Everton faces AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 20:00 UTC in a pre-season friendly at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey[2][3][5]. This fixture is part of the Premier League Summer Series, with both teams aiming to refine their squads for the upcoming season.
Recent history heavily favors Bournemouth; they have won the last four encounters between the teams, including a 2-0 FA Cup win on February 8, 2025, and a 1-0 Premier League victory on January 4, 2025[2][4][8]. The overall head-to-head record since 2007 shows Bournemouth with 10 wins, Everton with 7, and 3 matches ending in a draw[1][2]. In their last five meetings, Bournemouth consistently outperformed Everton, highlighting a significant challenge for the Merseyside club.
Both squads’ lineups and real-time match statistics will be available before kickoff, while live scores and detailed stats (such as possession, shots, and player ratings) can be tracked via several sports platforms[3]. Everton’s recent form in pre-season friendlies includes victories over Newcastle and Fulham but a defeat to Blackburn Rovers, indicating mixed preparations ahead of this clash[2][5].
For fans and analysts, attention will focus on whether Everton can break Bournemouth’s winning streak, as well as the performance of new or experimental lineups ahead of the Premier League season[3].
References
- [1] Everton vs Bournemouth AFC Head to Head History
- [2] Everton vs AFC Bournemouth – live score, predicted …
- [3] Everton vs Bournemouth live score, H2H and lineups
- [4] Everton vs. Bournemouth (Jul 26, 2025) Live Score
- [5] Live Commentary – Everton vs Bournemouth | 26.07.2025
- [8] Everton v Bournemouth results, H2H stats | Soccer
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