During the 1997–98 English football season, AFC Bournemouth competed in the Football League Second Division.

In the 1997–98 season, Bournemouth finished again mid-table in 9th place.

The main highlight of their season was the Cherries reaching the Football League Trophy final against Grimsby Town but ended up losing 2–1 to a golden goal in their first Wembley appearance.

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