BOURNEMOUTH will be determined to recover from the Liverpool horror show against Wolverhampton Wanderers – and they’ll be doing it without Scott Parker.
Parker, 41, was sacked on Tuesday morning despite leading the Cherries to Premier League promotion at the first attempt.
Bournemouth sacked Scott Parker following a record-equalling loss to Liverpool
Allan Saint-Maximin’s stoppage time goal denied Wolves of their first win this season
But the Bournemouth owners were left no choice having witnessed their side crumble to Manchester City and Arsenal before being annihilated 9-0 by Liverpool.
However, the south coast outfit have a huge opportunity to rejuvenate themselves against a Wolves side who are yet to secure a win this season.
And Wolves hearts will be dampened having just missed out on three points courtesy of Allan Saint-Maximin’s stoppage time screamer for Newcastle.
What time does Bournemouth vs Wolves kick off?
- Bournemouth start life without Scott Parker against Wolves on Wednesday, August 31.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 7:30pm UK time.
- The Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth will be designated arena for this encounter and it can host around 11,379 – the smallest capacity in the Premier League.
- Wolves scraped a 1-0 win over the Cherries when the clubs last met in June 2020.
What TV channel is Bournemouth vs Wolves on and can I live stream it?
- Bournemouth vs Wolves will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 5 in the UK.
- Pre-match coverage is set to commence from 7:15pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off.
- Subscription holders also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
Team news
Temporary head coach Gary O’Neill will be delighted to have Dominic Solanke fit and raring to go following his 45 minute cameo against Liverpool.
And the Irishman could potentially see a return for Lloyd Kelly and Ben Pearson.
Meanwhile, Bruno Lage has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this intriguing clash with Bournemouth.
However, the Wolves gaffer might be tempted into resting Nelson Semedo who has come through the last two matches with very little pre-season in his legs.
Latest odds
- Bournemouth to win 5/2
- Draw 23/10
- Wolves 23/20
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication
