AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth

http://www.afcb.co.uk
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AFC Bournemouth is a privately owned professional football club headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1899, the club has approximately 250 employees and reported $239.7M in revenue as of 2025. It is also categorized as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in spectator sports, currently playing in the Championship – the second tier of English Football.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1899

Headcount

247

Headquarters

UK

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

AFC Bournemouth's daily news roundup on May 2, 2026, reported a major backroom change as Simon Francis, the long-serving former captain and current technical director, is set to depart after a 15-year association with the club. Francis originally joined the club on loan from Charlton Athletic in 2011, making the move permanent in 2012. He made 324 appearances as a player and served as club captain before concluding his playing career in 2020. Previously, on May 1, the club's under-18s secured a victory on their final day. This followed the announcement on April 30 that William signed a new professional deal.

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AFC Bournemouth offers 4 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. AFC Bournemouth's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and search, social, and retail media.

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AFC Bournemouth's revenues were less than $500M in 2025. Caretta Research has split AFC Bournemouth's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is tV rights. For full access to AFC Bournemouth's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

28th

2026

09:24

Leverkusen in "direct negotiations" with Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola

The Spaniard could be set to leave the south coast of England for Bayer Leverkusen. Sky Germany understands that Bayer Leverkusen are now in direct negotiations with AFC Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola. The report from the pay-TV channel contrasts greatly with previous sources linking ex-Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner with the job.

May

28th

2026

05:25

£85m Bournemouth stadium expansion clears planning hurdle

AFC Bournemouth has secured planning approval for the redevelopment and expansion of its ground after the local council backed the proposal. The scheme will increase the Vitality Stadium’s capacity from 11,286 seats to more than 20,000.

Construction News UK

May

28th

2026

04:14

Tommy Elphick Snubs Bristol City to Stay in Key AFC Bournemouth Coaching Role

AFC Bournemouth are planning for Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper to play central roles within Marco Rose’s backroom team, with the pair viewed as important figures in maintaining the club’s identity and continuity through the transition.

May

28th

2026

01:00

Players visit DS training session

Players visit DS training session

AFC Bournemouth

May

28th

2026

01:00

Nyarko pens first pro contract with the Cherries

Nyarko pens first pro contract with the Cherries

AFC Bournemouth

May

28th

2026

01:00

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Scott wins Community Champion Award

Scott wins Community Champion Award

AFC Bournemouth

May

28th

2026

01:00

Fan Advisory Board Applications

Fan Advisory Board Applications

AFC Bournemouth

May

27th

2026

07:25

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Pedulla: Tiago Pinto plus Iraola – Milan targeting double raid for Bournemouth masterminds

AC Milan are in the process of constructing a new management, and they are eyeing a double raid on AFC Bournemouth. In case you missed the big news from Monday, Gerry Cardinale gutted the Milan management in one fell swoop.

May

27th

2026

01:38

If Premier League transfer trend continues, who could move?

The summer of 2025 saw a huge increase in transfers between Premier League clubs. There were 45 in total, a figure that was then topped up to 57 in January -- the highest seasonlong number in over a decade.

May

27th

2026

01:00

Bournemouth kick-start £85m stadium expansion after planning nod

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Construction Enquirer

May

27th

2026

01:00

Justin Kluivert named in Netherlands squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Justin Kluivert named in Netherlands squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

AFC Bournemouth

May

27th

2026

01:00

Savills "delighted" after Bournemouth Vitality Stadium plans approved

As reported, the proposals were given the green light last Friday by the authority’s eastern BCP planning committee. With work underway on the enabling works, with those plans approved in January, it is full steam ahead for the club’s project to expand the ground.

Bournemouth Daily Echo

Examples of AFC Bournemouth's suppliers include StreamAMG, Stadion and Urban Zoo.

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