Bournemouth v Chelsea: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Chelsea beat Wolves 6-2 in their last Premier League away game, but may be in for a tougher test against Bournemouth, who should be full of confidence following their stunning comeback over Everton.

How to watch Bournemouth v Chelsea and TV channel

Bournemouth v Chelsea can be watched live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.

Bournemouth v Chelsea kick-off time, date and venue

Placed in a rare slot, the Cherries’ clash with Chelsea will kick off at 20:00 BST on Saturday September 14th at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England. 

Bournemouth v Chelsea stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Bournemouth have lost only one of their last eight home matches and that excellent form at the Vitality could come in handy against Chelsea, who are unbeaten in the last six meetings between the pair. 

The Blues have won four of the last five meetings and they will be feeling confident, as their only losses in their past 11 Premier League away games came against last season’s top two, Manchester City and Arsenal. 

This fixture finished 0-0 last term but goals should be expected this time around.

Bournemouth’s three league games this term have seen both teams find the net and Chelsea have gone six matches without a clean sheet - 22 without one on their travels. 

Bournemouth v Chelsea head-to-head record (H2H)

Bournemouth wins	5
Draws	2
Chelsea wins	14

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

Bournemouth v Chelsea team news

 Bournemouth team news

Tyler Adams and Enes Unal remain sidelined for Bournemouth, who will assess the fitness of Philip Billing ahead of kick-off, as he nears a return from a back injury. 

Andoni Iraola will be forced into one change from the team which started against Everton as loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga is ineligible to face his parent club, meaning Mark Travers should start.

The Cherries boss may be tempted to play Luis Sinisterra from the off after his impact from the bench at Goodison Park. 

Chelsea team news

Cole Palmer withdrew from the England squad but that is thought to be fatigue-based and Chelsea’s star man should be fit enough to feature at the Vitality.  

Reece James is out and Malo Gusto is a serious doubt, so Axel Disasi may have to deputise at right-back and it seems likely Moises Caicedo - who scored a stunning goal against the Cherries last term - and Enzo Fernandez will continue in midfield as Romeo Lavia will need assessing. 

Filip Jorgensen is also a doubt, but Robert Sanchez has been the Blues’ No.1 this term and will start regardless of the Dane's fitness.