Buy Liverpool vs Bournemouth tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Sunday 30 May 2027 at Anfield and a kick-off of 16:00 UK time. It is the 38th and final round of the Premier League season. Every final-day match kicks off at the same time, so the slot is fixed unless the league moves the whole round.
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The last day of the season at Anfield carries its own weight. The home crowd stays behind for the players' lap of appreciation; anything left to settle in the table is settled that afternoon. For Liverpool, it is the last chance to send the squad into the summer in front of a full house.
This year the opponent adds a twist. Liverpool finished fifth in 2025/26 and Bournemouth sixth, so the two clubs ended last season next to each other in the table. Both are playing in Europe in 2026/27. A final-day meeting between them may decide who gets back there.
Bournemouth arrive with more at stake than in any previous season. Sixth place in 2025/26 was the highest finish in the club's history and earned a first ever European campaign, in the Europa League. A club that was in the fourth tier as recently as 2010 now travels to Anfield as a direct rival for the European places.
The recent results between the clubs add to it. Liverpool won the first meeting of 2026/27 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium in September, but Bournemouth had beaten them 3-2 on the same ground in January 2026. Visiting supporters will travel north believing a result is possible.
Supply at Anfield is tight before any match reaches the public. Season-ticket holders take a large share of the 61,276 seats; most of the rest goes to All Red members through a credit-based ballot. Members with 13 or more credits are guaranteed access to every home league match; those with four or more can register for only seven of the 19.
That leaves little for anyone outside the system. A final-day fixture also draws more one-off demand than a midwinter league match, from fans who plan a season-ending trip around it to neutrals wanting to see Anfield at its fullest.
Recent crowds show how far demand runs. The August 2025 meeting between these clubs drew 60,315, close to full capacity after the Anfield Road Stand expansion. A season finale with European places in play should fill the ground again.
The final home day is also when Anfield celebrates. Liverpool lifted the 2024/25 Premier League trophy on the pitch after their last match of that season. The lap of appreciation after the final home game has become a fixture of the calendar. Supporters who want to be there for it plan around this date months in advance.
The visiting allocation removes another slice. Bournemouth normally receive around 3,000 tickets in the Anfield Road Stand, sold to their own supporters through a loyalty points system. Neutral and visiting fans who miss that sale have only the resale market left.
Not through the club in any practical way. Liverpool sell home Premier League tickets only to season-ticket holders and All Red members. Even members need match credits, earned by buying tickets in previous seasons, to stand a realistic chance in the ballot.
The ballot itself runs well ahead of the season. For the first half of 2026/27, registration opened in July, with members choosing a preferred price and location before seats were allocated automatically. Any tickets that remain go into additional members' sales before each match, rarely in more than ones and twos.
Local fans have a separate route. Supporters with an L postcode can enter a local general sale ballot for some matches, at a fixed price of £9. That scheme is limited to residents, so it does nothing for visitors from elsewhere in the UK or abroad.
A resale marketplace works on a different timetable. Listings for this match can appear months before the club runs its member sales. You see the stand, the block and the number of seats before you commit, with no credits or ballot entry needed.
That matters most for groups. A party of four wanting seats together has a far better chance through listings that state it plainly than through a members' sale that rarely releases adjacent seats.
Bournemouth supporters have their own route. The away allocation is sold through Bournemouth's ticket office to its members and season-ticket holders. Wearing Bournemouth colours in home sections is a poor idea anywhere at Anfield. Neutral visitors should keep colours neutral too.
Five factors set the price of a seat at Anfield. Location comes first, from the upper Anfield Road Stand to the centre of the Main Stand. Demand shifts by opponent; the Merseyside derby, Manchester United and the title rivals sit at the top, though a final-day match with European places in play pushes Bournemouth higher than usual. Timing and competition context count too, while hospitality runs on its own scale.
Club pricing is a small fraction of resale. For 2026/27, adult general admission at Anfield runs from £9 for local ballot tickets to £62.75, after a rise capped at inflation. The club has fixed that approach for three seasons, but it has no effect on how few seats reach the open market.
The value sits along the sides rather than in the centre of the Main Stand. The Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand gives a side-on view from the opposite touchline for less, while the Kop gives the atmosphere at a lower band than either long side.
Listings for this match currently start at around £460. The ranges below reflect that floor and typical final-day demand.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier, less central | £460 – £560 | First visits, lowest outlay | Upper Anfield Road Stand and the Kop corners |
| Longside standard | £500 – £650 | A side-on view at a moderate price | Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, opposite the Main Stand |
| Lower tier, central | £575 – £750 | Fans who want to be near the halfway line | Lower tiers of the two long sides |
| Premium seating | £650 – £900 | The fullest view of the match | Central Main Stand, the middle and upper tiers |
| Hospitality and VIP | £900 – £1,800+ | Occasions, couples, corporate groups | Lounge packages with dining and a padded seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
As a rough guide by budget, under £560 points you towards the upper Anfield Road Stand and the edges of the Kop. Between £500 and £650 opens up the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, where most neutrals end up. Above £650 buys the central Main Stand; beyond that is hospitality territory.
Anfield is a fully enclosed bowl, but its four stands are very different. The Main Stand, expanded in 2016, rises to three tiers along one touchline and holds 20,676. The Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand opposite has two tiers, while the Anfield Road Stand was expanded in 2024 and now holds 15,697.
The Kop is the single steep tier behind one goal, the home of the singing and the safe-standing rail seats. The pitch is short, so even the ends feel close to the action. The Anfield seating plan shows how the lettered blocks fit together, with L and M blocks in the Main Stand and K blocks in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kop | Noise and the home singing | £460 – £600 | Standing and singing throughout, with rail seating. Not a neutral area |
| Main Stand, central | The halfway line and the fullest view | £650 – £900 | Three tiers with the dugouts below, the highest-priced ordinary seats |
| Main Stand, wings | A raised view at a lower band | £575 – £750 | Corner blocks of the lower and middle tiers |
| Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand | Straight-on viewing at fair value | £500 – £650 | Opposite the Main Stand, a sound choice for neutrals |
| Anfield Road Stand, home sections | A behind-the-goal view away from the Kop | £460 – £560 | The rebuilt end; the back of the upper tier sits under the roof overhang |
| Anfield Road Stand, away section | Travelling Bournemouth supporters | Set by the clubs | Around 3,000 seats in a segregated section. Sold through Bournemouth's allocation |
The Anfield Road Stand expansion added around 7,000 seats and took capacity past 61,000. The away section sits in its lower tier, with Liverpool supporters to the side and above. Rows at the back of the upper tier sit under an overhang that can cut off the view of a high ball, so lower rows suit anyone who wants the whole picture.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans are usually best served in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. You get a straight-on view of the whole pitch at a band well below the central Main Stand. Keep Bournemouth's red and black out of home sections.
Families tend to do well there too, since the long side is calmer than the Kop and the view takes in the whole pitch. Anyone who wants the full atmosphere should target the Kop, but expect to stand for the whole match.
If this date does not suit, listings for every other match at the ground sit under Anfield tickets, so you can compare blocks across the season.
Liverpool run hospitality across the ground and at venues nearby. For this fixture the club lists ten packages, ranging at the time of writing from £443 to £1,566 per person, all marked as coming soon. They include the Founders Lounge in the Anfield Road Stand, the Boot Room Restaurant and two Carlsberg Dugout packages.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Off-site packages | Fans who want a meal and a match seat | Pre-match dining at venues such as The Isla Gladstone in Stanley Park |
| Carlsberg Dugout | Groups of friends, first visits | Street food, a half-time drink and a Main Stand seat |
| Boot Room Restaurant | Couples, client entertaining | Seated dining in the stadium before the match |
| Founders Lounge and premium lounges | Corporate parties and special occasions | Fine dining and premium seats, the top of the club's range |
All ten packages were listed as coming soon rather than on sale, so the club had not yet opened hospitality for the finale. The lower-priced off-site options tend to suit groups who want a meal before the match, while the Founders Lounge is aimed at corporate buyers.
The Carlsberg Dugout package gives a sense of what is included at the entry level. Guests get access from three hours before kick-off, street food, a half-time drink and a seat in the Main Stand middle tier, plus a visit from a former player.
Hospitality also solves the group problem. A package keeps a party together with a guaranteed seat, which is far harder to arrange through member sales. On the final day, the Dugout package runs until an hour after the whistle, which fits neatly around the lap of appreciation.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | That it has arrived on your phone and opens without a signal near the turnstiles |
| NFC pass | That the pass is saved to your phone wallet before you leave for the ground |
| Collection in Liverpool | The collection address, the opening window and any ID needed at handover |
| Courier delivery | That the address is right and someone can sign, which is the weak point for hotel stays |
Read the listing notes before you pay, because the delivery method and any ID requirement are set out there. Bring valid photo ID on the day. Anfield uses NFC entry, so the club asks supporters to arrive with phones charged, unlocked and showing the ticket on screen.
Anfield sits north of the city centre, next to Stanley Park. From Lime Street, take a train to Liverpool Central and change for Sandhills, where a dedicated matchday shuttle bus runs to the ground for a couple of hours before kick-off. Kirkdale station is just under a mile away for those who prefer to walk.
Driving is a poor option on matchday. Stanley Park is permit-only, while the streets around the ground close or clog in the final hour. Secure parking near Goodison Park is the usual fallback for drivers.
Allow for the size of the crowd at full time as well. More than 60,000 people leave at once. On the final day many stay for the lap of appreciation, so the shuttle buses and the stations at Sandhills and Kirkdale stay busy for at least an hour afterwards. Booking a later train home avoids the rush.
Leave extra time before kick-off. Queues build at the turnstiles in the final half hour, particularly at the Kop. The Albert, The Park and The Sandon are the traditional home pubs near the ground, while visiting fans tend to drink in the city centre first.
Homebaked, the community bakery opposite the Kop, is a matchday institution for its pies. Many supporters also make a stop at the Shankly Gates and the statues around the stadium before heading in.
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Pick the stand before the price
The Kop for the singing, the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand for a straight-on view, the Main Stand for the halfway line. Choosing the stand first keeps you comparing like with like.
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Set the number of seats first. Listings that cannot be split to your group size drop out straight away.
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Read the block letters
L and M blocks sit in the Main Stand and K blocks in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. The letter tells you the stand before the number tells you the position.
Step5
Compare the two long sides
The Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand gives the same side-on view as the Main Stand at a lower band. Run that comparison before paying for the central Main Stand.
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Match delivery to your trip
Mobile tickets suit anyone arriving the day before. Courier delivery needs a reliable address, while collection works if you reach Liverpool with time to spare.
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Complete the order in one go
With members taking almost every seat, the pool for the final day is small and it moves. When the block, quantity and delivery method all work, finish the purchase.
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Use track order to follow the status from confirmation to the moment your tickets arrive. Our support team can help if anything in the listing notes is unclear.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport handles flights from across Europe, while Manchester Airport has direct trains to Liverpool Lime Street and a much wider long-haul network. From London, direct trains from Euston reach Lime Street in a little over two hours. Mobile tickets suit overseas buyers best because nothing needs to reach a home address. If you need seats together, filter for them from the start, then book travel once the listing is confirmed.
The fixed final-day kick-off makes this one of the easier Premier League trips to plan, since the date and time will not move for television. Book accommodation early all the same; a Sunday finale at the end of May fills city-centre hotels from the Saturday. Bournemouth supporters face a journey of around 240 miles from the south coast. Many will make a weekend of it.
Bournemouth have never won a Premier League match at Anfield. In nine visits since their first top-flight season in 2015/16, they have taken a single point, from a 2-2 draw in April 2017. Liverpool have won the other eight, scoring 30 goals across those nine meetings and conceding six.
The first meeting set the pattern. Bournemouth reached the top flight for the first time in 2015; their trip to Anfield in August was their first ever top-flight away match. A single goal separated the sides on a Monday night. Bournemouth have been chasing a first win at the ground ever since.
The results tell the story of Liverpool's rise. The 3-0 wins in 2018 and 2019 came as the side built towards the 2019/20 title. The 2-1 win in March 2020 was Liverpool's last home league match before football was suspended for the pandemic. Bournemouth were relegated that summer.
Their return in 2022 brought the heaviest result of all. Liverpool won 9-0 in August 2022, equalling the largest winning margin in Premier League history. Since then Bournemouth have become far harder to beat; the August 2025 meeting needed two late Liverpool goals before it was settled 4-2.
What makes this edition distinctive is that Bournemouth arrive as equals in the table rather than visitors hoping to avoid a heavy defeat. They finished one place behind Liverpool in 2025/26, the highest league finish in their history. The record at Anfield says one thing; recent form between the clubs says another.
The figures below cover every Premier League meeting at Anfield with Liverpool as hosts, from August 2015 to August 2025. A League Cup tie in October 2015 and an FA Cup replay in 1968 are excluded, because the scope is the Premier League only. Liverpool are unbeaten in all nine.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 |
| Liverpool wins | 8 |
| Bournemouth wins | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Liverpool goals | 30 |
| Bournemouth goals | 6 |
| Biggest Liverpool win | 9-0 (27 August 2022) |
| Biggest Bournemouth win | None; closest was a 2-2 draw (5 April 2017) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 17 August 2015 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 15 August 2025 |
Source: ESPN match records, cross-referenced with Transfermarkt.
All nine Premier League meetings at Anfield with Liverpool as hosts, newest first, with the Liverpool score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 4-2 |
| 21 Sep 2024 | 3-0 |
| 19 Aug 2023 | 3-1 |
| 27 Aug 2022 | 9-0 |
| 07 Mar 2020 | 2-1 |
| 09 Feb 2019 | 3-0 |
| 14 Apr 2018 | 3-0 |
| 05 Apr 2017 | 2-2 |
| 17 Aug 2015 | 1-0 |
Source: ESPN match records, cross-referenced with Transfermarkt.
Yes, home league sales go to All Red members by credit level, so non-members have no direct route.
All ten matches start together at 16:00 UK time on Sunday 30 May 2027.
In a segregated section of the Anfield Road Stand, with around 3,000 seats sold through Bournemouth.
The central Main Stand has the fullest sightline, while the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand gives a similar view for less.
Yes, set your quantity before browsing so only listings that keep your group together stay on screen.
Sources: Liverpool FC official ticketing, pricing and hospitality information; Premier League 2026/27 fixture schedule and European qualification announcement; Sky Sports; ESPN match data; Transfermarkt; Football Ground Guide; This Is Anfield; Al Jazeera and FourFourTwo match reports.