AFC Wimbledon face a vital League One relegation clash at home to Blackpool this Saturday. The Dons, 18th in the table with 13 points from 13 games, are desperate for a win after losing their last three matches. Their goal difference of -12, stemming from 9 goals for and 21 against, is a key concern they will need to address. The team's record of three wins and four draws from their 13 games has left them 16 points behind the league leaders Huddersfield.
Their recent form reads LLLDL, with four defeats in the last five. The latest was a 2-1 loss at Crewe last Saturday, where Andy Yiadom's late goal proved only a consolation. That defeat on Saturday 7 November followed a 2-1 loss at Stockport County on Saturday 31 October, where Jayden Stockley scored. The recent run also includes a 1-1 draw with Wycombe on Saturday 24 October and heavy losses to Mansfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday. Striker Jayden Stockley, the team's top scorer with six goals in 13 appearances this season, will lead the line again in a likely 5-3-2 formation. The full squad list shows the same group that started against Crewe is expected to be available.
Opposition analysis
Blackpool arrive at The Cherry Red Records Stadium one place below Wimbledon in 19th but with signs of improved form. They have won two of their last five, including a 2-1 victory over AFC Hornchurch last weekend. Their lineup is also settled in a 5-3-2 shape, featuring striker Yates and defender Casey.
This is a genuine six-pointer near the foot of the standings. A win for Wimbledon could create a four-point cushion over their visitors. The match kicks off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, 14 November. Wimbledon's next fixture after this is a trip to face 7th placed Peterborough United on Tuesday, 17 November.
