Bournemouth's numbers last season
Bournemouth's excellent 2025-26 season saw them qualify for Europe for the very first time, mainly thanks to having one of the best attacks in the league. Only four sides scored more goals than the Cherries and they also ranked fifth for shots and expected goals, showing it wasn't just down to good finishing. If anything, the team should have scored more goals as they put away four fewer than…
Bournemouth enjoyed an impressive 2025-26 season, which saw them secure qualification for Europe for the first time. The team's attacking prowess was a major factor in their success, with only four other sides scoring more goals than the Cherries. Additionally, Bournemouth ranked fifth in the league for both shots and expected goals, indicating that their goal-scoring wasn't solely reliant on good finishing.
However, the team conceded more goals than expected, losing three members of their back four and their goalkeeper during the summer transfer window. This defensive weakness was evident, as Bournemouth only conceded fewer goals than six other teams in the league. New head coach Marco Rose will aim to improve the team's defensive stability while maintaining their attacking flair in the upcoming season.
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