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Cherries seek European tonic at ‘Bournemouth Stadium’

With back-to-back home games against Sturm Graz and Sunderland coming up, this feels like a big week for Bournemouth to restore the feelgood factor.

By Mark Mitchener · BBC Sport

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 1:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Bournemouth will host Sturm Graz on Thursday in their first home European fixture.
The match could set a stadium attendance record following recent corner seating expansions.
Bournemouth enter the tie following a heavy 5-1 Premier League defeat to Chelsea.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Bournemouth are preparing to host Sturm Graz on Thursday in the club's first home European match. Officially designated as Bournemouth Stadium due to UEFA sponsor restrictions, the venue could see its highest attendance since 2001 following the completion of new corner sections.

The Cherries enter the Europa League fixture looking to rebound from a 5-1 Premier League defeat to Chelsea. Opponents Sturm Graz, who dropped from the Champions League qualifiers, previously struggled in last season's Europa League phase.

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Cherries seek European tonic at ‘Bournemouth Stadium’

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