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AFC Wimbledon vs. Portsmouth
Sat 13 October 2018 15:00
Referee
Lee Probert
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AFC Wimbledon

Last updated: Sat 13 October 2018 21:02
In Brief

Wimbledon are coming from a 1:0 defeat at Plymouth. Only a point above the drop zone now. James Hanson is hoping to return.

Looking Back

Wimbledon are coming from a 1:0 defeat at Plymouth. The Dons have therefore become the first League One side to suffer a defeat in the hands of the Dons this season and it was another extremely frustrating afternoon for them, as they wasted several clear-cut chances before conceding.

Neal Ardley has admitted that his side need to find a constant source of goals if they are to move up the table. They are currently only a point above the relegation zone.

Looking Ahead

James Hanson has been struggling with an injury for more than a month now. The big striker is back in full training and will be hoping to feature.

Terell Thomas is finally back in full training. However, given that the on-loan defender has been out for more than two months, he is not expected to feature.

Points of Interest

Despite creating a fair amount of chances in each game, Wimbledon are currently the joint-worst scorers in the league, having netted only nine times in twelve games.

Portsmouth

Last updated: Sat 13 October 2018 21:02
In Brief

A heavily rotated Portsmouth side claimed a 1:0 EFL Trophy win over Crawley. Ronan Curtis is away on international duty. Dion Donohue is finally fit.

Looking Back

As expected, Kenny Jackett applied heavy rotation in his side's midweek EFL Trophy game against Crawley. Pompey still managed to pick up a win and overcame the Red Devils with a 1:0 scoreline.

Their most recent league game saw their unbeaten start to the season come to a surprising end, as they succumbed to a bitterly disappointing home defeat to Gillingham. They remain at the top of the table and the big question is how they respond now.

Looking Ahead

Ronan Curtis is unavailable for selection, as he is away on international duty with the Ireland U21 side.

Andre Green and David Wheeler remain unavailable for selection until the end of the month. However, Dion Donohue is finally available again and will be hoping to be in the squad.

Points of Interest

Portsmouth lost to Wimbledon when the two sides met in the League Cup in August this year. However, they won each of their last three league games against the Dons.

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Portsmouth

Last updated: Sat 13 October 2018 21:02
In Brief

A heavily rotated Portsmouth side claimed a 1:0 EFL Trophy win over Crawley. Ronan Curtis is away on international duty. Dion Donohue is finally fit.

Looking Back

As expected, Kenny Jackett applied heavy rotation in his side's midweek EFL Trophy game against Crawley. Pompey still managed to pick up a win and overcame the Red Devils with a 1:0 scoreline.

Their most recent league game saw their unbeaten start to the season come to a surprising end, as they succumbed to a bitterly disappointing home defeat to Gillingham. They remain at the top of the table and the big question is how they respond now.

Looking Ahead

Ronan Curtis is unavailable for selection, as he is away on international duty with the Ireland U21 side.

Andre Green and David Wheeler remain unavailable for selection until the end of the month. However, Dion Donohue is finally available again and will be hoping to be in the squad.

Points of Interest

Portsmouth lost to Wimbledon when the two sides met in the League Cup in August this year. However, they won each of their last three league games against the Dons.

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Round 1
Sunderland - Charlton Athletic 2 - 1
Round 7
Sunderland - Fleetwood Town 1 - 1
Round 13
AFC Wimbledon - Portsmouth 1 - 2
Round 18
Sunderland - Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 1
Portsmouth - Charlton Athletic 1 - 2
Round 32
Oxford United - Sunderland 1 - 1
Round 33
Sunderland - Accrington Stanley 2 - 2
Doncaster Rovers - Bristol Rovers 4 - 1
Round 39
Luton Town - Doncaster Rovers 4 - 0
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Doncaster Rovers - Charlton Athletic 1 - 2
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
Portsmouth - Sunderland 0 - 0
Charlton Athletic - Doncaster Rovers 2 - 3
(4 : 3 AP)
Round Play-Off Final
Charlton Athletic - Sunderland 2 - 1