 As a result of making an impact in his first season at Bournemouth, Elphick made thirty–nine appearance and scoring two times in all competition and in addition, he won five awards, including the "Daily Echo" 2012–13 player of the season award.In the 2013–14 season, Elphick found himself in a competition with Cook and Elliott Ward, as well as, Manager Eddie Howe's squad rotation.By November, Elphick's appearance was restricted to five starts and four substitute, playing nine times and following Ward's injury, he made his all the way up to the starting line–up.