AFC Wimbledon will look to extend their recent dominance over MK Dons when the two sides meet in League One this week. The Dons are unbeaten across the last three league fixtures between the clubs, winning twice and drawing once while not conceding a single goal.
That defensive solidity has been a hallmark of their start to the season. Only Bradford City have matched AFC Wimbledon's tally of four clean sheets from the opening six matches. This is just the second time in the club's history they have managed that feat at this stage of a campaign, having also done so in the 2024-25 season.
Their current form is strong, sitting seventh in the table with 10 points. A 1-0 win over Doncaster last time out, courtesy of a Myles Hippolyte goal, made it back-to-back victories. The team has worked for 2,430 goal minutes this season, a sign of their defensive organisation. You can review the full fixtures list to see the upcoming schedule, with their next match a tough away trip to fourth-placed Cambridge United on 26 September.
MK Dons' winless start
In stark contrast, their opponents arrive at Plough Lane still searching for a first league win this term. MK Dons have drawn five and lost one of their opening six matches. Only once before, in the 2005-06 season, have they failed to win any of their first seven games in an EFL campaign.
Their recent record in London has also soured after a long period of resilience. Between April 2017 and September 2023, they went nine league visits to the capital without defeat, winning six and drawing three. Since that run ended, they have lost three of their last five such trips.
Key figures and context
Myles Hippolyte, with three goals this season, will be a key threat for the home side. He scored in the recent wins over both Doncaster and Bromley. The squad's overall defensive record is a platform for success, detailed further in the team stats.
Looking ahead, a win could see AFC Wimbledon close the gap on the automatic promotion places. They currently sit three points behind leaders Sheffield Wednesday.
The historical edge is clear. AFC Wimbledon have recorded more wins and clean sheets in the last three meetings than they managed across the prior ten EFL clashes combined. That recent history, combined with current form, gives them a significant psychological advantage heading into this latest chapter of the rivalry. The full squad is available for selection as they aim to maintain their strong defensive start.
