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AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Chelsea U21: result 2-1 and analysis

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on August 21, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Bournemouth, Dorset

AFC Bournemouth U21
2-1
Chelsea U21

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What was the result of AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Chelsea U21?

AFC Bournemouth U21 won 2-1 on August 21, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 38′R. WatsonChelsea U21 (pen.)
  • 45′J. DayAFC Bournemouth U21
  • 89′J. DayAFC Bournemouth U21

What had the model predicted before the match?

Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Chelsea U21 win at 57%: prediction missed. Most likely score announced: 1-2. Actual score: 2-1.

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Official lineup for AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Chelsea U21

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

AFC Bournemouth U21

  1. 9J. Day
  2. 11Remy Rees-Dottin
  1. 4Z. Christie
  2. 7C. Stevens
  3. 8Ben Winterburn
  4. 10Malcom Dacosta
  1. 2M. Lyall-Rajendra
  2. 3Ademide Solanke
  3. 5J. Scafe
  4. 6A. Ali
  1. 1M. Allan

Chelsea U21

  1. 9C. Ezenwata
  2. 11S. Gordon
  1. 6R. Watson
  2. 7L. Cardoso
  3. 8M. Nicoll-Jazuli
  4. 10Harrison Bettoni
  1. 2L. Richards
  2. 3O. Subuloye
  3. 4J. Osagie
  4. 5C. Diakite
  1. 1F. Bernal
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, AFC Bournemouth U21 have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Chelsea U21 have 9, 2 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

AFC Bournemouth U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 14, 2026Cardiff City U21(away)1-4Premier League Cup
Jul 10, 2026Worthing(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
May 4, 2026Huddersfield Town U21(away)1-4Professional Development League
Apr 24, 2026Wolves U21(home)1-0Professional Development League
Apr 14, 2026Hull City U21(away)4-0Professional Development League
Chelsea U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 21, 2026Cardiff City U21(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs
May 1, 2026Tottenham Hotspur U21(home)1-3Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 25, 2026Middlesbrough U21(home)1-0Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 10, 2026Fulham U21(away)1-2Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 20, 2026Wolves U21(away)4-0Premier League 2 Division One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 0 AFC Bournemouth U21 wins, 0 draws, 2 Chelsea U21 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Dec 21, 2024Chelsea U21 2-1 AFC Bournemouth U21Premier League Cup
Oct 21, 2024AFC Bournemouth U21 1-4 Chelsea U21Premier League Cup

Last archived meeting: Chelsea U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21 on Dec 21, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

AFC Bournemouth U21 score 2.4 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Chelsea U21 score 2.4 and concede 1.3.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
AFC Bournemouth U212.42.1410/1512/15
Chelsea U212.41.368/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

AFC Bournemouth U21 sit 9th in Premier League 2 Division One (10 points from 6 matches) and Chelsea U21 sit 3rd (13 points from 6 matches).

2026-27 standings
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3Chelsea U216411171113
9AFC Bournemouth U216312141310

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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