Bournemouth vs Augsburg: Preseason Match Concludes with 5-2 Win for Bournemouth
The club friendly between AFC Bournemouth and FC Augsburg took place on July 30, 2026, at Saalfelden Arena in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Austria. This match was part of Bournemouth’s pre-season preparations as they continued their summer training camp in the region.
Both teams entered the contest with different objectives: Bournemouth had recently secured a 4-1 victory over St. Pauli and were looking to maintain their momentum, while Augsburg aimed to build on their 1-1 draw against Saarbrücken. The match was seen as an opportunity for both managers to test tactical ideas, improve fitness, and give key players valuable minutes before the new season.
Match Coverage
The friendly was not broadcasted live on major UK networks but could be followed through international streaming services such as SportsEngine Play. Live text updates were also provided via FotMob Match Tracker.
Full-Time Update
AFC Bournemouth defeated FC Augsburg 5-2 in an entertaining preseason friendly played over four 30-minute periods, utilizing a unique 120-minute format to give extensive playing time to various squad members. Key moments included:
- 12′: Justin Kluivert's pressing led to Finn Dahmen making a mistake, resulting in Evanilson scoring an unmarked goal.
- 54′: Daniel Jebbison scored the second goal for Bournemouth after a well-worked move.
- 76′ and 87′: Malcolm Dacosta González added two more goals to secure the win.
The match concluded with Bournemouth maintaining their form and giving young players valuable experience. Augsburg, despite some promising moments, struggled to keep up with Bournemouth's attacking prowess.
Team Lineups
Bournemouth: Đorđe Petrović; Justin Smith, Harry Hill, Abakar Sylla Diakité, Adrien Truffert; Lewis Cook, Alex Scott; Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier, Enes Ünal, Daniel Jebbison.
Augsburg: Finn Dahmen; Manuel Baum's defense and midfield were tested against Bournemouth’s attacking lineup.
