Match report

Arsenal Defeats AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in League Cup

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–0
FT
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Sep 22, 2021

Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the League Cup, thanks to a penalty from Alexandre Lacazette, a goal from E. Smith Rowe, and a late strike by E. Nketiah. Despite the lopsided scoreline, AFC Wimbledon managed to put up a spirited defense, receiving two yellow cards in the process.

Key Facts

  • • Alexandre Lacazette scored the opening goal from the penalty spot in the 11th minute.
  • • E. Smith Rowe netted Arsenal's second goal in the 77th minute, with an assist from Lacazette.
  • • E. Nketiah sealed the win with a goal in the 80th minute, with an assist from Cédric Soares.
  • • AFC Wimbledon received two yellow cards from L. McCormick and B. Heneghan.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 17 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 22 Pablo Marí (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 20 Nuno Tavares (D)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 23 A. Lokonga (M)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)
  • 30 E. Nketiah (M)
  • 35 Gabriel Martinelli (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 E. Smith Rowe
  • 7 B. Saka
  • 26 F. Balogun
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny
  • 31 S. Kolašinac
  • 49 K. Hein
  • 21 C. Chambers

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Tzanev (G)
  • 5 W. Nightingale (D)
  • 22 B. Heneghan (D)
  • 18 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 4 A. Woodyard (M)
  • 21 L. McCormick (M)
  • 8 A. Hartigan (M)
  • 2 H. Lawrence (D)
  • 12 J. Rudoni (M)
  • 10 A. Assal (F)
  • 9 O. Palmer (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Presley
  • 16 D. Awokoya-Mebude
  • 11 E. Chislett
  • 3 D. Csóka
  • 31 Z. Oualah
  • 7 C. Alexander
  • 6 G. Marsh

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    11' Arsenal Goal · Penalty
    Alexandre Lacazette
  2. AFC Wimbledon
    30' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    L. McCormick

    Foul

  3. AFC Wimbledon
    45' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    B. Heneghan

    Foul

  4. AFC Wimbledon
    54' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Palmer · On: Aaron Pressley
  5. Arsenal
    60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Partey · On: E. Smith Rowe
  6. AFC Wimbledon
    60' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. McCormick · On: D. Awokoya-Mebude
  7. AFC Wimbledon
    68' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rudoni · On: E. Chislett
  8. Arsenal
    76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: B. Saka
  9. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Smith Rowe · Assist: Alexandre Lacazette
  10. Arsenal
    80' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nketiah · Assist: Cédric Soares
  11. Arsenal
    83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Nketiah · On: F. Balogun

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal AFC Wimbledon
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 4
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 563 341
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 5 0
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 497 278
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alexandre Lacazette's early penalty gave Arsenal a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ E. Smith Rowe's goal in the 77th minute solidified Arsenal's control over the game, leaving AFC Wimbledon with little hope of a comeback.