AFC Wimbledon take on the visitors Stevenage in round 1 match of EFL Trophy group stage. The match will be played on Tuesday, September 2nd at The Cherry Red Records Stadium (London).
«Wimbledon» has reached a new level. The “Dons” can rightly be considered a legend of English football. Not in terms of trophies — their only cup triumph belongs to the predecessor of the current project. At the start of the century, the team was controversially relocated, becoming “MK Dons,” and in response, fans created a new club to keep the spirit alive. That club has already reached League One in the past but couldn’t stay there. Now, after finishing only 5th in League Two last season, they returned through the playoffs. As expected, the newcomer has faced challenges, but victories are still coming regularly. They even had chances against Bradford but eventually lost 2-3. In the League Cup, they knocked out Gillingham on penalties after a 1-1 draw before suffering a narrow defeat to Reading. Despite inconsistency, Wimbledon’s fighting spirit and ability to compete against stronger teams have impressed early in the campaign. If they manage to stabilize their defense, they could establish themselves as a solid League One side this season.
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«Stevenage» project is quite young by English standards, as they will celebrate only their 50th anniversary next year. For most of their history, they played in the lower tiers. In 2023, they finally climbed into League One and managed to stay afloat as mid-table contenders. Last season, they collected 15 wins and 57 points, which was enough for a respectable 14th place. This season might bring even more progress, as their start has been very promising with several victories. Although they were quickly eliminated from the League Cup by Charlton, it may have been a deliberate choice to focus on the league. A sudden loss to Huddersfield followed a strong run, but they immediately bounced back with a 1-0 win over Wycombe. Their current form suggests they could push into the top half of the table. With their improving squad depth and confidence, Stevenage are shaping up as a tough side to face in League One.
In 2023, “Boro” twice defeated Wimbledon in League Two. However, in the Trophy later that year, it was the “Dons” who came out on top. The visitors look strong and have the momentum — we believe they can secure the win here.
Prediction for the match: Stevenage to win.
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