liverpool |
| 64′ | Goal | Antoine Semenyo | Bournemouth |
| 76′ | Goal | Antoine Semenyo | Bournemouth |
| 88′ | Goal | Federico Chiesa | Liverpool |
| 90+4′ | Goal | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool |
- Liverpool survived a second-half Bournemouth fightback to seal a 4-2 opening-day victory
- Semenyo scored twice but Bournemouth could not find a third to force a draw
- Salah’s stoppage-time strike sealed the result and opened his account for the season
- Liverpool’s new-look attack looked sharp and creative throughout the evening
