The 2019–20 AFC Bournemouth season was the club's fifth consecutive season in the top flight of English football and their 130th year in existence.
Bournemouth were relegated to the EFL Championship after five years in the Premier League on the final day of the season as they finished just one point from safety in 18th,[2] with their relegation followed by the exit of manager Eddie Howe after eight years in charge five days after the season concluded.
[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
[56] The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches.
[63] The third round draw was confirmed on 28 August 2019, live on Sky Sports.