AFC Bournemouth’s women’s team will face Real Bedford at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday 12 April 2026, kicking off at 2pm.
The game has been designated a BU Big Match, in celebration of the partnership between Bournemouth University and the Cherries. A range of BU activity will be taking place on the day in support of the occasion.
BU is the official higher education partner of AFC Bournemouth, and principal partner of the women’s and girls’ teams, with the BU logo appearing on the women’s and girls’ shirts.
AFC Bournemouth women currently play in the third tier of the women’s football pyramid, and another impressive season sees them near the top of the table, with a chance of promotion to the second tier WSL2.
The women’s team have made the Vitality Stadium their second home in recent seasons, with crowds of over 5,000 fans attending to watch the matches.
Tickets are available for the match and can be purchased at tickets.afcb.co.uk. A student ticket can be purchased for £5, with adult prices at £7.
For more information about the partnership between BU and AFC Bournemouth, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/afc-bournemouth.