AFC Wimbledon face an anxious wait over the fitness of midfielder James Tilley after he sustained a suspected hamstring injury during Monday's 2-0 victory at Bromley. The 28-year-old provided the assist for Jayden Stockley's eighth-minute opener before being forced off the pitch 20 minutes later.
Manager Johnnie Jackson confirmed the nature of the problem after the match. "It looks like a hamstring, with the way he pulled up and felt it," Jackson said. "How severe it is I don't know yet, we'll have to assess him over the next couple of days."
Jackson described the setback as a significant one for the team. "It's a blow because he started the game really well with a great ball in for Jayden's goal and he was popping up in some interesting areas for us on the pitch," the manager added. "It's a shame for him and probably the only dampener on the night."
The win at Hayes Lane was a positive result for the Dons, who moved up the League Two table with the three points. Stockley's early header set the tone before a second-half goal sealed the away victory. The club's medical staff will now conduct a full evaluation of Tilley to determine the extent of the muscle issue and a potential timeline for his return.
Tilley has been a regular feature in Jackson's side this season, contributing with goals and creativity from midfield. His potential absence would force a reshuffle in the squad ahead of a busy period of fixtures. Fans can check the latest team news and the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page, while the current standings show the Dons' position following this result. The next match is scheduled for this coming Saturday.
