Buy Bournemouth vs Fulham tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match listed for Saturday 30 January 2027 in Matchweek 23 at the Vitality Stadium. The kick-off time is still to be set for TV, and the date may move to Sunday 31 January because Bournemouth play in the Europa League two days earlier, so the confirmed slot will appear on the listing as soon as it is announced. It is the return of a fixture played at Craven Cottage in November.
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Bournemouth have won four of their five Premier League home games against Fulham, and they have not lost to them at Dean Court since April 2019. Supporters planning a trip to the south coast can compare every home date on our AFC Bournemouth tickets listings before settling on this one.
For buyers, the key fact is supply. The Vitality Stadium holds a little over 11,000, the smallest crowd in the Premier League, so every home game sells out and resale seats are scarce. That makes early planning more important here than at almost any other top-flight ground.
Bournemouth's ground is tiny by Premier League standards. With four single-tier stands and no upper decks, the capacity is roughly a third of many rivals, and season ticket holders and members take almost all of it. For a Saturday or Sunday fixture in January, the general public rarely sees a single seat through club channels.
This season has added fresh demand. Bournemouth are playing in Europe for the first time in the club's history, and their first European match ended in a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in September 2026. That run has lifted interest in every home game at Dean Court.
The visitors bring their own pressure. Supporters of Fulham only have to travel around 110 miles from west London, and the away allocation of roughly 1,300 is usually taken quickly. Many more Fulham fans living on the south coast try to buy in the home areas, which pushes demand further into the side stands.
Then there is the calendar. Bournemouth host Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Thursday 28 January in the final round of the Europa League league phase, and visitors planning a longer trip can add Bournemouth vs Hapoel Beer-Sheva tickets to the same weekend. That Thursday game makes a Sunday slot for this fixture more likely than a Saturday afternoon.
The atmosphere is a draw in its own right. The stands sit right on top of the pitch, and the away section in the corner of the East Stand is flanked by home fans on both sides. Even with only 11,000 inside, the noise carries well in such a compact bowl.
Not through the club. Bournemouth sell home tickets almost entirely to season ticket holders and paying members, and the small number of seats left over go through members' sales windows. Most fixtures sell out before anything could reach a general sale.
Membership alone does not guarantee a seat either. Demand from members has grown with the club's recent success, and sales for the stronger fixtures can clear within hours. Buyers who are not in the club's system, or who live overseas, rarely get a realistic chance.
Supply on the resale market comes mainly from season ticket holders and members who cannot attend. Those listings appear gradually, and many surface once the broadcast slot is confirmed, when holders know whether the game falls on Saturday or Sunday. If the section you want is not listed on your first visit, check again after the kick-off time is announced.
On 1BoxOffice, you do not need a membership, a season ticket or a presale code. Sellers list seats they already hold, the price is shown before you pay and every order is covered by the 150% money-back guarantee. You can choose your stand, filter for seats together and buy without waiting for a sales window.
Fulham fans follow a separate route. The away allocation is sold by Fulham to their own members and season ticket holders, usually based on loyalty points. Visiting fans who miss out and buy in the home areas must keep their colours covered, as the seating section below explains.
Five things decide what you pay for seats at the match. Seat location matters most, with central seats in the Main Stand and East Stand priced well above the corners. The ground's tiny capacity, demand from Fulham supporters, the confirmed matchday slot and the hospitality tier you pick all move the price. The ranges below reflect typical resale pricing for the 2026/27 season.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the goal / corners | £90 – £150 | Budget-conscious buyers and first-time visitors | Close to the pitch; angled or end-on view |
| Side stand standard | £120 – £200 | Couples and small groups wanting a balanced view | East Stand seats give a clear side-on angle |
| Central / halfway line | £160 – £260+ | Buyers who want the classic broadcast view | Near the halfway line; very limited resale supply |
| Premium seating | £220 – £380+ | Buyers wanting a padded seat and a prime angle | Central Main Stand, close to the dugouts |
| Hospitality / VIP | £350 – £750+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge access, dining and premium seating |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
One useful detail for value: because every stand is a single tier close to the touchline, there are very few poor views at the Vitality Stadium. A seat in the corners or behind the goal still puts you far closer to the action than an upper-tier seat at a larger ground.
For context, this sits in the middle of Bournemouth's home price range. The visits of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City draw far more demand, while games against newly promoted clubs can cost a little less. With such a small capacity, though, even the quieter fixtures rarely sell for low prices on resale.
Timing matters too. Resale prices tend to hold steady through the autumn and then move once the broadcast picks are announced. A Sunday afternoon slot usually suits travelling Londoners, while a later kick-off can soften prices slightly as travel home becomes harder.
The ground known to fans as Dean Court has been Bournemouth's home since 1910 and was rebuilt in 2001, when the pitch was turned and new stands were built close to the playing area. Four single-tier stands of similar height make up the bowl, and the club has plans to expand the ground in the coming years. Before choosing a block, check the layout on the Vitality Stadium seating plan, which shows each stand and section in relation to the halfway line.
The Main Stand runs along one side and holds the dugouts, tunnel and hospitality areas, with the East Stand facing it. The Steve Fletcher Stand at the north end and the Ted MacDougall Stand at the south end sit behind the goals, and the North Stand is home to many of the most vocal home supporters. Visiting fans are housed in one corner of the East Stand, between two sets of home fans. For every other upcoming event at the ground, the Vitality Stadium tickets listings cover the full schedule.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Fletcher Stand (north) | Home fans who want atmosphere | Lower to mid-range | Includes safe standing; the loudest home end |
| Main Stand, central | Buyers wanting the broadcast view | Upper-mid to premium | Near the dugouts and tunnel; heavy demand |
| East Stand, home sections | Couples, families and neutral buyers | Mid-range | Clear side-on view facing the Main Stand |
| Ted MacDougall Stand (south) | Home fans wanting an end-on view | Lower to mid-range | Behind the goal; close to the pitch |
| Corner sections | Groups looking for seats together | Lower to mid-range | Angled view; often more pairs on resale |
| Away section, East Stand corner | Fulham supporters with away tickets | Lower to mid-range | Around 1,300 seats with a safe standing area; colours only here |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually get the most out of the East Stand home sections or the outer parts of the Main Stand, where you can see the full pitch and hear both ends. Fulham fans without an away ticket should pick a side stand rather than seats in the Steve Fletcher Stand, and keep black and white out of sight inside the home areas.
Think about the weather too. The stands are covered, but the ground is open at the corners and a late-January day on the south coast can be wet and windy, so bring a layer even under the roof. The front rows sit very close to pitch level, which is great for atmosphere but flattens the view of the far side, so buyers who want to follow the game's shape often prefer seats a few rows back.
Despite its size, the Vitality Stadium has a range of hospitality options, mainly in the Main Stand, from lounge packages to private boxes overlooking the pitch. For a winter game against Fulham, the appeal is simple: a warm lounge before kick-off, proper food and a central padded seat.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge package with matchday seat | Individuals and pairs | Central Main Stand seat plus pre-match food and drinks |
| Premium dining package | Clients and celebration groups | Seated dining with a premium matchday seat |
| Shared box | Small corporate teams | Private space for part of the day with a view of the pitch |
| Private box | Companies hosting larger groups | Exclusive use, catering and a private view of the pitch |
Hospitality descriptions vary by product, so read each listing before you buy. Common inclusions are drinks, a buffet or plated meal, a matchday programme and lounge access at half-time and after the final whistle. Dress codes are generally smart casual.
With so few hospitality places at such a small ground, packages sell out quickly for most home games. If you plan to host guests, book in the autumn rather than waiting for the broadcast slot to be confirmed.
Hospitality guests also avoid most of the matchday crush. Lounges open well before kick-off, which means you can arrive early, eat without rushing and take your seat as the ground fills. After the final whistle, the lounge stays open for a while, which lets the traffic around Kings Park ease before you head off.
Delivery depends on the seller and the format the club uses for this fixture. Every listing on 1BoxOffice states the delivery method before you pay, so you know exactly what to expect.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket (app transfer) | Install the club app and set up your account before the transfer arrives |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Check the name and seat details, then save the file offline or print it |
| Paper ticket by courier | Confirm your delivery address and allow time for international shipping |
| Collection on or before matchday | Note the collection point, opening hours and the ID you need to bring |
Always read the listing notes, bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully if you are using mobile entry. Large bags, bottles, cans and pyrotechnics are refused at the searches. Arrive early, as the turnstiles around such a compact ground can get busy in the final half-hour.
Getting there is straightforward. Pokesdown station is about a mile from the ground, a walk of around 15 minutes, while most trains from London arrive at Bournemouth Central, around 30 minutes away on foot. Buses link the town centre with Kings Park, and drivers can use parking near the ground or free parking at Harewood College about ten minutes' walk away.
Do not worry if your tickets are not in hand weeks before the game. Clubs often release mobile tickets and e-tickets close to matchday, so many sellers can only deliver in the final days, and your order status updates as soon as the tickets are sent. The 150% money-back guarantee covers you if a seller fails to deliver in time.
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Use the stand and section filters to compare the Main Stand, the East Stand, the two ends and hospitality options.
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Bournemouth is an easy football trip from London and the rest of the UK. Direct trains from London Waterloo take around two hours, and the M3 and M27 bring drivers to the town in a similar time outside the busiest periods. Overseas visitors usually fly into London Heathrow, Gatwick or Southampton, while Bournemouth Airport has a smaller range of European routes.
If you are travelling as a group, filter for seats together and book as early as possible, because pairs and fours in the same row go first. Since the fixture could still move between Saturday and Sunday, choose flexible trains and hotels that cover the whole weekend. Overseas buyers usually choose e-tickets or mobile transfers, as courier delivery needs a reliable address and time for shipping.
The town makes a weekend easy to fill. Bournemouth's long sandy beach and cliff-top walks are a short bus ride from the ground, and Boscombe and the town centre have plenty of pubs and restaurants for before and after the game. Book rooms early if the match falls on a Saturday, as seafront hotels fill quickly at weekends.
For pre-match drinks, the pubs of Boscombe and Pokesdown are the natural stop on the walk from the station. The Bell Inn at Pokesdown is a regular meeting point for visiting supporters, while some bars closest to the ground admit home fans only. Allow at least half an hour for the walk through Kings Park, which gets busy in the final stretch before kick-off.
These two clubs go back a long way. Bournemouth, then known as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic, beat Fulham 1-0 at Dean Court in September 1928 in the old Third Division South, and a year later they won 5-0 there, which is still the heaviest defeat in the fixture. For most of the 20th century the clubs met in the lower divisions, and Bournemouth lost only one of their six home league games against Fulham in the 1990s.
The modern chapter began with both clubs rising together. Bournemouth beat Fulham 2-0 at Dean Court on Boxing Day 2014 on their way to the Championship title and a first season in the top flight. The sides met again in the Championship in 2021/22, drawing 1-1 at Dean Court in April 2022 in a season that ended with both clubs promoted.
Premier League meetings in Bournemouth have been decisive. Fulham won 1-0 in April 2019, in a season that ended in relegation for them, but Bournemouth have won all four home games since. They won 2-1 in April 2023, 3-0 on Boxing Day 2023, 1-0 in April 2025 and 3-1 in October 2025.
Bournemouth's recent form in the fixture extends beyond Dean Court. They also won 1-0 at Craven Cottage in May 2026, their third win in a row over Fulham. That gives the visitors plenty to answer when they return in January.
The two clubs also share a similar recent story. Both have established themselves in the Premier League after years moving between divisions, and both have done it with grounds far smaller than most of their rivals. That shared path gives the fixture a competitive edge that the size of the crowd might not suggest.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how one-sided it has become at Dean Court. Bournemouth have won four in a row at home against Fulham in the Premier League, scoring nine goals and conceding only three across the five meetings. A sold-out, compact ground and a short trip for London-based visitors make it one of the more atmospheric winter dates on the south coast.
The figures below cover every Premier League meeting at the Vitality Stadium with Bournemouth as hosts, from April 2019 to October 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| Bournemouth wins | 4 |
| Fulham wins | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Bournemouth goals | 9 |
| Fulham goals | 3 |
| Biggest Bournemouth win | 3-0 (26 Dec 2023) |
| Biggest Fulham win | 0-1 (20 Apr 2019) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 20 Apr 2019 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 3 Oct 2025 |
Source: 11v11 match archive and Sports Mole head-to-head record, checked against Wikipedia Premier League and AFC Bournemouth season records.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 3-1 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 1-0 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | 3-0 |
| 01 Apr 2023 | 2-1 |
| 20 Apr 2019 | 0-1 |
Scores shown with Bournemouth first. Source: 11v11, Sports Mole and Wikipedia season records.
For buyers, the list tells a clear story. Bournemouth have scored in four of the five meetings, Fulham have never taken a point from the last four visits and every game has produced a winner. Few Premier League fixtures at Dean Court have been so consistently in the hosts' favour.
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It is listed for Saturday 30 January, but the broadcast selection could move it to Sunday 31 January, and the listing updates once confirmed.
The away section is in one corner of the East Stand, with around 1,300 seats and a safe standing area.
Pokesdown is the closest station, about a mile away, while Bournemouth Central is around 30 minutes' walk.
Packages usually pair a Main Stand seat with lounge access, food and drinks, while private boxes add exclusive space for your group.
Sources: Premier League official 2026/27 fixture list, UEFA Europa League fixture list, 11v11 match archive, Sports Mole head-to-head record, Wikipedia Premier League and AFC Bournemouth season records, Football Ground Guide stadium information.