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AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 17 September 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Cherry Red Records Stadium, London |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football |
A sold-out Cherry Red Records Stadium hosts one of the fiercest rivalries in the country as AFC Wimbledon take on MK Dons in League One on Thursday night.
The hosts arrive in good order, sitting seventh in the table with 10 points from their opening six games and fresh from a home win over Doncaster.
MK Dons, up in the third tier after promotion and now managed by Paul Warne, are stuck in 20th on five points, still hunting a first win of the season.
There is plenty riding on this one beyond the standings. AFC Wimbledon have kept a clean sheet in their last four meetings with MK Dons across all competitions.
AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Form
Johnnie Jackson's side are flying, up to seventh after winning three of their last four League One matches. A 1-0 home victory over Doncaster Rovers on 12 September was the latest, settled by Myles Hippolyte, who has scored in three of his last four League One outings. The defence has been the platform, with four clean sheets in six.
MK Dons remain winless through their first six League One games this season, drawing five and losing one. Their 1-1 home stalemate with Peterborough United on 12 September summed up their struggles in front of goal. Paul Warne's men have drawn seven of their last eight in the division, a stubborn but frustrating run, with Aaron Collins their main attacking hope.
AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
AFC Wimbledon: Marcus Browne (Injured/out), James Tilley (Injured/out), Dan Sweeney (Injured/doubtful)
MK Dons: Kaine Wilson (Injured/out)
AFC Wimbledon
Dan Sweeney will be assessed after missing the clash with Doncaster, so he is a doubt here. Marcus Browne and James Tilley are both out of contention. The one likely change sees Andy Yiadom recalled at the back for the hosts.
MK Dons
Aaron Collins is a big boost after coming through an injury to start against Peterborough United last time out. Paul Warne could recall Daniel Barlaser to the engine room on Thursday night, with Kaine Wilson unavailable.
AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Predicted Lineup
AFC Wimbledon
Formation: 5-4-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Bursik; Seddon, Ogundere, Johnson, Simmonds, Yiadom; Hippolyte, Smith, Harrison, Maycock; Stockley
MK Dons
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Dennis; Bramall, Nelson, Goode, Jones; Wintle, Barlaser, Gilbey; Collins, Nombe, Paterson
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AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Key Stats & Match Facts
AFC Wimbledon have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches against MK Dons in all competitions.
MK Dons have drawn seven of their last eight matches in League One.
AFC Wimbledon registered four clean sheets in their opening six League One matches, tying Bradford City for the most in the division.
MK Dons' six-match winless start is their second-longest to an EFL campaign in club history, behind only 2005-06.
MK Dons have lost three of their previous five away matches against London clubs, drawing the other two.
AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has all the makings of a tight, messy derby, but the form points one way. The hosts are in good nick and defensively sound, while MK Dons cannot buy a win. We fancy the home side to edge it 2-1.
Best Bets
Charlie Goode to record over 1.5 shots in the Player Shots market. Goode carries a genuine set-piece threat as an aerial presence, and with MK Dons projected to lean on high shot volume and dead-ball situations, the centre-back should get his chances to test the keeper.
Ollie Harrison to score or assist in the To Score Or Assist market. With both teams tipped to find the net and Wimbledon fancied to score first, the midfielder is priced to chip in with a goal involvement, and the underlying numbers back a strong shout for him getting on the scoresheet or teeing one up.
AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on MK Dons' draw habit and Aaron Collins' hot streak, combining the draw, both teams to score, Collins to score anytime and Collins over 2.5 shots.
Aaron Collins has scored in three of his last three League One outings, so backing him to find the net again looks a sensible starting point for the slip.
Collins has also attempted three or more shots in three of his last three, so over 2.5 shots for the frontman fits neatly alongside his goalscoring form.
The draw is hard to ignore with MK Dons having drawn seven of their last eight in League One, a run that speaks for itself against a stubborn Wimbledon side.
Both teams to score completes the ticket, landing in five of the last six MK Dons matches and offering value with two attacks that can find the net.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 10.74/1 and is as short as 9.99/1 elsewhere.
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AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Talking Points
Form and rivalry collide here. Myles Hippolyte is the man in the spotlight after his winner against Doncaster, his third goal in five appearances, and he sits at the heart of a Wimbledon side that has hit seventh. MK Dons, by contrast, are still searching for a first win under Paul Warne and did some tidying in the background, sending defender Charlie Waller to National League club Worthing on loan until December. With the hosts unbeaten in their last four meetings with the Dons and defensively watertight, Warne's men face a real test of that stubborn drawing streak against opponents who know how to keep it tight.
AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons Predictions FAQs
When is the AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons English League One game?
The match kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons being played?
The match is being played at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in London.
Where can I watch AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons?
The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
What competition is AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons in?
The match is being played in English League One.
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