The 2020–21

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season was the club's 119th season in existence and first season back in the

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following relegation from the

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in the previous season. Aside of the Championship, Bournemouth also competed in the

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, and participated in the

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Players

First-team squad

Out on loan

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Loans out

Transfers out

Pre-season and friendlies

Competitions

Overview

EFL Championship

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 21 August.

Play-offs

FA Cup

The third round draw was made on 30 November, with

and

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clubs all entering the competition. The draw for the fourth and fifth round were made on 11 January, conducted by

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EFL Cup

The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on September 6, live on

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Statistics

Appearances and goals

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