Summary

  • Bournemouth all but promoted to PL

  • Cherries three points clear in second

  • Goal difference 19 better than third-place Boro

  • Commentary on BBC Radio 5 live

  1. GREAT SAVE!published at 20:17 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Adam Bogdan take a bow. Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson races clear on goal, touches the ball past the Bolton goalkeeper, who recovers brilliantly to touch the ball away.

    Wilson collects the loose ball, pulls it back to Matt Ritchie and his low shot from 18 yards is stopped on the line by a diving Bogdan. Great goalkeeping.

  2. Postpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Bolton immediately hit back and Emile Heskey's low cross from the right is deflected into Artur Boruc's grasp.

  3. Postpublished at 20:14 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Cheeky from Yann Kermorgant. The striker, who has scored more match-winning goals than any other player in the Championship, dinks the ball goalwards from 20 yards but it sails over the bar.

  4. Postpublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Adam SmithImage source, Getty Images

    The longer this goes on, the more nervy the evening will get at the Goldsands. Bolton are playing like a team with very little pressure and appear to be enjoying themselves.

  5. Text us on 81111published at 20:10 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    David in Bournemouth on text: As a Newcastle fan living in Bournemouth, it would be typical for the Cherries to be promoted and Newcastle go down. Been wishing for that fixture to come here for years.

    George in Abingdon. I really want Bournemouth to go up... Partly so that they can't put 5 past Fulham every time but also because they genuinely deserve it.

  6. Postpublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    It comes to nothing as Bolton gratefully smack the ball up the other end of the pitch.

    The quality football is coming from the hosts and they almost take the lead as Harry Arter's cross from the left is headed over from close range by Yann Kermorgant.

  7. Postpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Matt RitchieImage source, PA

    A reminder that if Bournemouth win this evening, they will effectively be promoted to the Premier League.

    Mathematically, Middlesbrough could still catch Bournemouth on points but, with their goal difference 16 worse, the Cherries would surely be up.

    A draw or a defeat for the hosts though and it goes to the final day. Corner to Bournemouth...

  8. Postpublished at 20:04 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BournemouthImage source, Getty Images

    Middlesbrough and Norwich fans will have been given a little bit of encouragement from the opening 15 minutes. There have been chances for both sides as Bolton look anything but ready to roll over. This could be tasty.

    Adam Smith fires wildly over for the hosts from 30 yards...

  9. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Nick Bennett: If @afcbournemouth win tonight they'll be top of the Premier League on August 8th due to the A.F.C in their name! Amazing.

  10. GREAT SAVE!published at 20:01 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Bolton's turn now.

    A long ball is pumped into Bournemouth's box, the ball is flicked on and Adam Le Fondre is through on goal and just yards from goal. He tamely heads towards goal though and goalkeeper Artur Boruc saves.

    A huge let off for the Cherries.

  11. GREAT SAVE!published at 20:00 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    What a start to the match this is. Bournemouth go straight up the other and Matt Ritchie looks certain to open the scoring as the ball falls to him 10 yards out.

    Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bodgan reacts quickly though and smothers the shot wide.

  12. CLOSE!published at 19:59 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Relief for Bournemouth. Dorian Dervite is left unmarked to head across goal but Adam Le Fondre can't quite get a touch at the far post. Linesman's flag is raised for offside anyway.

  13. Postpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    A rare break by Bolton as Adam Le Fondre looks to latch on to Emile Heskey's flick-on. Steve Cook tidies up and hacks clear for the hosts.

    The visitors keep pressing though and force a corner. Nervy moments...

  14. Postpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Things calming down a little bit after a frantic start. Bolton will just be relieved to survive that early spell from the hosts.

  15. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Adam SmithImage source, Getty Images

    Matthew Willingham: Seriously hoping for a @OfficialBWFC win tonight. To keep @NorwichCityFC in with a chance of automatic promotion.

  16. Postpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BournemouthImage source, Getty Images

    That early chance has raised the decibel levels even further here - if that is possible.

    Bournemouth knocking the ball around patiently and waiting for another opportunity.

    It almost comes as Adam Bogdan just beats Yann Kermorgant to a loose ball.

  17. CLOSE!published at 19:50 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    What a start that could have been. Callum Wilson bursts down the left, cuts inside but - with just Adam Bogdan to beat - he shoots straight at the goalkeeper and the ball is deflected wide.

    That would have calmed some nerves.

  18. Postpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at the Goldsands: "According to the local paper one Bournemouth fan was offered £2,000 for a pair of tickets to this evening's game at Dean Court. He declined and who can blame him? The Cherries are on the verge of all but reaching the top flight of English football for the first time in their history and understandably there is not a spare seat in the house as no one wants to miss this piece of club history.

    "The minute's silence was perfectly observed and was met by a huge roar that has not stopped since kick off. Incredible atmosphere here at Goldsands Stadium on what could be a memorable night. "

  19. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    So what does promotion to the Premier League mean financially?

    It is estimated to be worth between £100m to £120m - mostly thanks to the lucrative TV deal.

    Not bad for a club like Bournemouth who lost £15.3m in the financial year ending in June 2013.

    Remember a win and the Cherries will be in the Premier League - unless Middlesbrough pull off a 16-goal swing in the final game. Game on.

  20. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Conor McNamara
    BBC commentator

    BournemouthImage source, BBC Sport

    "Commentary hazards. Hope there isn't an early goalmouth scramble down that end. Pass the sunglasses."