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 i...
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 Rayan could be recalled to the starting lineup after his goal against Leeds last weekend. Crystal Palace The Eagles remain without Evann Guessand, Eddie Nketiah, and Cheick Doucouré for the trip to the Vitality Stadium. Oliver Glasner may opt to rotate his squad with the European second leg looming next Thursday.