The 2021–22 season was Bournemouth's second consecutive season in the Championship and the 120th year in their history. This season, the club participated in the Championship, FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
With a 1–0 home win over Nottingham Forest on 3 May 2022, Bournemouth secured automatic promotion back to the Premier League after a two-year absence.[1]
On 27 June 2021, it was announced that Jonathan Woodgate would leave as role as first team manager when his contract expired on 30 June 2021.[2] A day later the club announced Scott Parker as the new head coach on a three-year contract.[3]
The Cherries announced pre-season friendlies against Linense,[4] Granada[5] and Chelsea[6] as part of their preparations for the new season.
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The Cherries fixtures were released on 24 June 2021.[8]
Bournemouth were drawn away to Yeovil Town in the third round,[9] and home to Boreham Wood in the fourth round.[10]
Bournemouth were drawn at home to Milton Keynes Dons in the first round[11][12] and away to Norwich City in the second round.[13][14]