Bournemouth welcome AC Milan to their home ground in the third round of the Europa League. Bournemouth go into the match on the back of two consecutive wins, the latest a 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League, while Milan secured an important 3-2 win against Atalanta in Serie A. Both teams are looking to strengthen their position in the group.
When is Bournemouth vs AC Milan?
The match will be played on Thursday 22 October 2026 at Bournemouth’s stadium. Kick-off time in Morocco and Algeria: 20:00, and in Saudi Arabia and Egypt: 22:00.
What channels are showing Bournemouth vs AC Milan?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf) on beIN SPORTS 1. In Germany and Croatia, it will be shown on Arena Sport 3. Note: the channel may vary depending on your package and country, so it is advisable to check your local broadcast schedule.
Team line-ups
Expected Bournemouth line-up
Bournemouth are expected to play a 4-1-4-1 formation, based on their last official starting line-up against Sunderland (18 October 2026).
- Goalkeeper: Đorđe Petrović
- Defence: Adam Smith (captain), James Hill, Antonio Silva, Adrien Truffert
- Midfield: Tyler Adams, Ryan, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, Marcus Tavernier
- Attack: Evanilson
The line-up may change according to the coach’s selections.
Expected AC Milan line-up
Milan are expected to play a 3-4-3 formation, based on their last official starting line-up against Atalanta (18 October 2026).
- Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
- Defence: Mario Gila, K. De Winter, S. Pavlović
- Midfield: S. Chukwueze, Y. Musah, Luka Modrić, Diego Moreira
- Attack: Adrien Rabiot, Gonçalo Ramos, C. Pulisic
The line-up may change according to the coach’s selections.
The match is of great importance to both teams in their European campaign, especially with Bournemouth seeking to exploit home advantage and the crowd, while Milan hope to achieve a positive result away from home.
