Read our AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster prediction, betting tips, lineups and odds ahead of Saturday's clash. Discover expert bet builder picks and analysis.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, The Cherry Red Records Stadium |
Two clubs at opposite ends of the early mood take to the pitch as AFC Wimbledon host Doncaster in the English League One at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
AFC Wimbledon arrive in decent nick, sitting on seven points and buoyed by a 2-0 win away at Bromley on 7 September 2026. The London side sit 16th in the table.
Doncaster, by contrast, are in a scrap. The visitors sit 22nd with three points from their opening five matches, still chasing a first league win of the campaign.
These two share plenty of history, and both teams have scored in five of the last seven meetings between the clubs in League One, so goals at both ends look part of the script.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Form
AFC Wimbledon have found their feet, winning two of their last three League One outings. The 2-0 win at Bromley on 7 September 2026 saw Jayden Stockley open the scoring before Myles Hippolyte struck on 67 minutes. Both Stockley and Hippolyte have been among the goals in recent weeks, with each netting in two of their last three League One appearances.
Doncaster are struggling, winless in all competitions this season, with their only triumph coming on penalties in the Carabao Cup. They lost 3-2 at home to Plymouth Argyle on 5 September 2026, conceding twice after the 74th minute. The Yorkshire club have failed to win their last five League One matches.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
AFC Wimbledon: Marcus Browne (Injured/out), James Tilley (Injured/out)
Doncaster: Jay Collins (Injured/out), Matt Pearson (Injured/out), Fenton Okoronkwo (Injured/out), Tom Nixon (Injured/doubtful), Jamie Sterry (Injured/doubtful)
AFC Wimbledon
James Tilley will miss the visit of Doncaster after suffering an injury during Monday's clash with Bromley, with Marcus Browne also out. Donnell McNeilly could be recalled up front in Tilley's place.
Doncaster
Neill Byrne and Sean Grehan shook off knocks to start against Plymouth in gameweek five and are expected to feature again. Doncaster hope to have Jamie Sterry back available, though Tom Nixon is close to a first-team return but will likely miss Saturday's game.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Predicted Lineup
AFC Wimbledon
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Bursik; Johnson, Ogundere, Sweeney; Seddon, Hippolyte, Smith, Harrison, Sessegnon; Stockley, McNeilly
Doncaster
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Simkin; Senior, Grehan, Byrne, Sterry; Bailey, Gotts; Hanlan, Hutchinson, O'Reilly; May
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Key Stats & Match Facts
AFC Wimbledon have scored 2+ goals in five of their last seven matches against Doncaster in League One.
There have been 3+ goals scored in five of the last seven meetings between AFC Wimbledon and Doncaster in League One.
AFC Wimbledon have seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last six matches against Doncaster in all competitions.
The 2-0 win over Bromley on 7 September 2026 was AFC Wimbledon's third clean sheet in their opening five League One matches this season.
Doncaster have conceded three goals in consecutive home games across all competitions, losing 3-2 to Plymouth Argyle in League One and 3-1 to Huddersfield Town in the EFL Trophy.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one looks tight. The numbers point towards a share of the spoils, projecting a 1-1 draw between two sides separated by almost nothing. AFC Wimbledon carry the better recent form and home advantage, but Doncaster remain narrow favourites in the win market. With both teams a genuine goal threat, expect a competitive, evenly matched afternoon rather than a comfortable win for either side.
Best Bets
Back Doncaster's attacking midfielder Tommi O'Reilly to score anytime. O'Reilly lines up on the right of Doncaster's attack, where the visitors are rated marginal favourites and projected to score around 1.35 goals. He looks a genuine threat from that position and offers real value against market pricing.
Back AFC Wimbledon centre-back Dan Sweeney to register over 0.5 shots on target. AFC Wimbledon lean heavily on set pieces and frequent crosses, which makes Sweeney a regular threat inside the opposition box. The projection rates his likelihood of landing a shot on target at better than one in two, and that reads as solid value.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Bet Builder
A four-leg bet builder built around goals: Alfie May anytime scorer, over 1.5 AFC Wimbledon goals, both teams to score, and AFC Wimbledon or the draw on the double chance.
Alfie May is the obvious starting point, having scored in four of his last four League One appearances against AFC Wimbledon. He is a nailed-on threat for the visitors.
Over 1.5 AFC Wimbledon goals is grounded in the home attack, with both Myles Hippolyte and Jayden Stockley having scored in two of their last three League One appearances.
Both teams to score stacks up given the goal threats at each end, with May firing for Doncaster and Hippolyte and Stockley carrying the AFC Wimbledon front line.
The AFC Wimbledon or draw double chance completes it, with the hosts in decent nick and Stockley having scored in two of his last three League One outings to help avoid defeat.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 9/1 and is as short as 15/2 elsewhere.
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AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Talking Points
The mood could hardly be more different. AFC Wimbledon head into this on the back of their first away league win of the campaign, and Johnnie Jackson has challenged his players to treat that Bromley display as a benchmark, insisting they should not be accepting anything less now. Doncaster, meanwhile, are chasing their first League One win of the season to climb out of the relegation zone, and having conceded three at home in back-to-back games their defence is the pressing worry. Alfie May remains their standout threat, though, having scored in four of his last four League One meetings with the hosts, so the visitors will not be short of ambition in the final third even from a difficult starting position.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Predictions FAQs
When is the AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster English League One game?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Where is AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster being played?
The match is being played at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in London.
What competition is AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster in?
The match is an English League One fixture.
Who are the predicted goalkeepers for AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster?
AFC Wimbledon are expected to start Bursik in goal, with Simkin set to start for Doncaster.
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