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Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news
TL;DR
Bournemouth hosts Crystal Palace on Sunday, aiming for a European qualification spot. Bournemouth is on a club-record 14-match unbeaten run, while Crystal Palace seeks a top-ten finish after a recent victory in the Conference League.
Key points
- Bournemouth hosts Crystal Palace on Sunday
- Bournemouth is seventh in the Premier League
- Bournemouth has a 14-match unbeaten run
- Crystal Palace won 3-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk
- Both teams play high-intensity football
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Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news
Bournemouth welcome Crystal Palace to the south coast on Sunday as they chase a historic European qualification spot.
Andoni Iraola’s side are currently enjoying a club-record 14-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. They sit seventh in the table, just one point behind sixth-placed Brighton with four games remaining.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace arrive buoyed by their 3-1 Conference League semi-final first-leg victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. Oliver Glasner’s men remain 13th but could still push for a top-ten finish this month. Both sides are known for high-intensity football, recording two of the highest direct speeds in the division.
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 BST
- Venue: Vitality Stadium
- Referee: Robert Jones
- VAR: Peter Bankes
- Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth (18 Oct 2025, Premier League)
Team news
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola confirmed that Justin Kluivert has returned to training following a long-term knee injury. However, Sunday’s clash arrives too early for the Dutch international to feature in the squad. Midfielder Lewis Cook also remains unavailable but is expected to return to training next week. January signing could be recalled to the starting lineup after his goal against last weekend.
Q&A
What is the current standing of Bournemouth in the Premier League?
Bournemouth is currently seventh in the Premier League, just one point behind sixth-placed Brighton.
How many matches has Bournemouth gone unbeaten in the Premier League?
Bournemouth is enjoying a club-record 14-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
What was Crystal Palace's recent performance in the Conference League?
Crystal Palace recently won 3-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the Conference League semi-finals.
What are the implications of the match for Bournemouth and Crystal Palace?
Bournemouth is chasing a historic European qualification spot, while Crystal Palace aims for a top-ten finish.
