Bournemouth vs Stoke City live: What time does it start, where can I watch it, what TV channel is it on?

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth claimed a narrow victory at the bet365 Stadium earlier this season (Getty)

​Stoke City could leapfrog opponents Bournemouth with a win at the Vitality Stadium this weekend.

The Potters are languishing in 12th place, below expectations for a team now blessed with some talented players, and will be looking to secure a strong finish to the season to salvage a more respectable league position.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, are sitting pretty in 10th place, which for a club of their size is impressive. Eddie Howe continues to impress by daring to deploy his squad in a fluid, attacking system and the Cherries have become somewhat a favourite for the neutrals.

A win would see them overtake Southampton until at least Sunday, when the Saints face a tough trip to Anfield, providing them with added incentive for a match between two sides which otherwise have little to play for.

Live...

What time does it start?

The match kicks off at 3.00pm BST on Saturday 6 May.

Where can I watch it?

It will not be televised live.

Highlights will be shown on BBC1 at 10.20pm BST on Saturday 6 May.

Preview

Key man Joshua King has scored 15 goals in 29 appearances and Eddie Howe faces losing him in the summer, with Tottenham reported as being big admirers of the Norwegian striker. While King has admitted he is flattered by their interest, he has reiterated the importance of staying focused for the remainder of the season and Bournemouth will be hoping he is not distracted, starting this weekend against Stoke.

Mark Hughes’ side have won just one of their last seven league games, a 3-1 victory at home to Hull, and have struggled for goals with Peter Crouch leading the way on eight, followed closely by Arnautovic who has seven. In total, they have scored 13 less league goals (37) than Bournemouth (50) but have also conceded 13 less goals than the visitors, making the encounter a difficult one to call.

Eddie Howe could hand Ryan Fraser his 100th appearance if selected, while Charlie Daniels could gain his 200th cap and captain Simon Francis is set to mark his 250th game for the club. Benik Afobe is still unavailable through a hamstring issue. Stoke have no new injury concerns and could look to re-jig a line-up which has struggled in recent weeks.

It’s a big game for…

Jack Butland: The English stopper looked sharp on his return from injury last week against West Ham and made some good saves in the 0-0 draw. Lee Grant performed well Butland’s absence but Mark Hughes confirmed his first choice keeper will retain his place this weekend. He will be keen to put in another good performance to ensure a positive end to a frustrating season.

Best stat

There has not been a draw between the two sides since 1999. No player has scored more than one goal overall in this fixture for either side in Premier League meetings: five Stoke players and three for Bournemouth.

Remember when…

19th placed Bournemouth beat Stoke, who were 3rd, 3-1 in February 2002 in League One via goals from Steve Purches, Richard Hughes and Warren Feeney.

Player to watch...

Joshua King: The Norwegian striker is subject of speculation over a summer move to Tottenham and it is no surprise, considering his goalscoring record this season. He is pacey, strong, excellent on the ball and a composed finisher, and will cause Stoke’s defence problems if the service he receives is good.

Past three-meetings

Stoke 0 Bournemouth 1
Premier League, November 2016

Bournemouth 1 Stoke 3
Premier League, February 2016

Stoke 2 Bournemouth 1
Premier League, September 2015

Form guide

Bournemouth: DLLWW

Stoke: LLWLD

Odds

Provided by 888 Sport

Bournemouth to win: 7/6

Stoke to win: 47/20

Draw: 5/2

[6 May 2017 14:29 · Joe Miles]

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League action. 

Hull City host Sunderland, Watford travel to Leicester, Bournemouth take on Stoke at Dean Court and last not least, Burnley welcome West Brom to Turf Moor. 

All this action kicks off at 15:00. Stay tuned for all of the build up, team news and live coverage of the action. 

[6 May 2017 14:31 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Bournemouth vs Stoke City 

[6 May 2017 14:32 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Burnley vs West Brom

[6 May 2017 14:33 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Leicester City vs Watford 

[6 May 2017 14:34 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Hull City vs Sunderland 

[6 May 2017 14:51 · Joe Miles]

Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has enjoyed playing in the Champions League this season and does not think he will have to leave the club to repeat the experience. The Premier League champions reached the quarter-finals of the competition at the first attempt but a disappointing domestic campaign means there will be no continental football for them next season. 

[6 May 2017 15:01 · Joe Miles]

The 15:00 kick-off's are just kicking off, so stay tuned for live updates from all of the fixtures.

[6 May 2017 15:05 · Joe Miles]

HULL CITY 0 - 0 SUNDERLAND

The home side have been under the cosh from the off, with The Black Cats dominating so far. 

The ball flies into the danger zone, but George Honeyman fails to hit the target with an unmarked header from 12-yards. 

[6 May 2017 15:06 · Joe Miles]

LEICESTER CITY 0 - 0 WATFORD

The Foxes go short with a corner kick to Albrighton, but his delivery into the box flies just over the head of Benalouane at the far post. 

[6 May 2017 15:09 · Joe Miles]

BURNLEY 0 - 0 WEST BROM

Boyd cleverly finds Barnes, who goes for goal from close range, but the strike fails to trouble Foster.