Bournemouth return to the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night looking to secure their first-ever Premier League victory over Brentford and bolster their hopes of European qualification.
The Cherries enter this midweek fixture on a resilient eight-game unbeaten run (W4 D4), though they have become the division’s draw specialists with a league-high 12 stalemates this season. Following a frustrating 1–1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday, where they dominated possession but failed to find a winner, Andoni Iraola’s side sits in ninth place. Historically, the Bees have been Bournemouth’s ultimate hoodoo; the Cherries have failed to win any of their seven previous top-flight meetings with Brentford, losing five and drawing two.
Brentford, meanwhile, arrive on the South Coast in seventh place, fueled by a chaotic and dramatic 4–3 victory over Burnley. Keith Andrews’ side surrendered a three-goal lead at Turf Moor before snatching all three points in stoppage time, a result that moved them within two points of sixth-placed Chelsea. The Bees have been formidable on their travels recently, winning five of their last six away league games, and possess the division’s most impactful individual in Igor Thiago, whose 18 goals have directly earned the club 15 points this term.
Bournemouth vs Brentford – Match preview and team news
Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Referee: Craig Pawson
VAR: Darren England
Last Meeting: Brentford 4–1 Bournemouth (27 Dec 2025), Premier League
Team News
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola faces a late decision on striker Evanilson, who is suffering from a “dead leg” sustained after coming on as a substitute against Sunderland. The Brazilian was unable to train on Sunday and will be assessed today. The Cherries remain without long-term absentees Justin Kluivert, Ben Gannon-Doak, and Julio Soler. However, Amine Adli is pushing for a start on the wing to provide fresh energy for the club’s aggressive press.
Brentford
The Bees are boosted by the return of goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, who is available after missing the win at Burnley for the birth of his child. However, the injury list remains significant; Vitaly Janelt (metatarsal) and Aaron Hickey (hamstring) are sidelined until after the international break. Josh Dasilva, Antoni Milambo, and Fábio Carvalho also remain out. Reiss Nelson is nearing a return to full training but is unlikely to feature tonight.
Form
Bournemouth
The Cherries have established significant momentum since the turn of the year, winning both of their midweek Premier League games in 2026 so far. While they have played out back-to-back draws against West Ham and Sunderland, they have only lost one of their last seven home outings. Notably, Bournemouth have drawn more Premier League games than any other side this season (12), a club record in the top flight. They remain unbeaten in their last eight matches, a run that has kept them within touching distance of the European spots.
Brentford
The Bees have re-established themselves as one of the league’s most dangerous away teams, seeking to win four consecutive road matches for just the second time in their Premier League history. Their recent form includes a 1–0 victory over Aston Villa and a 1–1 draw at the Emirates against league leaders Arsenal. Notably, Brentford have won 10 of their last 13 games against Bournemouth across all competitions, including the last five in a row. They will look to Igor Thiago, who has scored 18 goals this season, to maintain their dominance in this fixture.
