AFC Wimbledon have signed midfielder Zack Nelson on a free transfer. The 21-year-old joins the Dons after spending the second half of last season on loan from Luton Town.

What happened?

Nelson scored once in 19 appearances for AFC Wimbledon during his loan spell. He was released by Luton Town last month after playing 51 times for the club.

Why it matters for AFC Wimbledon

The England Under-20 international has agreed a two-year deal with the Dons. "There's a real togetherness between the players, the staff and the fans," Nelson told the Dons website.

What comes next?

AFC Wimbledon are currently 20th in League One, with 50 points from 43 games, and a recent form of LLLLL. Their last result was a 1-3 loss to Plymouth on 2026-04-18. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 20th in League One | | Points | 50 | | Games played | 43 | | Recent form | LLLLL | | Last result | AFC Wimbledon 1-3 Plymouth | | Next fixture | vs Sutton Utd (away, 2026-07-18) | Nelson is expecting to contribute more goals and assists in the upcoming season. With his signing, AFC Wimbledon aims to improve their performance and move up the league table.