Bournemouth welcome Leeds United to the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in a Premier League fixture that carries significant implications at both ends of the table. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm BST.

What is at stake for both sides

The Cherries are chasing what would be the highest-ever finish in their history — a feat they achieved for the first time last season and are now targeting again. A strong enough result this week could put European football within reach for Andoni Iraola's side, though the manager is set to depart at the end of the campaign regardless of how the season concludes.

Bournemouth arrive in fine form. Their only Premier League defeat in 2026 came in the opening match of the calendar year, a loss at home to Arsenal — a side Bournemouth have since beaten. That unbeaten run makes the Vitality Stadium a formidable fortress, and Iraola will be determined to extend it.

Leeds, meanwhile, arrive buoyed by a remarkable week. Daniel Farke's side claimed a famous win at Old Trafford before following it up with a comfortable home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers — six points in six days. Those results pushed their total to 39 points, leaving them eight clear of Tottenham Hotspur in 18th place, with West Ham United and Nottingham Forest sitting between the two clubs. Survival, for all practical purposes, appears secured.

History between these clubs

This fixture carries a charged history. In May 1990, during a Bank Holiday weekend, Leeds United visited Bournemouth in the old Second Division. Leeds won 1-0, a result that earned them promotion to the top flight while sending Bournemouth down. The day is remembered grimly on the south coast — rioting by Leeds supporters reportedly caused around £1 million worth of damage, leaving a scar in the club's collective memory.

The atmosphere around the fixture has since mellowed considerably, but the history between the two clubs adds a layer of context to every meeting.

The reverse fixture this season

September's encounter between the two sides was eventful. Bournemouth opened the scoring in the first half, only for Leeds to strike either side of the interval and take the lead. That advantage held deep into stoppage time, until 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi equalised in the 3rd minute of added time — the first of what would become 10 Premier League goals for the teenager this season.

How to watch

In the United Kingdom, the match is live on Sky Sports Premier League. Sky Sports packages begin at £22 per month, while NOW Sports day passes are available from £14.99. Viewers in the United States can watch via Peacock, with plans starting at $10.99 per month. Fans in Australia can stream the game through Stan Sport, which costs AU$32 per month in total — combining a standard Stan subscription with the Sport add-on.