There is not a lot in the archives to look back on in terms of Bournemouth-Chelsea matches.
Indeed, when Chelsea arrive at Dean Court tomorrow evening, it will be only the 10th ever meeting between the sides.
Still, that isn't to say there has been no good games between the two as this fixture in the not-too-fondly remembered Zenith Cup proves.
Bournemouth took the lead through legendary England striker Luther Blissett but Chelsea equalised when Kerry Dixon nodded the ball down for new signing Alan Dickens to sweep in.
Bournemouth retook the lead with ten minutes to go. Blissett saw his effort hit the post but Peter Shearer was able to hit in the rebound.
Almost immediately it was 2-2, Dickens heading in from Steve Clarke's cross.
The game went into extra-time and early in the first period, Dixon crossed into the box and Dickens slid in to complete his hat-trick. Chelsea held on to take their place in the next round.
Dickens didn't have many great moments in his time at Chelsea but he will surely remember the night he took home the match ball.
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