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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rich Booth

New corners help Bournemouth hit new attendance record during Sunderland win

Bournemouth's Evanilson attempts a shot on goal during the Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Picture date: Sunday October 18, 2026. - (PA)

Bournemouth have set a new club record Premier League attendance of 12,004 at the Vitality Stadium. The record was set during Sunday’s win against Sunderland.

The northwest and southeast corners of the stadium opened for the first time on Thursday night. That occasion saw the Cherries beat Austrian side Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League.

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