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Wimbledon and Walsall go head-to-head today in the League Two Play-Off Final, with a place in League One on the line.

Wimbledon vs Walsall Prediction

  • League One awaits for either Wimbledon or Walsall with over 45,000 supporters set to embark on the famous Arch. 
  • It will be the most attended League Two playoff final since 2018.
  • Both Walsall and Wimbledon finished fourth and fifth respectively in the League Two season and both enjoyed comprehensive wins over Chesterfield and Notts County in the playoff semi-finals.
  • This will be the first time that Wimbledon have appeared at Wembley since 2016 where they defeated Plymouth 2-0 in the playoff final. 
  • Wimbledon are unbeaten in the playoffs, winning four and drawing one in their history. 
  • However, Walsall do enjoy a good record in playoff finals. This will be the third time Walsall have played in an EFL playoff final, winning each of the previous two against Bristol City in a replay in May 1988 and against Reading in May 2001.
  • Walsall last appeared at Wembley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in 2015 where they lost 2-0 to Bristol City.
  • Walsall have the head-to-head advantage this season having snuck a 1-0 win at Plough Lane back in November thanks to Nathan Lowe’s winner.
  • Wimbledon have the upper hand in the head-to-head, winning six of the 13 meetings these two clubs have had previously, with Walsall winning five and just one draw.

Score Prediction: Wimbledon 0-2 Walsall

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Wimbledon vs Walsall Head-to-Head

The two sides have met six times in League Two over the past three seasons, with Wimbledon edging the recent record:

  • 29 March 2025 – Walsall 1-1 AFC Wimbledon

  • 23 November 2024 – AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Walsall

  • 27 April 2024 – AFC Wimbledon 5-1 Walsall

  • 23 September 2023 – Walsall 1-3 AFC Wimbledon

  • 28 March 2023 – AFC Wimbledon 2-0 Walsall

  • 8 October 2022 – Walsall 3-1 AFC Wimbledon

 

Wimbledon vs Walsall Lineups

Wimbledon vs Walsall predicted lineups are brought to you by WhoScored.com.

Wimbledon Predicted Lineup vs Walsall

Goodman, Johnson, Harbottle, Lewis, Tilley, Reeves, Hippolyte, Smith, Neufville, Browne, Stevens

Walsall Predicted Lineup vs Wimbledon

Simkin, Allen, Williams, Okagbue, Gordon, Chang, Stirk, Asiimwe, Hall, Jellis, Matt

Wimbledon vs Walsall Team News

  • For the Dons, one definite absentee will be Sam Hutchinson, who it was revealed suffered a heart attack during the 1-0 win over Grimsby on the final day of the campaign. 
  • Omar Bugiel is another doubt for the Dons’ trip to Wembley, after missing the last playoff match. 
  • Wimbledon could keep with Marcus Browne playing behind Matty Stevens and make more attacking substitutions as the match goes on.
  • Defender Connor Barrett returns for the final having missed the last three games through suspension. 
  • Jack Earing and Priestley Farquharson are still both missing with thigh injuries. Oisin McEntee has trained all week and is fit and back in the squad for the trip to Wembley. 
  • Walsall look set to keep with the same XI as they did in both playoff semi-final games.

 

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Wimbledon vs Walsall Odds

Result Odds Implied Probability
Wimbledon (90 mins) 2/1 33%
Draw (90 mins) 39/20 34%
Walsall (90 mins) 19/10 34%

 

Wimbledon vs Walsall Bet Builder Tips

Our Bet Builder tips for Wimbledon vs Walsall features Neufville 1+ Fouls, Half Time Draw & Browne 1+ Shot on Target.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 9/2 with bet365. 

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  • Wallsall's left side of their attack features Josh Gordon and Jamie Jellis who draw 1.43 and 1.25 fouls per 90 respectively. Jamille Matt (striker) also draws 1.92 fouls per 90. I expect the left side of Wimbledon's defence to be kept busy. Tasked with dealing with these players is right back Neufville, who committed four fouls over the two legs of the semi-final.
  • Wimbledon were level at half-time in 27 of their 48 league games, while Walsall were level in 26. The high stakes of a play-off final, combined with Wimbledon’s defensive solidity (best in the league) suggest a cautious first half. 
  • Marcus Browne averages 1.7 shots on target per 90 and despite only starting 12 games this season he has shown just how willing he is to get a shot off when he gets a chance (averages 4.5 shots per 90). He had four shots (one on target) when these sides met in matchweek 39.