AFC Wimbledon prepare for a key League One fixture against Mansfield Town on Tuesday, aiming to halt a five-game winless streak. The Dons are reeling from a 5-0 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday last Friday, a result that leaves them 15th in the league table with 12 points from 10 matches.

That heavy loss at Hillsborough saw Wimbledon concede five times in a league game for the first time this season. Barry Bannan, Davis Keillor-Dunn, Harry Gray and Callum Slattery were all on the scoresheet for the hosts. The Dons' only recent goal came from Jayden Stockley in the 2-1 loss at Plymouth, and the striker remains their top scorer this campaign with four goals.

Recent form and opposition threat

Wimbledon's recent form reads two losses and three draws. After the Plymouth defeat, they drew 0-0 with Barnet in the EFL Trophy and 1-1 at Cambridge United. Their last league win was a 1-0 victory over Doncaster back on 12 September.

Mansfield Town, who sit 13th, arrive at Plough Lane after a 1-1 draw with Oxford United. Their recent results have been mixed, with a win over Bromley but a loss to Port Vale in the Trophy. The last meeting between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw at Field Mill in February.

Match details and context

Tuesday's match kicks off at 19:45 at Plough Lane. Wimbledon are expected to make changes following the heavy defeat, but the starting lineup from that game provides a base. Bursik started in goal behind a back five of Yiadom, Sessegnon, Seddon, Johnson and Sasu. Callum Maycock, Harrison, Smith and Hippolyte were in midfield, with Stockley leading the line. Jackson confirmed that midfielder Jack Rudoni is a major doubt for the next fixture due to a hamstring strain picked up in training.

Mansfield's last outing saw them deploy a 3-1-4-2 formation, with Roberts in goal and a back three including Hewitt and Oshilaja. Reed anchored the midfield ahead of them. Key attacker Davis Keillor-Dunn, who scored against Wimbledon last week for Sheffield Wednesday, is now a key threat for the visitors and is expected to start.

With eight points separating them from leaders Bradford, Wimbledon need a result to stabilise their season. A win would provide a vital boost ahead of the next run of fixtures. The team returns to Plough Lane on Tuesday evening looking for a response in front of their home supporters.