Jon Guthrie’s header helped Northampton to a 2-0 win against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The Cobblers could have taken an early lead when Mitch Pinnock pounced on a loose pass to go through on goal, but his shot was straight at Wimbledon goalkeeper Nik Tzanev.The Dons grew into the game, with Harry Pell forcing a strong save from Lee Burge in the 23rd minute.But Northampton’s top sc...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will have Will Jaaskelainen in the squad to face Northampton after he signed on a one-month contract.The 24-year-old will provide cover for goalkeeper Nathan Broome, who suffered a foot injury earlier this month.Jack Currie has been struggling with a shoulder injury but could be available for the Dons.Alex Woodyard, who has yet to play this season after suffering a calf injury, rem...Full Story »

West Ham’s European campaign began with a 3-1 win against Romanian side FCSB in a match only played due to concerns over fan safety.The opening Europa Conference League Group B encounter went ahead at the London Stadium despite the news of the Queen’s death, following direction from the Football Association and UEFA.There were talks between the governing bodies and West Ham about cal...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor admitted his team are still on a steep learning curve after they hung on to defeat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at Edgeley Park.Last season’s National League champions probably just about deserved their second win of the League Two campaign after the visitors came back fighting in the second half.An early Fraser Horsfall header was decisive.Challinor said: “We real...Full Story »

Stockport will be without suspended skipper Paddy Madden for the home clash with AFC Wimbledon.The experienced forward was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Swindon midfielder Saidou Khan.Full-back Macauley Southam-Hales will also be absent as he serves the final game of a three-match ban for his sending-off against Doncaster.Boss Dave Challinor made nine changes for the midweek EFL Troph...Full Story »

The Athletic has published a long article today revealing a number of behind-the-scenes details about Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United this summer, including his transfer status. Ronaldo wants to leave Man Utd but so far there has been no real approach from any of the big Champions League clubs. In fact only Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal FC made a formal offer, but joining them would...Full Story »

Telling Josh Gordon to play more centrally is reaping rewards for Barrow manager Pete Wild after his forward’s latest strike earned victory at AFC Wimbledon.Gordon scored seven times in his first season for the Bluebirds, but he already his four in this campaign, with his early effort at Plough Lane ultimately being the difference.The turnaround in the 27-year-old’s fortunes is refle...Full Story »

Josh Gordon’s early goal gave Barrow their fifth win in six League Two  games as they dug out a 1-0 victory at AFC Wimbledon.Having struggled against relegation in the last two seasons, Pete Wild’s Bluebirds now find themselves second in the table, although they had to see out a tough second half at Plough Lane.Barrow were ahead in the 10th minute when Ben Whitfield sent in a te...Full Story »

Harry Pell could make a second AFC Wimbledon debut when Crawley visit the Cherry Red Records Stadium in League Two on Saturday.The midfielder, previously with the Dons from 2013 to 2015, rejoined this week from Accrington on a two-year deal.On-loan forward Kyle Hudlin remains unavailable due to a groin injury that has seen him return to his parent club Huddersfield for treatment.Alex Woodyard ha...Full Story »

Crawley boss Kevin Betsy felt the crowd’s reaction to the 2-0 home defeat by AFC Wimbledon was “a bit harsh”.First-half goals from Nathan Young-Coombes and Ethan Chislett sent 10-man Crawley crashing to their fourth defeat in the opening five league games and fans vented their frustration at the finish by booing the team off.Crawley played the final 35 minutes with 10 men after...Full Story »

First-half goals from Nathan Young-Coombes and Ethan Chislett gave AFC Wimbledon their first League Two win since the opening day as a 2-0 triumph sent Crawley crashing to a fourth defeat in five games.The Reds had to play the final 35 minutes with 10 men after defender Tony Craig was sent off for two bookable offences and there were boos from home fans at the finish.Kevin Betsy confidently went...Full Story »

Arsenal are in great form and will be looking for a third straight win when they visit AFC Bournemouth in the EPL on Saturday. The Gunners won 4-2 against Leicester City in their last match, and won twice in a row to start the season, which is a satisfactory performance overall. Although Takehiro Tomiyasu has recovered from injury, we believe Ben White will continue to take the starting pos...Full Story »

Ludwig Francillette could remain on the sidelines for Crawley when they face AFC Wimbledon.The defender was forced off against Harrogate after picking up a knock and did not feature against Northampton in midweek.Fellow defender Dion Conroy may also be absent after missing out against the Cobblers and manager Kevin Betsy admitted he is waiting to see which players may be available to play agains...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted Tuesday night’s 5-2 League Two comeback thrashing of 10-men AFC Wimbledon was much-needed.After losing three of their first four games, the Stags came from 2-0 down to see off the Dons in style after the visitors had Chris Gunter sent off for retaliation after Stephen Quinn had kicked the ball at him at 2-2 just before the break.“We needed that wi...Full Story »

Mansfield fought back after going 2-0 down to see off 10-men AFC Wimbledon 5-2 in a League Two thriller on Tuesday night.An all-action first half saw Josh Davison establish a 2-0 lead for Wimbledon inside 16 minutes before Stags fought back and Chris Gunter was sent off for retaliation.Nathan Young-Coombes fed Davison into the box to fire under Christy Pym from the right after four minutes and &...Full Story »

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough will welcome back Jordan Bowery for the Sky Bet League Two game against AFC Wimbledon.Bowery missed the weekend defeat at Leyton Orient through suspension after being sent off in the Carabao Cup loss to Derby.Clough has concerns over the fitness of Hiram Boateng, Lucas Akins and Oli Hawkins.Boateng, who was substituted at half-time against Orient, and Hawkins both ...Full Story »

Chelsea have finished in the top five for the past five seasons, winning several titles in each event. They have brought in a number of quality players on all fronts this summer, making a big difference to their squad for the new season. However, in terms of the new season's opening game, Chelsea's overall form has yet to improve. Spurs have enjoyed a good run of form since Conte took over a...Full Story »

Ro-Shaun Williams’ first career goal snatched an unlikely 2-2 draw for Doncaster at AFC Wimbledon in a dramatic finale at Plough Lane.A double by Brentford loanee Nathan Young-Coombes – his first two senior goals – looked certain to have won the match for the Dons, only for Rovers to somehow extend their unbeaten start to the League Two season.Lee Tomlin almost opened the scori...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon could revert back to the same league side that started the first two games of the season as Doncaster visit south London.Dons boss Johnnie Jackson made five alterations as his side lost 2-0 to Gillingham in the first round of the Carabao Cup.He has the option to once again name the team which opened the campaign with a league win over the Gills and a draw at Hartlepool.Striker Davi...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon striker David Fisher is in line to feature against Gillingham in the Carabao Cup.Fisher has recovered from a hamstring injury and was an unused substitute at Hartlepool on Saturday.Boss Johnnie Jackson named an unchanged starting line-up for their first two matches but he could make alterations for the cup game.Kyle Hudlin and Nathan Young-Coombes are also pushing for places in att...Full Story »