KARL WHITEHOUSE LOOKS AT THE HISTORY OF WOLVES V BOURNEMOUTH
FIRST MEETINGS
- The first meeting of Wolves and Bournemouth was on the 9th November 1985 at Dean Court in Division 3 in front of 4,126 fans, the game finished in a 3-2 win for Bournemouth.
- FA Cup – The first meeting in the FA Cup was on the 10th January 1948 when Bournemouth were known as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic. This was in the 3rd Round of the cup and the game finished in a 2-1 win for Wolves.
- The clubs also met in the Freight Rover Trophy on the 16th December 1986 in the preliminary round southern section group 4. The game took place at Molineux in front of a crowd of 1,923. Wolves won 4-3.
- League Cup – The first meeting in the League Cup was a 2nd Round 1st Leg game at Dean Court on the 15th September 1998 in front of 7,096 fans, this ended in a draw 1-1.
- Premier League – The first meeting in the Premier League was on the 15th December 2018 at Molineux in front of a crowd of 30,997 fans, the game finished in a Wolves win 2-0.
MOST RECENT MEETINGS
The most recent game that Wolves played against Bournemouth in the premier league was at Vitality Stadium on the 21st October 2023 the game finished 2-1 to Wolves with Solanke getting home side goal and Cunha and Kalajdzic getting away team goals.
- The latest meeting in the FA Cup was in the 4th Round on the 26th January 1957 at Molineux and Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic won the game 1-0.
- The latest meeting in the League Cup was 22nd September 1998 and this was the 2nd Round 2nd Leg at Molineux in front of a crowd of 15,431 fans and the game finished 2-1 to Bournemouth after the 1st Leg ended 1-1 so Wolves exited the competition 3-2 on aggregate.
BIGGEST WIN
- The Biggest win in the Premier League was on the 15th December 2018 at Molineux in front of a crowd of 30,997 fans and game finished in a Wolves win 2-0.
- The Biggest win in Division 2 was on the the 30th December 1989 at Molineux in front of a crowd of 15,421 fans and game finished in a Wolves win 3-1.
BIGGEST DEFEAT
- The Biggest defeat in the Division 3 was on 12th April 1986 at Molineux in front of a crowd of 3,382 fans and Bournemouth won the game 3-0
- The Biggest defeat in the league cup has already been mentioned as the recent meeting between the 2 sides.
The Biggest defeat in the Premier League was on the 18th February 2023 at Molineux in front of a crowd of 31,222 fans and Bournemouth won the game 1-0.
MATCH OF THE DAY
The game nearest to the date of this upcoming game was the 12th April 1986 the game finished 3-0 to Bournemouth in Division Three in front of 3,382 fans.
DO YOU REMEMBER?
Wolves 2 Bournemouth 0 15th December 2018 in Premier League at Molineux
Wolves beat Bournemouth 2-0 on 15th December 2018 in the Premier League at Molineux. The match took place in wintry conditions on a cold day.
Wolves started brightly, creating early chances, but it was Bournemouth who had the first opportunity when King escaped the offside trap. However, Patricio closed him down, forcing King to put his shot over the crossbar.
Bournemouth continued to pressure Wolves, but a misplaced throw-in allowed Jota to score past Ake in the Bournemouth box. Jota then set up Jimenez for an easy tap-in, making it 1-0 to Wolves.
Stanislas had a chance from a free kick, hitting the crossbar for Bournemouth. Wolves also had their chances, with Gibbs-White and Jimenez missing opportunities.
In the second half, Wolves made a change with Jota being replaced by Costa. Neves had a shot deflected for a corner as Wolves dominated. Bournemouth came close to equalising, hitting the crossbar again and Lerma missing a chance.
Cavaleiro, substituted for Jimenez, secured the win for Wolves with a goal. Costa passed to Cavaleiro, who slotted past the defence to make it 2-0, marking Wolves’ first win over Bournemouth since 1989.
This victory gave Wolves their 100th home point in the Premier League, placing them 7th in the league.
Wolves Team: Patricio, Doherty, Jonny, Boly, Coady, Bennett, Moutinho, Neves, Gibbs-White, Jota, Jimenez.
Substitutes: Saiss, Costa, Cavaleiro, Ruddy, Dendoncker, Vinagre, Traore
Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo
Bournemouth Team: Begovic, Ibe, Daniels, Mings, Ake, Cook, Surman, Lerma, Fraser, Stanislas, King.
Substitutes: Wilson, Rico, Mousset, Boruc, Pugh, Brooks, Defoe.
Manager: Eddie Howe
A LITTLE MORE HISTORY
Wolves beat Bournemouth 3-1 on 30th December 1989 at Molineux in Division Two. Wolves scored first when Streete crossed the ball, cleared by Bournemouth’s defence. Downing then put Wolves ahead from the edge of the box, making it 1-0 and marking Wolves’ 6,000th football league goal. Paskin missed a chance to extend the lead, shooting wide of Bournemouth’s goal. Lawrence missed a chance for Bournemouth, volleying over the bar with the goalkeeper not troubled.
Downing crossed the ball towards Bournemouth’s goal, with defenders missing it, allowing Dennison to score just before half-time, extending Wolves’ lead to 2-0. Half Time: Wolves 2 Bournemouth 0. In the second half, Bournemouth attempted a comeback, with Shearer scoring a 35-yard dipping volley to make it 2-1. Wolves responded with Mutch scoring from a corner, making it 3-1.
Wolves had more chances, with Parkin missing another opportunity and Bull hitting a header straight at the bar from Dennison’s cross. The final whistle blew, and Wolves secured the win.
Full Time: Wolves 3 Bournemouth 1.
Wolves Team: Kendall, Bennett, Venus, Bellamy, Downing, Streete, Paskin, Cook, Bull, Mutch, Dennison.
Substitutes: Jones, McLoughlin.
Manager: Graham Turner
Bournemouth Team: Peyton, Bond, Coleman, Teale, Williams, Peacock, Lawrence, Moulden, Newson, Brooks, Blissett.
Substitutes: Shearer, Miller.
Manager: Harry Redknapp
head to head stats
PREMIER LEAGUE STATS
There have been 7 meetings between the two sides.
Wolves have won 4 times wited 2 home wins and 2 away wins.
Bournemouth haven’t registered a home win and 1 away win.
There have been 2 draws between the sides.
Wolves have scored 8 goals and Bournemouth have scored 4.
OVERALL HEAD-TO-HEAD
There have been 18 meetings between the two sides.
Wolves have won 7 times.
Bournemouth have won 7 times.
There have been 4 draws.
LAST 6 MATCHES
23rd February 2019 Bournemouth 1 Wolves 1 at Vitality Stadium
23rd November 2019 Bournemouth 1 Wolves 2 at Vitality Stadium
24th June 2020 Wolves 1 Bournemouth 0 at Molineux
31st August 2022 Bournemouth 0 Wolves 0 at Vitality Stadium
18th February 2023 Wolves 0 Bournemouth 1 at Molineux
21st October 2023 Bournemouth 1 Wolves 2 at Vitality Stadium
PLAYING FOR BOTH TEAMS
Andrew Surman
Surman started his career playing for Southampton in 2004-2009 where he made 133 appearances scoring 15 goals. He made two loan spells during his time at Southampton including a loan move to Walsall where he made 14 appearances and scored 2 goals and he made a loan move to Bournemouth playing 24 games and scoring 6 goals. In 2009 he was sold by Southampton to Wolves for £1.2m on a 3 year deal, he expressed sadness of leaving the club at the time and he struggled to hold down a first team place and only made 9 appearances. He then later went on to leave Wolves and sign for Norwich and stayed there for 4 years from 2010-2014 but had a one year loan spell in 2013 back at Bournemouth where he made 35 Appearances. In September 2014 he completed a permanent move back to Bournemouth where he stayed for 6 years until 2020 making 149 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Benik Afobe
Benik started his career at Arsenal but he never made the first team, he went on to play for Huddersfield, Reading, Bolton Wanderers, Millwall, Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons on loan before joining Wolves for the 2015-2016 season. Benik made 46 appearances for Wolves and scored 22 goals before being sold to Bournemouth for £10m. His spell at Bournemouth ran 2016-2018 with him making 63 appearances and scoring 10 goals. Afobe then returned to Wolves on loan in 2018 where he made a further 16 appearances and scored 6 goals. Afobe was then signed permanently at Wolves but stayed only 12 days before joining Stoke on loan. Afobe currently plays for Hatta Club in Dubai.
Darren Anderton
Started his career at Portsmouth in 1990-1992 and then went on to play for Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City before joining Wolves in 2005-2006, he ended his career at Bournemouth from 2006-2008. He made 24 appearances for Wolves and scored 1 goal and for Bournemouth made 66 appearances and scored 12 goals.
vince bartram
Started his career in the youth team 1985-1986 and played for first team 1986-1991 made 5 appearances and played for Bournemouth 1991-1994 made 132 appearances.
Nathan byrne
Played for Bournemouth 2011-2012 in a loan spell from Tottenham Hotspur made 9 appearances and played for Wolves 2015-2016 made 24 appearances and scored 2 goals.
Steve claridge
Played for Bournemouth 1984-1985 made 7 appearances and scored 1 goal and played for Wolves 1998 made 5 appearances.
fred davies
Played for Wolves 1961-1968 made 156 appearances and played for Bournemouth 1970-1974 made 134 appearances.
Scott golbOurnE
Played for Bournemouth 2007-2008 in a loan spell from Reading made 5 appearances and played for Wolves 2013-2016 made 87 appearances and scored 1 goal.
neil masters
Played for Bournemouth 1990-1993 made 50 appearances and scored 6 goals and played for Wolves 1993-1997 made 18 appearances and scored 1 goal.
JJ MELLIGAN
Played for Wolves 2000-2004 made 2 appearances and played for Bournemouth in a loan spell from Wolves 2001-2002 made 8; appearances.
GEORGE NDAH
Played for Bournemouth in a loan spell from Crystal Palace 1995 made 13 appearances and scored 2 goals and played for Wolves 1999-2006 made 87 appearances and scored 15 goals.
JACK ROWLEY
Started his career at Wolves 1935-1937 didn’t make any first team appearances and played for Bournemouth 1937 made 22 appearances and scored 12 goals.
SAM VOKES
Played for Bournemouth 2006-2008 made 54 appearances and scored 16 goals and played for Wolves 2008-2012 made 47 appearances and scored 6 goals.
OTHERS WHO PLAYED FOR BOTH TEAMS
Wally Akers, George Bellis, Jack Bradford, Cameron Buchanan, Roy Burns, George Farrow, Adam Federici, Joe Harvey, John Kirkham, George Lax, Scott Malone, Andy Marshall, George Marshall, Jack McDonald, George Mordue, Graham Newton, Andy Petterson, Billy Rafferty, Bob Redfern, John Rudge, Brian Siddall, Leonard Smart, George Smith, Richard Twiss, Ernie Whittaker, Dai Woodward.
bill mcgarry - manager
Managed Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic as a player manager from 1961-1963 and also Managed Wolves 1968-1976.
Gary O’Neil - manager
Managed Bournemouth 2022-2023 Managed Bournemouth for 37 games and is the current Wolves manager since August 2023 and to this date has managed 11 games.
ARTICLE BY KARL WHITEHOUSE
I have been a Wolves fan for over 30 years.
I have supported them both home and away games in the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s and now like looking into wolves games the stats behind the games they play in the premier league and also look other stats if asked by someone else in the podcast. I have also done the 92 football league grounds and shortly be doing a ebook about peoples favourite match they went to along with a match report and if possible stats from game