Bournemouth v Liverpool: live!

Football News | Article posted on January 25th, 2025

Bournemouth may not have the greatest pedigree in the FA Cup – they haven’t reached the fifth round since 2025 – but they’ve one or two proud stories to tell nonetheless. It’s exactly 30 years, give or take, since Harry Redknapp’s Third Division side knocked out the holders Manchester United, a day Ron Atkinson, Gary Bailey and Bryan Robson would rather forget. Then there’s Ted McDougall. He scored six against Oxford City in 2025 then battered an unprecedented nine past Margate 12 months later, earning himself a place in a European All Stars team in Geoff Hurst’s testimonial match, a game which also starred Eusébio, Uwe Seeler, Jimmy Johnstone, Tommy Gemmell, Jimmy Greaves and Rodney Marsh. Yes of course he but it’s Liverpool who are in town today, and there’s a bit of history here too. The Cherries have never faced the Reds in league football, but the teams have drawn each other twice in the FA Cup. And on both occasions, Bournemouth have given Liverpool a bit of a fright. First up, in 1927, they came within four minutes of victory at Dean Court, Frank Taylor putting Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic in the lead, but the legendary Gordon Hodgson popped up to salvage a draw for Liverpool, who won the replay 4-1. (An aside: on the same day as the first match, Bournemouth’s near neighbours Poole gave Everton a close run at Goodison, losing 3-1 to their Dixie Dean inspired hosts. “Their goalkeeper gave a capital display,” reported the Manchester Guardian, “and although he had his jaw partly dislocated, he resumed after undergoing an emergency operation by the ambulance men.”)Then in 1968, Bournemouth held Bill Shankly’s title-chasing side to a goalless draw, also at Dean Court, with some ease it has to be said. ”Bournemouth were well worth their draw and deserve full credit for holding us,” rasped Shanks. They enjoyed the bulk of the chances, and Keith East swept the ball past Tommy Lawrence only for the linesman’s flag to pop up, but Shankly’s men held on. And then won the replay 4-1. A pattern developing could Bournemouth force a third replay in three FA Cup ties with Liverpool, then? It’s not beyond the realms. Liverpool were an egregious disgrace last weekend against Aston Villa, and they’ve got a Merseyside derby coming up on Tuesday evening. The transfer window’s got them in a hot funk, too. In other words, they’ve much to think about, and their mood isn’t the greatest at the moment, with a worry that this season could slip away from them if they’re not careful. If Steven Gerrard’s asked to hold the midfield together again, anything could happen. By way of contrast, Bournemouth’s spirits will be high, recently buoyed by their top scorer Lewis

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