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Dorset wheelchair tennis star Lucy Shuker has claimed the 100th doubles title of her career in her final competitive appearance on British soil

It is a 'very exciting' time for the Cherries as they continue their superb run of form, Justin Kluivert said, after a 2-0 win over Leeds on Saturday.

THE Cherries are on the verge of breaking an English top-flight record and could go into the history books if they are leading Sparta Praha at half-time on Thursday.

The Cherries are flying in the Europa League and sit third in the league phase table after three wins in three games.

Cherries fans are set to jet off to Prague this week for their second Europa League away day, but what does the Czech capital have in store for the travelling Bournemouth faithful?

What a run Bournemouth are on - Marco Rose must surely get Manager of the Month for October.

The Cherries fans will gather in Prague's Old Town Square before marching to Stadion Letna on Thursday afternoon ahead of the game against Sparta Praha in the Europa League.

Ben Gannon-Doak is expected to retain his place in the Cherries' Europa League squad for this Thursday's game against Sparta Praha, with Junior Kroupi not expected to return at this stage.

Poole Town suffered their first defeat in seven matches on Saturday afternoon, falling to a narrow 1-0 loss against Bath City at Twerton Park despite enjoying the majority of the game’s opportunities.

It was a treat rather than a trick on Halloween for Wimborne Town who got back to winning ways, with a Joe Smith brace proving enough to earn all three points at home to Chippenham.

The Cherries must remain grounded and keep their levels high as they continue a superb run of form in all competitions, with 'a lot of things possible' for the team, Marco Rose said.

Marco Rose knows the coming week will be one of the most challenging for the Cherries so far this season as they have back-to-back away games in the Europa League and Premier League.

Keeping six clean sheets in a row has been a whole-team effort from the Cherries, goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović said.

AFC Bournemouth continued their defence of the National League Cup away at AFC Wimbledon, with a close 1-0 win in the Round of 32.

Skipper Zach Cook will not return to the Poole Pirates team for the 2027 season, ending five years at Wimborne Road.

Evanilson 'is a real number nine', with the striker scoring goals to go with his excellent work for the Cherries team, Marco Rose said.