Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: Premier League Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored. 4) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champion, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).[35]
In the FA Cup, Bournemouth entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to either AFC Fylde or Wigan Athletic.[38] The latter won their replayed match 3–2 to set up the third round tie.[39]
Bournemouth entered the competition in the second round and were drawn against Birmingham City away.[40] A home tie versus Brighton & Hove Albion was confirmed for the third round.[41] The Cherries were drawn at home to Middlesbrough for the fourth round.[42] A quarter-final trip to face Chelsea was drawn out for Bournemouth.[43]