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Solanke wins September Player of the Month

Dominic Solanke has won the Michael Matthews Player of the Month for September.

The frontman bagged himself three goals from the side's five games, one of which came in the 2-0 Carabao Cup win against Stoke City at Vitality Stadium. 

Solanke, who also celebrated September with a new contract and a new baby, featured in every fixture for Andoni Iraola's side across the month. 

He ended our poll on Twitter with 50.6% of the vote, beating off competition from Illia Zabarnyi (41.6%), Ryan Christie (3.9%) and Lewis Cook (3.8%). 

Solanke was presented with his award by sponsors Michael Matthews, who came to Vitality Stadium earlier this month.

AFC Bournemouth would like to extend its thanks to Michael Matthews for their continued support of the award. The independent jewellers, who are an official corporate supporter and supplier of the club, have showrooms in both Bournemouth and Fareham, selling jewellery and new and pre-owned luxury watches.