2022–23 AFC Bournemouth season explained

Club:Bournemouth
Season:2022–23
Owner:Maxim Demin
(until 13 December)[1]
Black Knight Football Club
(from 13 December)[2]
Chairman:Jeff Mostyn
(until 13 December)[3]
Bill Foley
(from 13 December)[4]
Manager:Scott Parker
(until 30 August)[5]
Gary O'Neil
(from 30 August)[6] [7]
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Stadium:Dean Court
League:Premier League
League Result:15th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Fourth round
League Topscorer:
Philip Billing (7)
Season Topscorer:
Philip Billing
Dominic Solanke
(7 each)
Highest Attendance:10,536 v Liverpool, Premier League, 11 March 2023
Lowest Attendance:9,972 v Crystal Palace, Premier League, 31 December 2022
Average Attendance:10,309
Largest Win:4–1 v Everton, EFL Cup, 8 November 2022
3–0 v Everton, Premier League, 12 November 2022
4–1 v Leeds United, Premier League, 30 April 2023
Largest Loss:0–9 v Liverpool, Premier League, 27 August 2022
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 season was the 121st season in the existence of AFC Bournemouth. It was the club's first campaign back in the Premier League since 2019–20, following promotion in the previous season, making it their sixth season in the top flight overall. In addition to the domestic league, they also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
10 June 2022 Chris Francis Undisclosed [8]
10 June 2022 Dominic Sadi Undisclosed [9]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [10]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [11]
1 August 2022 £12,500,000 [12]
7 August 2022 Free Transfer [13]
8 August 2022 £13,500,000 [14]
19 January 2023 £20,000,000 [15]
26 January 2023 Free Transfer [16]
27 January 2023 £10,500,000 [17]
31 January 2023 £24,000,000 [18]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2022 Unattached Released [19]
30 June 2022 Released [20]
30 June 2022 Released [21]
30 June 2022 Luke Nippard Released [22]
30 June 2022 Owen Palmer Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Aaron Roberts Released [23]
30 June 2022 Jack Seddon Released [24]
4 July 2022 Free Transfer [25]
5 July 2022 Compensation [26]
18 July 2022 Undisclosed [27]
5 August 2022 Ryan Glover Free Transfer [28]
26 August 2022 Undisclosed [29]

Loans in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilRef
1 September 2022 End of Season [30]
30 January 2023 End of Season [31]
31 January 2023 End of Season[32]

Loans out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilRef
2 July 2022 31 January 2023 [33] [34]
3 August 2022 Marcus Daws Work Experience [35]
5 August 2022 Ferdinand Okoh Work Experience [36]
10 August 2022 End of Season [37]
13 August 2022 Noa Boutin Work Experience [38]
20 August 2022 Billy Terrell 1 January 2023 [39]
1 September 2022 End of Season [40]
1 September 2022 End of Season [41]
2 September 2022 End of Season [42]
6 January 2023 Chris Francis End of Season [43]
7 January 2023 Ferdinand Okoh End of Season [44]
9 January 2023 End of Season [45]
10 January 2023 End of Season [46]
10 January 2023 End of Season [47]
20 January 2023 End of Season [48]
26 January 2023 Noa Boutin Work Experience [49]
31 January 2023 End of Season [50]
31 January 2023 End of Season
31 January 2023 End of Season [51]
1 February 2023 Matt Burgess End of Season [52]
17 February 2023 Daniel Adu-Adjei End of Season [53]
23 March 2023 Baylin Johnson Work Experience [54]
24 March 2023 Mack Allan End of Season [55]
24 March 2023 Maxwell Kinsey-Wellings Work Experience [56]

Pre-season and friendlies

The Cherries announced their first pre-season friendly on June 2, against Real Sociedad.[57] A second announcement was made twelve days later, against Bristol City.[58] A pre-season training camp in Portugal, along with two matches against Sheffield Wednesday and Braga was also confirmed.[59]

Competitions

Premier League

See main article: 2022–23 Premier League.

Matches

On 16 June 2022, the Premier League fixtures were released.

Mid-season break for 2022 FIFA World Cup

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

The club joined the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Burnley. They exited the competition in the third round after losing to the Championship side.[60]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

Bournemouth entered the competition in the second round and were drawn away to Norwich City.[61] Bournemouth were eliminated from the competition after losing to Newcastle United in the fourth round.[62]

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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Notes and References

  1. News: A message from Maxim Demin to AFC Bournemouth supporters. 13 December 2022. 31 January 2023. Maxim. Demin. Maxim Demin .
  2. News: AFC Bournemouth acquired by Bill Foley-led partnership. 13 December 2022. 31 January 2023. Bill. Foley. William P. Foley .
  3. Web site: Jeff Mostyn to take on new role at AFC Bournemouth .
  4. News: A letter to supporters from Bill Foley. Bill. Foley. William P. Foley. 13 December 2022. 31 January 2023 .
  5. News: Statement: Scott Parker - AFC Bournemouth can announce that the club has parted company with head coach Scott Parker. 30 August 2022. 31 January 2023.
  6. News: Gary O'Neil's coaching journey - as he takes interim charge at Cherries . Bournemouth Echo. 30 August 2022. 31 January 2023. Jack. Tanner .
  7. News: Bournemouth make Gary O'Neil manager on permanent basis . 27 November 2022 .
  8. News: Cherries Announce Signing Of Chris Francis . 12 May 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 12 May 2022.
  9. News: Dominic Sadi Joins The Cherries . 11 May 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 11 May 2022.
  10. News: Cherries Complete Ryan Fredericks Signing . 22 June 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 22 June 2022.
  11. News: Cherries Secure Rothwell Signature . 25 June 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 24 June 2022.
  12. News: Cherries Seal Deal For Highly-Rated Tavernier . 1 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 1 August 2022.
  13. News: Cherries Sign Experienced Goalkeeper Neto . 7 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 7 August 2022.
  14. News: Senesi Signs For The Cherries . 8 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 8 August 2022.
  15. News: Ouattara Becomes First January Signing . 19 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 19 January 2023.
  16. News: Goalkeeper Randolph Completes Cherries Move . 26 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 26 January 2023.
  17. News: Semenyo Signs With The Cherries . 27 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 27 January 2023.
  18. News: Cherries Complete Zabarnyi Coup . 31 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 31 January 2023.
  19. News: Gary Cahill heads list of 14 players to leave Cherries . 18 July 2022 . Bournemouth Echo . 21 May 2022.
  20. News: Brennan Camp Joins The Spitfires . 18 July 2022 . Eastleigh FC.
  21. News: Kurran-Browne And Black Join The Beavers . Hampton & Richmond Borough FC . 18 July 2022.
  22. News: Luke Nippard Is A Terra! . 7 July 2022 . Weymouth FC . 18 July 2022.
  23. News: Aaron Roberts signs . Wimborne Town FC . 18 July 2022.
  24. News: Seddon Joins Weymouth! . 8 July 2022 . Weymouth FC . 18 July 2022.
  25. News: Preston North End Sign Robbie Brady . 4 July 2022 . Preston North End FC . 4 July 2022.
  26. News: Sherring Makes Northampton Move . 5 July 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 5 July 2022.
  27. News: Ibsen Rossi Joins Cambridge United . 18 July 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 18 July 2022.
  28. News: Ryan Glover joins The Shots . 5 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 5 August 2022.
  29. News: Scrimshaw Seals Permanent Move To Yeovil . 26 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 26 August 2022.
  30. News: Stephens Makes Cherries Loan . 1 September 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 1 September 2022.
  31. News: Viña Makes Cherries Move . 30 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 30 January 2023.
  32. News: Cherries Sign Ivory Coast International Traorè . 31 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 31 January 2023.
  33. News: Contract Extension And Loan Move For Kilkenny . 2 July 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 2 July 2022.
  34. News: Kilkenny Makes Loan Switch . 31 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 31 January 2023.
  35. News: Daws Returns To Poole Town On Loan . 5 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 3 August 2022.
  36. News: Loan Move For Midfielder Okoh . 5 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 5 August 2022.
  37. News: Moriah-Welsh Joins Newport On Loan . 11 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 10 August 2022.
  38. News: Boutin Links Up With Weymouth . 15 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 13 August 2022.
  39. News: Goalkeeper Terrell Joins The Terras . 21 August 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 20 August 2022.
  40. News: Genesini Completes Loan Move To Næstved Boldklub . 1 September 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 1 September 2022.
  41. News: Saydee Completes Loan Move To Shrews . 1 September 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 1 September 2022.
  42. News: Bevan Makes Yeovil Loan Move . 2 September 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 2 September 2022.
  43. News: Francis Heads To Weymouth . 6 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 6 January 2023.
  44. News: Okoh Joins Up With Magpies On Loan . 9 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 7 January 2023.
  45. News: Hill Heads To Hearts . 9 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 9 January 2023.
  46. News: Lowe Links Up With QPR . 11 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 10 January 2023.
  47. News: Marcondes Makes Nordsjælland Loan Move . 11 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 10 January 2023.
  48. News: Dennis Signs Extension And Departs On Loan . 20 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 20 January 2023.
  49. News: Boutin Links Up With Gosport Borough . 27 January 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 26 January 2023.
  50. News: Siriki Makes Temporary Move To France. AFC Bournemouth . 31 January 2023.
  51. News: Pearson Heads To Stoke . 1 February 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 31 January 2023.
  52. News: Burgess Links Up With Slough . 2 February 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 1 February 2023.
  53. News: Adu-Adjei joins Poole on loan . 18 February 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 17 February 2023.
  54. News: Johnson Departs For Dorchester On Loan . 29 March 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 23 March 2023.
  55. News: Allan Links Up With Totton . 29 March 2023 . AFC Bournemouth FC . 24 March 2023.
  56. News: Kinsey-Wellings Makes Loan Switch . 29 March 2023 . AFC Bournemouth . 24 March 2023.
  57. News: Cherries To Face Real Sociedad In Friendly . 2 June 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 2 June 2022.
  58. News: Cherries To Face Bristol City In Friendly . 14 June 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 14 June 2022.
  59. News: Pre-Season Camp To Portugal Confirmed . 2 July 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 2 July 2022.
  60. News: Cherries Drawn At Home To Burnley In FA Cup . 28 November 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 28 November 2022.
  61. News: Carabao Cup Round Two draw confirmed . 11 August 2022 . English Football League . 10 August 2022.
  62. News: Cherries Handed Away Tie Against Newcastle In Carabao Cup . 11 November 2022 . AFC Bournemouth . 10 November 2022.