AFC Bournemouth
/ Club Guide
In Brief
Founded: 1890 as Boscombe St. John's Institute
Turned Professional: 1912
Current Division:
EFL Championship
Home Stadium: Vitality Stadium (Dean Court)
Address: Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF
Nicknames: The Cherries, Boscombe
Main Sponsors 2019/20: M88
Club Mascot: Cherry Bear
Derby Matches
Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton & Hove Albion
Third
Sharp green shirt with navy blue trim. Navy shorts with green trim. Green socks with navy detailing.
Previous Names
Boscombe St John's Institute (1890-1899)
Boscombe (1899-1923)
Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic (1923-1972)
Stadium History
Vitality Stadium (Dean Court) (1910-Present) / View Stadium
Kings Park (1902-1910)
Castlemain Avenue (1890-1902)
Club Honours
Championship Winners: 2014/15
Division 3 Champions: 1986/87
Division 3 (4th Tier) Play-Off Winners: 2002/03
Football League Trophy Winners: 1983/84
Division 3 South Cup Winners: 1945/46
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