AFC Wimbledon's League One form and head-to-head record with Wigan Athletic are under the microscope ahead of their next fixture. The BBC's statistical preview highlights the struggles of both clubs at the foot of the table early in the season.
Johnnie Jackson's side currently occupies 23rd place in the League One standings. They have taken just a single point from their opening two matches, with a record of zero wins, one draw, and one loss. Their recent form is marked by a draw followed by a loss. The Dons have scored no goals and conceded three, leaving them with a minus-three goal difference. They sit six points behind early leaders Blackpool.
The broader picture is concerning for Wimbledon supporters. In their last ten League One fixtures, the team has managed only one victory and one draw, suffering eight defeats. Across those ten games, they have found the net just twice. This poor run includes eight losses from their last ten outings. Their last league win against Wigan came in April, a narrow 1-0 victory. Securing back-to-back wins against the Latics would be a first for the club.
Wigan Athletic present a specific historical challenge for AFC Wimbledon, particularly at Plough Lane. The visitors are unbeaten in their four away league games against the Dons, recording three wins and a draw. This record means Wigan have only faced Barnsley more times on the road in the EFL without losing, with nine such games. For this match, Jackson is expected to set his team up in a 3-5-2 formation, while Wigan manager Gary Caldwell is likely to opt for a 3-4-2-1 shape.
The match will be overseen by referee Andrew Humphries. He will be assisted by linesmen Marcus Carmichael and Michael Webb, with Carl Fitch-Jackson acting as the fourth official. Their task will be to manage a fixture between two teams desperate for points.
Immediate focus turns to a quick turnaround. Following the Wigan match, AFC Wimbledon travel to face Burton Albion on September 2nd. Burton currently sit 12th in the table, presenting another tough test. The club's fixtures list shows a busy period ahead as they seek to climb away from the relegation zone. With both Wimbledon and Wigan in the bottom two places, this fixture carries significant early weight. Wigan are 24th with zero points and are the only League One side to lose both of their opening games this season. They have not lost their first three matches of an EFL campaign since the 1994-95 season in League Two. Fans can analyze the team's underlying numbers on our stats page.
