The Man City vs A.F.C. Bournemouth timeline is one of the most lopsided in English football history, distinguished by a record that stood as the longest winless run one club has endured against another in the history of the Football League.
Bournemouth failed to win any of their first 21 meetings with Manchester City across all competitions, including all 20 of their first league encounters.
That extraordinary sequence finally ended in November 2024 when Bournemouth claimed a 2-1 home win, though Man City have since reasserted themselves with consecutive victories.
The Man City vs A.F.C. Bournemouth timeline began in December 1987 when the two clubs met in the old Division Two, a game City won 2-0 away from home.
All-Time H2H Record (All Competitions)
| Stat | Manchester City | A.F.C. Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 25 | 25 |
| Wins | 22 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Goals Scored | 56+ | 13+ |
| Win Percentage | ~88% | ~4% |
| First Meeting | December 1987 | December 1987 |
| Bournemouth First Win | November 2, 2024 | November 2, 2024 |
Stats Overview Across All Competitions
| Competition | Man City Wins | Draws | Bournemouth Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| Football League (Div Two) | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Full Timeline of Meetings
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| December 1987 | AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Man City | Division Two |
| February 1988 | Man City 2-0 AFC Bournemouth | Division Two |
| November 1988 | AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Man City | Division Two |
| May 1989 | Man City 3-3 AFC Bournemouth | Division Two |
| September 1998 | Man City 2-1 AFC Bournemouth | Division Two |
| February 1999 | AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Man City | Division Two |
| October 2015 | Man City 5-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| April 2016 | AFC Bournemouth 0-4 Man City | Premier League |
| September 2016 | Man City 4-0 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| February 2017 | AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Man City | Premier League |
| August 2017 | AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Man City | Premier League |
| December 2017 | Man City 4-0 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| December 2018 | Man City 3-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| March 2019 | AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Man City | Premier League |
| August 2019 | AFC Bournemouth 1-3 Man City | Premier League |
| July 2020 | Man City 2-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| September 2020 | Man City 2-1 AFC Bournemouth | EFL Cup |
| August 2022 | Man City 4-0 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| February 2023 | AFC Bournemouth 1-4 Man City | Premier League |
| November 2023 | Man City 6-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| February 2024 | AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Man City | Premier League |
| March 2025 | AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Man City | FA Cup QF |
| November 2024 | AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Man City | Premier League |
| 2025/26 (H) | AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Man City | Premier League |
Goals and Scoring Overview
| Metric | Man City | A.F.C. Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Goals Scored (H2H) | 56+ | 13+ |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Biggest Win | 6-1 (November 2023) | 2-1 (November 2024) |
| Clean Sheets (approx.) | 15+ | 3+ |
Bournemouth’s historic 2-1 win in November 2024 via goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson ended one of the longest winless streaks in English football league history.
Manchester City responded with three consecutive victories, demonstrating the depth of their advantage in this fixture.
The November 2023 meeting at the Etihad, a 6-1 dismantling, remains the most one-sided result in the modern era of the Man City vs A.F.C. Bournemouth timeline.