AFC Wimbledon manager Jackson has thanked Newcastle for their prompt response to the flooding of their stadium. The Carabao Cup third-round match was moved to Newcastle due to the stadium issue.

What happened?

The flooding forced the match to be relocated, and Newcastle's generosity has been praised by Jackson. He said: "We want to say thank you to Newcastle as a club. They were really helpful in switching the game so quickly – they didn’t have to do that."

Why it matters for AFC Wimbledon

The match against Newcastle will be a tough test for AFC Wimbledon, who are currently 19th in League One with 53 points from 46 games. Their recent form has been LWLLL, and they will be looking to improve on this. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 19th | | Points | 53 | | Recent form | LWLLL |

What comes next?

AFC Wimbledon will face Newcastle in the EFL Cup, and then play Sutton Utd away on 2026-07-18. Their last result was a 0-4 loss to Huddersfield on 2026-05-02. Jackson praised Newcastle's football prowess, saying they are "a great side" and that the match will be "a brilliant test" for his team. The current goal difference for AFC Wimbledon is -21, with 51 goals scored and 72 conceded. They are 50 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. AFC Wimbledon will be looking to bounce back from their recent form and make a strong showing in the EFL Cup.