Bournemouth have actually won only one of their last five meetings with West Brom, losing three, albeit the Baggies are winless in five visits to Dean Court, with the Cherries claiming victory during three of their five encounters in Dorset during the last 11 years.
Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion Preview
Bournemouth's best-ever FA Cup runs came in 1957 and 2021, reaching the quarter-finals both times, but given their impressive form, one wouldn't back against them making history in 2025. Last Saturday, the Cherries beat Everton 1-0 at home thanks to David Brooks' half-volley 13 minutes from time. This leaves them seventh in the Premier League, on course to achieve the club's highest-ever top-flight finish, while Bournemouth are now unbeaten in eight league outings, their longest-ever sequence in the top division. Thus, Andoni Iraola has a fanbase dreaming of European qualification, but will this be the start of an elongated cup run?
West Bromwich Albion meantime are five-times FA Cup winners, albeit they most-recently got their hands on this trophy 57 years ago, getting no further than the fourth round in any of the last four seasons. Right now, the Baggies are enduring a fourth successive season back in the Championship, their longest exile from the Premier League since 2002, currently sixth, thereby occupying the final play-off position. However, Albion supporters did not enjoy a very merry Christmas because, on Christmas Eve, manager Carlos Corberán was poached by Valencia, with club legend Chris Brunt currently in interim charge.
Despite this, West Brom began 2025 by beating Preston North End 3-1 at The Hawthorns, Josh Maja bagging a brace on New Year's Day, before drawing 1-1 with Swansea at the weekend, conceding a stoppage time equaliser in South Wales. The Baggies have lost only four Championship matches all season, albeit half of their 26 fixtures have produced draws, dropped points that are derailing their promotion aspirations. With replays having been abolished, this tie cannot produce a draw, and the Albion travel 137-miles south as big underdogs.
Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 23.
- Bournemouth Wins: 8. Draws: 5. West Bromwich Albion Wins: 10.
Bournemouth Team News
With a trip to Stamford Bridge to come on Tuesday, Andoni Iraola is expected to heavily rotate. It's been a miserable week in terms of injury news, with both centre-forwards Evanilson and Enes Ünal suffering long-term injuries, which is far from ideal to say the least. Meanwhile, Julián Araujo, Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier and Luis Sinisterra are all sidelined long-term, but 18-year-old centre-back Matai Akinmboni and 19-year-old right-back Julio Soler could both make their debuts, having arrived from D.C. United and Lanús respectively. Elsewhere, Kepa Arrizabalaga had been the undisputed number one, only for Mark Travers to be handed a surprise start last Saturday; the Spaniard will be ineligible to face Chelsea in mid-week, so will the Irishman be donning the gloves again? Lastly, Justin Kluivert can return, having served a one-match suspension against Everton.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs West Bromwich Albion: (4-2-3-1): Travers; Hill, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Brooks, Ouattara, Kluivert; Jebbison.
Bournemouth Players to Watch vs West Bromwich Albion
Following the injuries suffered by both Evanilson and Ünal, Daniel Jebbison was recalled from his loan at Watford so, likely to lead the line, can he stake a claim for a starting spot?
Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction
We are backing Bournemouth for a comfortable victory, with the Cherries likely to have simply too much quality for West Brom at Dean Court: Bournemouth 2-0 West Bromwich Albion.
Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion FAQs - FA Cup
How to watch Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion FA Cup game on TV channel?
Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion FA Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
How to watch Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion FA Cup game on live streaming?
Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion FA Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup?
Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion takes place on Saturday 11 January 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).