Match report

Northampton Stuns AFC Wimbledon with 2-1 Victory in EFL Trophy

AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
1–2
FT
Northampton
Northampton
Feb 10, 2026

Northampton emerged victorious over AFC Wimbledon in an intense EFL Trophy match, with a 2-1 final scoreline. AFC Wimbledon managed to level the game briefly through M. Stevens, but Northampton’s Jack Vale and T. Eaves were pivotal in securing the win, showcasing the club’s resilience and tactical acumen.

Key Facts

  • • Jack Vale (Northampton) scored in the 38th minute
  • • M. Stevens (AFC Wimbledon) equalized in the 50th minute
  • • T. Eaves (Northampton) scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute
  • • Northampton made multiple substitutions, including Tyrese Fornah and T. Eaves
  • • AFC Wimbledon made substitutions with Joe Lewis and N. Asiimwe

Lineups

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 20 J. McDonnell (G)
  • 2 N. Asiimwe (D)
  • 31 J. Lewis (D)
  • 15 P. Bauer (D)
  • 3 S. Seddon (D)
  • 30 R. Nkeng
  • 8 C. Maycock (M)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
  • 16 A. Hackford (F)
  • 14 M. Stevens (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Bishop
  • 5 S. Hutchinson
  • 6 R. Johnson
  • 7 J. Tilley
  • 9 O. Bugiel
  • 19 O. Foyo
  • 33 I. Ogundere

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Burge (G)
  • 6 J. Willis (D)
  • 35 M. Dyche (D)
  • 3 C. McCarthy (D)
  • 2 J. Burroughs (M)
  • 21 J. Perkins (M)
  • 14 T. Fornah (M)
  • 26 K. McAdam (M)
  • 15 J. Evans (F)
  • 17 M. Jacobs (F)
  • 27 J. Vale (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Dadge
  • 4 D. Campbell
  • 7 S. Hoskins
  • 9 T. Eaves
  • 10 E. List
  • 11 K. Swyer
  • 28 B. Hammond

Timeline

  1. Northampton
    38' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Jack Vale · Assist: M. Jacobs
  2. AFC Wimbledon
    50' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Stevens
  3. AFC Wimbledon
    51' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Lewis · On: Isaac Ogundere
  4. Northampton
    62' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tyrese Fornah · On: D. Campbell
  5. Northampton
    62' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Vale · On: T. Eaves
  6. Northampton
    62' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jake Evans · On: K. Swyer
  7. AFC Wimbledon
    69' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Asiimwe · On: J. Tilley
  8. AFC Wimbledon
    69' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hackford · On: O. Foyo
  9. Northampton
    73' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Eaves · Assist: K. McAdam
  10. Northampton
    75' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    K. McAdam

    Foul

  11. Northampton
    80' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Willis · On: S. Hoskins
  12. Northampton
    90'+4 Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Eaves

    Foul

  13. Northampton
    90' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Perkins · On: B. Hammond

Match Stats

Stat AFC Wimbledon Northampton
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 68% 64%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 12
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 400 327
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 6 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 270 210
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jack Vale’s early goal set the tone for Northampton, giving them a crucial lead early in the match
  • ▸ Northampton’s resilience was evident when T. Eaves scored the winning goal, countering AFC Wimbledon’s brief equalization and securing the victory