AFC Wimbledon have lost experienced midfielder Sam Hutchinson to Farnham Town after he agreed a two-year contract with the National League South newcomers. The 36-year-old completed 18 months at Plough Lane, having joined in December 2024 from Reading.
What happened?
Hutchinson’s departure follows his release from AFC Wimbledon at the end of last season. Farnham Town announced the capture on Saturday, marking the club’s highest-profile signing in its history. The midfielder, who has racked up nearly 300 senior appearances, brings Championship pedigree and dressing-room leadership to the Surrey-based club.
Why it matters for AFC Wimbledon
The Dons finished 19th in League One last term with 53 points and a −21 goal difference, their recent form reading LWLLL. Hutchinson’s exit leaves a gap in midfield depth as manager Mark Robinson plots a summer rebuild. His exit comes weeks after the club’s 0-4 loss to Huddersfield on 2 May 2026, a result that capped a difficult final stretch.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 19th in League One, 53 pts, 15W-8D-23L from 46 games, recent form LWLLL.
What comes next for Farnham Town?
Farnham chairman Harry Hugo called Hutchinson “the highest-profile signing in the club’s history,” adding the player chose a fresh challenge over Football League offers. Manager Paul Johnson expects the 36-year-old to raise standards immediately, noting Hutchinson has already trained with the first team and featured in pre-season friendlies. The club kicks off its National League South campaign aiming to harness his 200-plus appearances for Sheffield Wednesday and Reading.
Player profile: Sam Hutchinson
A Chelsea academy graduate, Hutchinson overcame early injury hurdles to become a reliable presence at Hillsborough. He made more than 200 Owls appearances before spells at Reading and Wimbledon. His versatility-covering midfield and defence-gives Farnham tactical options as it adapts to non-league football for the first time.
