The English Premier League begins with a clash between Liverpool and Bournemouth. The Reds started their season with an official match, which unfortunately ended in a loss. The launch time for the Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth game is 20:00 UK Time.
What time is Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth kick-off?
- Competition: Premier League
- Game Day: Friday, 15 August 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK Time
- Stadium: Anfield, Liverpool
Match Overview
The outcome of the English Super Cup was intriguing. At first, it appeared that Liverpool would face no significant challenges, given that their opponents were Crystal Palace. Nonetheless, the Eagles demonstrated that their victory in the FA Cup last season was not a mere fluke. Their line-up stayed largely the same, in contrast to the Reds, who had not yet found their rhythm as a team.
The teams in the Super Cup swiftly exchanged goals. The goals for the Reds were netted by newcomers Ekiti and Frimpong. However, Palace created more opportunities. The match went to a penalty shootout, where Glasner’s team proved to be more formidable — Salah, McCallister, and Elliott were unable to convert their penalties for Liverpool.
The team has experienced a significant transformation, making it challenging for them at this stage. Last season, Liverpool achieved victory in the Premier League, securing their win early on, even with a coaching change. Unfortunately, their journey in the Champions League playoffs was cut short, as the team faced an early elimination.
Bournemouth made adjustments to its squad during the summer. The team generated significant revenue from the sales of Zabarnyi, Huijsen, and Kerkez, with the latter transferring to Liverpool. Chelsea goalkeeper Petrovic and Rennes defender Truffert have joined the team.
Indeed, the alterations in the squad, particularly the departures of key players, were anticipated. The Cherries enjoyed a successful season last year, concluding in the top 10, specifically in ninth place. They battled tirelessly for a spot in the European Cup zone, standing their ground against formidable rivals.
Is Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth on TV?
| Country | Streaming Services |
|---|---|
| UK | Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, TalkSport Radio UK |
| USA | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO, SiriusXM FC |
| Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Spain | DAZN Spain, Movistar+, DAZN1 Spain |
| France | Free, myCANAL, Canal+ France, Canal+ Foot, Canal+ Live 1 |
| Germany | Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Premier League |
| Italy | SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport Calcio, Sky Sport 4K |
| Portugal | DAZN Portugal, DAZN Eleven 1 Portugal |
How can I watch the Liverpool match highlights?
The highlights video will be available on the Liverpool highlights page shortly after the game. Match of the Day will have highlights on BBC One from 10:30 pm on Sunday.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth possible lineups
Liverpool possible lineup: Alisson Becker, Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Jeremie Frimpong, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Mo Salah, Hugo Ekitike
AFC Bournemouth possible lineup: Dorde Petrovic, Adrien Truffert, Marcos Senesi, Bafode Diakite, Julian Araujo, Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavenier, David Brooks, Evanilson
