AFC Wimbledon's solid defensive foundation will be tested again when they visit Cambridge United this Saturday. The Dons have conceded just seven goals in seven League One games this season, a record that has them sitting seventh with 11 points.
Their recent form shows three wins, one draw and one loss from the last five outings. The most recent was a goalless draw at home to Milton Keynes Dons last weekend. That result highlighted the current challenge: while the back line is sturdy, goals have been hard to come by at the other end. The team has scored only five times in the league so far.
Top scorer Myles Hippolyte, with three goals, will be key to unlocking a Cambridge side that sits two places above them in fifth. The Dons' overall defensive numbers are impressive, with an average of just 0.71 goals conceded per game. They have also kept their opponents to a 42% shots-on-target rate.
Manager Johnnie Jackson will demand more cutting edge from his side at the Abbey Stadium. The squad has shown it can grind out results, as seen in the 1-0 win over Doncaster earlier this month. A victory this weekend could see Wimbledon climb into the playoff positions. The full schedule ahead is on our fixtures list. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, 26 September.
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