Bournemouth welcome Newcastle to the Vitality on Sunday with confidence soaring after a flying start to the campaign.
Andoni Iraola’s side have taken nine points from their first four matches, beating Wolves, Spurs, and Brighton after a spirited opening-day loss at Anfield. Sitting fourth in the table, the Cherries also boast a strong recent record against the Magpies, unbeaten in their last five league meetings, including last season’s emphatic 4-1 win at St James’ Park.
Newcastle, by contrast, are still searching for consistency. Eddie Howe’s men have just one win from four league outings, and their midweek Champions League defeat to Barcelona added to a stop-start beginning. Nick Woltemade’s debut goal against Wolves offered a rare bright spot, but the Magpies remain without a league victory over Bournemouth since 2020.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Bournemouth vs. Newcastle live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
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What time does Bournemouth vs. Newcastle kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, and kicks off on Sunday, September 21, at 2 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Sep. 21 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Sep. 21 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Sep. 21 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Sep. 21 | 6:00 a.m. |
Bournemouth vs. Newcastle lineups, team news
Bournemouth forward Enes Unal remains out of action after suffering a cruciate ligament tear in January this year, while Adam Smith’s struggles with a hamstring injury seem to prevail, making space for James Hill to continue at right-back.
Bafode Diakite and Ryan Christie’s availability against Newcastle also remains uncertain after both stars picked up knocks. The Cherries could also be left without Hamed Traore, who recently sustained a thigh injury.
Even though they have been maintaining a good stride in the Premier League, Bournemouth were eliminated from the second round of the Carabao Cup last month. This puts pressure on the Cherries’ head coach, Andoni Iraola, to ensure his squad maintain and possibly push up their rank in the top flight.
Bournemouth predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Hill, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert — Adams, Scott — Semenyo, Tavernier, Brooks — Evanilson
Injured: Unal (ACL), Smith (hamstring), Diakite (knock, doubt), Christie (knock, doubt), Traore (thigh)
Suspended: None
Newcastle will be left without Anthony Gordon on Sunday due to suspension for a red card he received against Liverpool, while Jacob Ramsey is also sidelined with an ankle injury.
Kieran Tripper and Fabian Schar’s availability remains doubtful after both came off the pitch with suspected knocks in their Champions League opener.
Newcastle fans would have to hold on a little longer for Yoane Wissa's debut as the striker is nursing a knee injury.
With respect to their current form and recent results, the Magpies' head coach, Eddie Howe, will be hoping his squad bag a much-awaited win against Bournemouth and move up the league table.
Newcastle United predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pope (GK) — Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall — Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton — Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes
Injured: Ramsey (ankle), Tripper (knock, doubt), Schar (knock, doubt), Wissa (knee)
Suspended: Anthony Gordon (red card)
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday 20th September
- Liverpool vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Tottenham Hotspur (10:00 a.m.)
- Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest (10:00 a.m.)
- West Ham United vs. Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leeds United (10:00 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Chelsea (12:30 p.m.)
- Fulham vs. Brentford (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday 21st September
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Newcastle United (9:00 a.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Aston Villa (9:00 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Manchester City (11:30 a.m.)