Looking at The Championship this season, there are some significant clubs in the competition, plenty of which that have relatively recent Premier League experience.
As such, ahead of the 2014-15 campaign, few would have expected the joyous scenes at Dean Court on Monday night.
Following a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Bolton, making it 12 games without a defeat, Bournemouth all-but ensured promotion to the Premier League.
Following Watford’s lead from the weekend, Eddie Howe’s men are now one game away from elevation to the top flight – as long as they don’t lose to Charlton by a cricket score this weekend.