Bournemouth Fantasy Guide 2026/27: Best Picks for Sleeper and Fantrax

Last updated: Gameweek 7 · October 14, 2026

Bournemouth fantasy picks for September 2026

Bournemouth enter Gameweek 6 with Marcus Tavernier ranked 11th overall in the InfoSport Points model after scoring three goals in five matches. The club’s defensive volume and creative output make several players worth considering in category-scoring leagues, though upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Manchester United present tougher tests.

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Best Bournemouth fantasy assets

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth, MID)

Tavernier ranks 11th overall in our model with 12.08 InfoSport Points per 90, driven by three goals, 1.7 xG and 11 tackles across five matches. His 16.79-point haul in Gameweek 3 and 15.65 in Gameweek 4 show his ceiling in category-scoring leagues where tackles and chance quality matter. He leads Bournemouth in both goals scored and expected goals while taking corners and direct free kicks first.

Alex Scott (Bournemouth, MID)

Scott delivers 9.42 points per 90 with secure minutes at 89.2 expected, ranking second in the squad behind only Tavernier for Gameweek 6 projection. His one goal and two assists sit alongside nine tackles and 15 clearances blocks and interceptions, a defensive floor rare among midfielders. The 14.88-point performance in Gameweek 3 demonstrates his upside when attacking and defensive volume align.

Evanilson (Bournemouth, FWD)

The forward has contributed three assists in five matches despite no goals yet, leading Bournemouth in that category. His 0.87 xG ties him for third in the squad and his 11 clearances blocks and interceptions add defensive volume forwards rarely provide. At 8.4 points per 90 he sits third in Bournemouth’s Gameweek 6 projections with 84.8 expected minutes.

Set pieces and penalties

Kroupi Jr. takes penalties first for Bournemouth, ahead of Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier. Tavernier leads corners and indirect free kicks, with Alex Scott second and Kluivert third when available. Tavernier also takes direct free kicks first, followed by Kluivert, David Brooks and Scott.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Bournemouth have conceded eight goals in five matches with no clean sheets, limiting appeal for goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović who manages just 2.6 points per 90. The defenders deliver value through volume rather than shutouts: António Silva leads the squad with 51 clearances blocks and interceptions while James Hill adds 41 defensive actions and nine tackles. Adrien Truffert tops Bournemouth with 17 tackles across five matches, though his 5.88 points per 90 suggests inconsistent output.

Silva and Hill both play 90 minutes per match and rank 68th and 93rd overall respectively in our model. Their combination of defensive work and 0.85 xG (Silva) and 0.79 xA (Hill) creates a floor that makes them relevant in leagues that reward defensive actions, even without clean sheets.

Fixture outlook

Bournemouth face Chelsea away in Gameweek 6 with a difficulty rating of 4, then host Sunderland (difficulty 3) in Gameweek 7 before visiting Manchester United (difficulty 4) in Gameweek 8. The schedule softens slightly with home matches against Leeds and Nottingham Forest in Gameweeks 9 and 11, plus an away trip to Ipswich Town (difficulty 2) in Gameweek 10. Check our fixture difficulty page for deeper analysis of defensive and attacking matchups.

Players to avoid

Justin Kluivert has zero expected minutes for Gameweek 6 with an injury status listed as unspecified and unknown return date. Ryan Christie projects just 20.4 expected minutes despite 9.96 points per 90, limiting his reliability as anything more than a deep bench option. Lewis Cook delivers 8.64 points per 90 but expects only 36 minutes, making him a trap for managers chasing his per-90 rate.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Bournemouth player for fantasy?

Marcus Tavernier ranks 11th overall in the InfoSport Points model with 12.08 points per 90, driven by three goals, 1.7 xG, 11 tackles and 84.8 expected minutes. He leads Bournemouth in goals scored, expected goals and projected points for Gameweek 6 at 11.38. His combination of attacking threat and defensive work makes him the clear top choice for category leagues.

Who takes penalties for Bournemouth?

Kroupi Jr. is first on Bournemouth’s penalty list, followed by Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier. Kluivert currently has an injury with zero expected minutes for Gameweek 6, which could elevate Tavernier if a penalty arrives during Kluivert’s absence. The set-piece order data does not clarify Kroupi Jr.’s availability or minutes.

Are Bournemouth defenders good fantasy picks?

António Silva (7.37 points per 90, 51 clearances blocks interceptions) and James Hill (6.79 points per 90, 41 defensive actions) deliver value through tackles and clearances rather than clean sheets. Bournemouth have zero clean sheets and eight goals conceded in five matches, but Silva ranks 68th and Hill 93rd overall in our model. They suit category leagues better than points-only formats. See our full rankings for context.

Bottom line

Marcus Tavernier and Alex Scott offer elite midfield combinations of attacking output and defensive volume that category-scoring leagues reward heavily. António Silva and James Hill provide defender value through tackles and clearances despite Bournemouth’s lack of clean sheets, while Evanilson’s three assists and secure minutes make him a useful forward option.

Bournemouth player stats

Season totals. CBI = clearances, blocks and interceptions combined.

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