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Cherries match in Prague ‘pinch me moment’ for fan

Thursday's Europa League game will see the Cherries play Sparta Prague at epet ARENA.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:35 AM
Cherries match in Prague ‘pinch me moment’ for fan
Key Things to Know
  • Bournemouth fans traveled to the Czech capital, with one supporter calling the Europa League match a pinch-me moment.
  • The trip to face Sparta Prague marks Bournemouth's longest competitive away match in club history at 714 miles.
  • More than 1,000 away supporters are attending the Thursday Europa League fixture in Prague.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bournemouth supporters have traveled to the Czech capital as the club prepares to face Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday. More than 1,000 away fans made the journey for the fixture, with supporter Matt describing being in Prague with his son Felix as a "pinch me moment" for the club's furthest competitive trip to date.

At 714 miles away, the clash against Sparta Prague officially sets a new club record as Bournemouth's longest away trip of all time. Manager Marco Rose praised the travelling support and the city of Prague ahead of the game, expressing the squad's ambition to reward the visiting fans with a victory.

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