AFC Wimbledon secured a point but extended their winless run with a 1-1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The result leaves the Dons 16th in League One with 12 points from 11 games, a position they will aim to improve before a tough trip to leaders Stockport County next weekend.
Jayden Stockley opened the scoring in the 29th minute. James Tilley's cross from the left struck the post and the rebound fell perfectly for the striker to finish. Wycombe responded on the hour mark, with Jayden Wareham keeping the ball alive on the byline before cutting it back for Fred Onyedinma to slot home the equaliser.
The match was played in very wet conditions, with Wimbledon seeing only 34% of possession. They created 14 shots but only two were on target, compared to Wycombe's six. Steve Seddon received the game's only yellow card for a foul in the 67th minute. Johnnie Jackson made three second-half substitutions, introducing Callum Maycock, Steven Sessegnon and Hedges in an attempt to find a winner.
Manager reaction
AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson said the performance was a significant improvement after heavy defeats to Sheffield Wednesday and Mansfield Town. Jackson told reporters. He felt the point was fair but admitted disappointment at not winning after taking the lead. "It was important not to lose after two tough results, and the point was well worth it."
Wycombe head coach Tom Hounsell acknowledged his side's composure. "We know it's a difficult place to come to," he said, adding that his team managed the game well for long periods but were hit by a "sucker punch" of a goal. He praised his team's character to come back and get a point on the road.
Match details and context
Wimbledon's goal was Jayden Stockley's fourth of the season, making him the club's joint-top scorer. The Dons have now failed to win in six League One matches, a run comprising three draws and three defeats. Their last league victory came on August 31 against Cambridge United.
Wycombe Wanderers, who sit 13th in the table with 14 points, have now drawn four of their last five away games in the league. The Chairboys made two changes to their starting lineup from their previous match, with defender Joe Low returning from suspension.
Looking ahead
The draw means Wimbledon's recent form reads two draws and three losses from their last five league outings. They have scored seven goals but conceded 18 this season, leaving them with a negative goal difference of minus 11. Attention now turns to a midweek EFL Trophy fixture against Arsenal U21s on Tuesday, before that key league meeting with Stockport.
