| Getting
there |
By
Car: (approx
96
miles from HW)
A404
south to join the M4 westbound. Exit the M4 at junction 11 and take the A33
towards Basingstoke. Follow signs for the M3 from Basingstoke (signposted
Southampton) and continue on the motorway before leaving at exit signposted
Southampton Docks, Bournemouth, M27 West. Continue on M27 and then the A31.
After 20 miles exit onto A338 (signposted Bournemouth). After 8 miles exit
onto A3049 (signposted Boscombe). At the roundabout turn left into Littledown
Avenue, then first right into Thistlebarrow Road.
There are large car-parks near the ground but both make a charge. Be prepared
for a delay in getting away after the game. Check Google Maps
for specific or more detailed directions from your location. |
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Train: Pokesdown is the nearest
station to Dean Court - about 15 mins walk. Bournemouth Central
is about 1.5 miles from Dean Court. Both stations have connections from London
Waterloo (journey time approx 60 minutes on a good
day). From High Wycombe travel to Marylebone and take the Underground
(Jubilee Line) from Baker Street direct to Waterloo. Check www.nationalrail.co.uk
for specific times and connections of trains. |
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Chairboy Connections |
A selection of players who have played for both Clubs:
Indicates player profile available
Trevor Aylott - scored 27 goals in 147 League apps for The Cherries in the late 1980's before moving to Birmingham City. Made three Conference appearances for Wycombe in March 1993 on loan from Gillingham. Has also played for Millwall, Luton Town and Crystal Palace.
Kevin Betsy - Skillful midfielder who had a short loan spell at Bournemouth during the 1999/2000 season while he was still on the books of Fulham. Joined Wycombe in the summer before the start of the 2005/6 season and made close to 100 appearances before switching to Bristol City for £150,000 in the January 2007 transfer window.
Steve Claridge - The much travelled striker had two spells at Bournemouth seperated by more 20 years. Originally played for The Cherries back in the mid 1980's before his Football League career kicked off with Aldershot and Cambridge United. Spent six months at Wycombe in the second half of the 2004/2005 season under John Gorman - making 20 appearances and scoring four times. Returned briefly to Bournemouth in December 2006 for one appearance before stepping down from the playing side.
John Delaney - Centre-half who was a legend in two spells at Wycombe in the 1970's. Joined The Cherries from Wycombe in August 1973 before returning two years later. Gained 17 England Amateur Caps while with The Chairboys.
Steve Jones - Goalscoring hero in two spells with The Cherries. Was on loan at Wycombe during the opening weeks of the 2000/2001 season from Bristol City before injury intervened.
Brian McGorry - Midfielder who scored 11 times in 61 League apps fro The Cherries during a two and half year spell in the early 1990's. Moved to Peterborough in Feb '94 for £60,000 before a free transfer to Wycombe in August 1995. Made just four sub apps in a disappointing time at Wycombe before moving on to Hereford United in March 1997.
Keith Scott - Goalscoring legend during two spells at Wycombe. Spent time with Cherries during a loan period from Norwich in February 1996.
Justin Skinner - Left-back who spent time at both clubs on loan from Wimbledon. Made five Football League appearances for Wycombe during the 1994/95 season.
Other player connections include:
Ryan Allsop, Lionel Ainsworth, Nicholas Bignall, Stephen Cooke, Michael Duberry, Scott Golbourne, Steven Gregory, Stephen Henderson, Jordon Ibe, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Jo Kuffour, Franck Rolling, Adam Smith, Marek Stech, Nico Yennaris
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| Chairboys
all-time record against The Cherries |
| DATE |
Comp |
V |
R |
SCORE |
Att |
| Sat, Dec 14, 1974 |
FAC 2 |
H |
D |
0-0 |
7,442 |
| Wed, Dec 18, 1974 |
FAC 2r |
A |
W |
2-1 |
5,407 |
| Sat, Nov 22, 1980 |
FAC 1 |
H |
L |
0-3 |
4,768 |
| Sat, Dec 31, 1994 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
1-1 |
5,990 |
| Sat, Apr 8, 1995 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-2 |
5,816 |
| Sat, Aug 26, 1995 |
FL2 |
H |
L |
1-2 |
4,749 |
| Sat, Feb 3, 1996 |
FL2 |
A |
W |
3-2 |
4,447 |
| Sat,
Oct 12, 1996 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
1-2 |
3,984 |
| Sat,
Apr 19, 1997 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
1-1 |
6,043 |
| Sat,
Nov 29, 1997 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
1-1 |
4,340 |
| Sat,
Apr 4, 1998 |
FL2 |
A |
D |
0-0 |
4,271 |
| Sat,
Sep 19, 1998 |
FL2 |
H |
L |
0-2 |
4,267 |
| Sat,
Feb 27, 1999 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-2 |
6,693 |
| Sun,
Dec 26, 1999 |
FL2 |
H |
W |
2-1 |
5,656 |
| Sat,
Mar 25, 2000 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-2 |
4,393 |
| Sat,
Dec 2, 2000 |
FL2 |
H |
L |
0-3 |
5,185 |
| Mon,
Apr 23, 2001 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-2 |
5,026 |
| Sat,
Oct 13, 2001 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
1-1 |
6,810 |
| Sat,
Feb 16, 2002 |
FL2 |
A |
W |
2-1 |
5,807 |
| Sat,
Dec 20, 2003 |
FL2 |
H |
W |
2-0 |
5,205 |
| Sat,
Mar 6, 2004 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-1 |
7,311 |
| Sat,
Oct 4, 2008 |
FL3 |
H |
W |
3-1 |
5,005 |
| Sat,
Jan 24, 2009 |
FL3 |
A |
L |
1-3 |
5,946 |
| Sat,
Nov 19, 2011 |
FL2 |
H |
L |
0-1 |
5,350 |
| Tue,
Jan 2, 2012 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-2 |
7,202 |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2020 |
Ch |
A |
L |
0-1 |
2,000* |
| Sat, May 1, 2021 |
Ch |
H |
W |
1-0 |
BCD |
Key:
FAC = FA Challenge Cup
FL2 = Football League Division Two
FL3 = Football League Division Three/'League Two'
Ch = Championship
* = COVID-19 restricted attendance
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