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Bournemouth hosts AC Milan in Europa League clash 15 years after Bury loss

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 5:37 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Bournemouth hosts AC Milan in Europa League clash 15 years after Bury loss
Summary

Bournemouth is set to face AC Milan in the Europa League on October 22, marking 15 years since they lost to Bury in League One. This match is celebrated as a significant moment for Bournemouth, highlighting their rise from near liquidation in 2008 to becoming a top-flight club and now competing in Europe. Fans reflect on the dramatic journey, contrasting current European aspirations with the club's struggling past. The Vitality Stadium is expected to host a sold-out crowd for the match against the prestigious Italian side, managed by former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bournemouth lost 2-1 to Bury on October 22, 2011.
  • •The club faced liquidation in 2008 and was promoted to the Premier League in 2015.
  • •Bournemouth won their first two Europa League matches this season.
  • •AC Milan is fourth in Serie A, behind Inter Milan.
  • •The match is expected to attract over 12,000 fans at Vitality Stadium.
Latest Updates
  • 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — From Bury to AC Milan: Bournemouth's journey to 'dreamland'
  • 5:37 AMBBC Sport — From Bury to AC Milan: Bournemouth's journey to 'dreamland'
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Fifteen years to the day after they lost at home to Bury in League One, Bournemouth host seven-time champions of Europe AC Milan in the Europa League.

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Fifteen years to the day after they lost at home to Bury in League One, Bournemouth host seven-time champions of Europe AC Milan in the Europa League.

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