The 2021-22 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for Bournemouth as The Cherries, under manager Scott Parker, secured a spectacular 2nd-place finish in the Championship and with it, automatic promotion back to the Premier League. The season was defined by a strong and consistent run, culminating in a dramatic promotion-clinching 1-0 home victory against Nottingham Forest. Spearheading the charge was the prolific centre-forward Dominic Solanke, whose phenomenal 29 league goals earned him the Championship's coveted Golden Boot and a place in the PFA Team of the Year. It was a vital year that marked the club's successful and determined recovery, cementing their return to the elite tier of English football.