AFC Wimbledon FC News

Santa stops play: how Brentford’s Christmas plan proved cold turkey
24/12/2023 by TheGuardian
It’s nearly 40 years since the plan to meet the Crazy Gang in a ground-breaking fixture hit the bu..
Ali al-Hamadi caps Wimbledon rout as Ramsgate’s FA Cup dream left in tatters
04/12/2023 by TheGuardian
Ramsgate’s FA Cup adventure came to an end as they were blown away by an AFC Wimbledon side inspir..
Medy Elito: ‘Every single one of Ramsgate’s players has got a song’
03/12/2023 by TheGuardian
Eighth-tier club’s star has a musical alter ego and says the power of a good tune can inspire an F..
AFC Wimbledon join campaign to end gambling sponsorship in football
17/11/2023 by TheGuardian
Dons are fifth English league side to join the Big Step schemeManager Johnnie Jackson backs League T..
AFC Wimbledon succumb to smash-and-grab Bradford winner
16/10/2023 by Wimbledonguardian
A second-half smash-and-grab goal by substitute Emmanuel Osadebe consigned AFC Wimbledon to a 1-0 de..
Al-Hamadi hat trick gives Wimbledon win against Tranmere
02/10/2023 by Wimbledonguardian
Wimbledon returned to winning ways at home in emphatic style, coming back from behind to win 4-1, th..
Wrexham fans, decide: how do you like your football – dignified or Disneyfied? | Simon Childs
20/09/2023 by TheGuardian
The club’s Hollywood ‘fairytale’ highlights the predicament of grassroots clubs trying to surv..
Match report: AFC Wimbledon denied by late Crewe equaliser
17/09/2023 by Wimbledonguardian
A dramatic late goal denied Wimbledon a return to winning ways as Crewe Alexandra came back from 2-0..
Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández shows his worth with AFC Wimbledon winner
30/08/2023 by TheGuardian
If in doubt turn to the £106.8m world champion sitting on the bench. It was the equivalent of money..
AFC Wimbledon's Alex Pierce on good vibes this season
30/08/2023 by Wimbledonguardian
AFC Wimbledon vice-captain Alex Pearce spoke exclusively to Wimbledon Times ahead of his team's clas..
‘The odds were all against me’: Ali al-Hamadi’s odyssey from Iraq to AFC Wimbledon
30/08/2023 by TheGuardian
21-year-old Iraq striker whose mother fled with him to Liverpool when he was one faces Chelsea in th..
AFC Wimbledon rue missed chances in draw with Forest Green
29/08/2023 by Wimbledonguardian
Football is the most unpredictable game, even when it is entirely predictable. 1-1 is one of the mos..
AFC Wimbledon fans raise over £4m to keep Plough Lane return alive
13/02/2020 by TheGuardian
Supporters closing in on initial £5m target‘It is very likely the club will secure the remainderâ..
Majority of AFC Wimbledon fans oppose private investors in new stadium
10/12/2019 by TheGuardian
60% at Dons’ Trust meeting against external investmentEx-chairman Kris Stewart: ‘We lose control..
AFC Wimbledon ethos faces challenge over stadium money shortfall
09/12/2019 by TheGuardian
• Meeting will discuss change in supporter-owned structure• Club need extra £11m for constructi..
The fanatical world of football pin badges
28/11/2019 by TheGuardian
With matchday programmes seemingly in decline, perhaps pin badges will fulfil the collector’s need..
Wimbledon Park Bowls Club celebrate 110 years in style
19/10/2019 by Wimbledonguardian
Wimbledon Park Bowls Club celebrated one of their most successful seasons in their 110 year history...
AFC Wimbledon manager Wally Downes banned for 28 days for betting breaches
18/10/2019 by TheGuardian
Downes banned until 14 November and fined £3,000 by FAFA says he placed bets on eight games from 20..
AFC Wimbledon suspend boss Downes after FA betting charge
25/09/2019 by Wimbledonguardian
AFC Wimbledon boss Wally Downes has been suspended after being charged by the Football Association w..
AFC Wimbledon suspend manager Wally Downes after FA betting charge
25/09/2019 by TheGuardian
• Downes alleged to have placed eight bets on football matches• Charge relates to period from No..
AFC Wimbledon sign Forss, Saunders and Delaney on loan
03/09/2019 by Wimbledonguardian
AFC Wimbledon completed the loan signings of Marcus Forss, Ryan Delaney, and Max Sanders on Mondayâ€..
Ex-AFC Wimbledon chairman says keeping Gigg Lane vital for Bury phoenix club plans
29/08/2019 by Wimbledonguardian
Bury supporters have been advised keeping Gigg Lane is key to starting a phoenix club after the Shak..
MK Dons’ Alex Gilbey holds nerve to knock out AFC Wimbledon in shootout
13/08/2019 by TheGuardian
“We are the resurrection‚“ read a banner in the Chemflow End at Kingsmeadow but it was the fal..
Wimbledon’s Wally Downes: ‘There’s a massive snobbery if you play the ball long’
12/08/2019 by TheGuardian
His club pulled off an extraordinary escape in League One and now prepares to meet its bitterest riv..
Dons make decisive move to complete signing number six
29/07/2019 by Wimbledonguardian
Wally Downes has moved swiftly in the transfer market to clinch the signing of central midfielder Ca..