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Bournemouth fans celebrate club's first European night at Sociedad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:17 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Bournemouth fans celebrate club's first European night at Sociedad

Summary

Bournemouth made their European debut against Real Sociedad on September 18, 2026, with over 1,900 fans in attendance. The away supporters recalled moments from the club's history, particularly the challenging 'Minus 17' season. The atmosphere was lively, with fans exchanging greetings with Sociedad supporters outside the stadium. Early parts of the match showed promising play from Bournemouth, contributing to a memorable evening for the traveling fans. The match remains ongoing.

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•Bournemouth playing Real Sociedad on September 18, 2026
•Fans reminisced about the 'Minus 17' season during the match
•1,900 Bournemouth fans traveled for the historic event
•Supporters interacted positively with Sociedad fans outside the stadium
•Match continues with Bournemouth showcasing strong early play

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1:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'Were you there that night at Sociedad?' Words to last for generations

What they're saying

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Football clubs are often urged not to forget their history. On Thursday night's evidence, there is little prospect of that happening at Bournemouth. As Adam Smith led the Cherries out of the tunnel alongside opponents Real Sociedad, the away fans were singing about the "Minus 17" season of 2008-09, which they see as the first step of the thrilling journey they have been on.
— Yahoo Sports

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