Jake Forster-Caskey in action against Bournemouth.
Image by: Paul Hazlewood
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07:00 8th April 2015
by Sam Garrett
Brimming with confidence: Bournemouth are enjoying an eight-game unbeaten streak as they lead the title race with a one-point advantage.Open: There has been just one goalless game in the last 24 meetings between the two sides, dating back to 1974.
Up the table: With five games remaining, the Seagulls are nine-points clear of the bottom three and that could be extended to 12 points if Albion win and other results go in their favour.
Neck-and-neck: The Seagulls have secured 36 victories compared to 38 wins for the Cherries in the overall head-to-head record.*
Elphick: Boyhood Seagull Tommy Elphick is expected to captain the Cherries on his return to the Amex.
M ore goals needed: The last time Albion failed to score in consecutive games was in February when they recorded two 0-0 draws against Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday respectively.
O nce upon a time: The two sides first met in 1923 when Bournemouth sealed a 1-0 victory. A week later, Albion stormed to a 5-0 victory over their south-cost rivals.
U tilising the attack: Callum Wilson has notched up 20 goals in all competitions for Bournemouth since his summer arrival from Coventry City.
Three stalemates: Three of the previous six encounters have ended in 1-1 draws, with two wins for Bournemouth one victory for Albion.
Hughton: It will be the Albion manager’s first-ever meeting with the Cherries during his six-year managerial career.
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