AFC Bournemouth were formed in 1890 and have been a League team for 97 seasons ; from 1923/24 onwards. They are currently 6th in the Premier League.
AFC Bournemouth were previously known as Boscombe St. Johns Institute (until 1899), Boscombe (until 1923) and Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic (until 1972).
The highest position that AFC Bournemouth have finished in the League is 6th in the First Division (2025/26).