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On This Day in 2014 … and 2017 … Wimbledon hosted Plymouth Argyle at Kingsmeadow, failing to score on both occasions. In 2014, the teams played out a 0-0 draw in a League Two game that your editor must admit having no recollection of whatsoever. In 2017, Argyle took all three points from a League One fixture thanks to a second-half Joel Grant goal. The date does not appear to be a successful one for the Dons, with our researchers unable to find a single win. For the masochists out there, highlights of the 2017 defeat to Plymouth, featuring some vintage Liam Trotter pressing, are available on YouTube.
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Wimbledon sit fourth in the table after Saturday’s win at Plymouth Argyle. The 2-1 victory, courtesy of goals from Omar Bugiel (45′) and Marcus Browne (59′), means the Dons are now six unbeaten in League One, and top the form table. Johnnie Jackson praised his side’s “resolute defending” and ability to turn the game around after going behind to a Laurent Tolaj goal after just six minutes. Jackson was especially complimentary of Ryan Johnson, who was making his 100th appearance for the club. Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley, whose side now sit 21st in the division, said his side were “too easy” to crack, especially having gone in front. They are next in action on Thursday night away at Exeter City. Highlights of the match can be found on YouTube.
There are no new injury updates ahead of the weekend’s game with Burton Albion. Albion visit Plough Lane unbeten away from home since August, which matches the Dons unbeaten home record in the league. The game kicks-off at 3.00pm this Saturday (25 October); tickets remain available in the West, East, and North stands.
Tickets for our FA Cup tie with Gateshead are on general sale now. Season ticket holders have until Thursday (23 October) to purchase their usual seats; any unsold ST seats will be released at 5.00pm that day. Tickets have been priced at £15 adults, £10 concessions, and £1 for kids aged 17 and under; they can be brought online on the Dons ticketing web site.
Junior Nkeng has gone on loan to Chatham Town. Nkeng, 18, will stay with the Isthmian Premier side until January. Harry Sidwell has extended his loan at National League South Dagenham & Redbridge for another month. Sidwell, 19, has started the Daggers last seven league games.
AFC Wimbledon Women host Chatham Town in the Women’s FA Cup this Sunday (26 October). The game will be played at Plough Lane and kick-off is at 2.00pm. Tickets are free for kids aged 17 and under; adult tickets are £8. Visit the Dons ticketing web site to book.
Jake Reeves is the subject of the latest Plough Lane By Numbers blog. Tim Hanson highlights the importance of Reeves so far this season, and his ranking within the squad in many areas including successful passes and assists. You can read the blog here.
Dave Bassett was the guest on the latest official AFC Wimbledon podcast. Aaron Paul spoke to our former manager about his time in charge, and asks after some famous urban myths about The Crazy Gang. Links to the show are available here.
The latest 9yrspodcast was released last Saturday morning. Nick and Stu reviewed the draw with Port Vale, before touching on many varied subjects, somewhat off the beaten track. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube via this link.
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