Match report
AFC Wimbledon Defeats Northampton 1-0 in League One Clash
AFC Wimbledon
1–0
FT
Northampton
Mar 8, 2026
AFC Wimbledon staved off a resolute Northampton side to secure a 1-0 victory in their League One encounter on 2026-03-08. Chris Maycock's early goal proved decisive as AFC Wimbledon held on despite multiple substitutions and a late yellow card for Northampton's M. Dyche.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: AFC Wimbledon 1–0 Northampton
- • Goal: Chris Maycock (10') for AFC Wimbledon
- • Assist: Matt Browne (10')
- • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions for both AFC Wimbledon and Northampton
- • Yellow Card: M. Dyche (80')
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 20 J. McDonnell (G)
- 33 I. Ogundere (D)
- 15 P. Bauer (D)
- 6 R. Johnson (D)
- 7 J. Tilley (M)
- 12 A. Smith (M)
- 8 C. Maycock (M)
- 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
- 3 S. Seddon (M)
- 14 M. Stevens (F)
- 11 M. Browne (F)
Substitutes
- 4 J. Reeves
- 31 J. Lewis
- 16 A. Hackford
- 30 R. Nkeng
- 9 O. Bugiel
- 37 Z. Nelson
- 2 N. Asiimwe
Northampton
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Burge (G)
- 2 J. Burroughs (D)
- 24 E. Moore (D)
- 18 M. Forbes (D)
- 21 J. Perkins (D)
- 15 J. Evans (M)
- 23 T. Taylor (M)
- 4 D. Campbell (M)
- 14 T. Fornah (M)
- 8 C. McGeehan (F)
- 9 T. Eaves (F)
Substitutes
- 34 R. Fitzsimons
- 12 N. Guinness-Walker
- 7 S. Hoskins
- 17 M. Jacobs
- 10 E. List
- 27 J. Vale
- 35 M. Dyche
Timeline
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10' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal GoalC. Maycock · Assist: M. Browne -
31' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: Tyrese Fornah · On: M. Dyche -
46' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Burroughs · On: N. Guinness-Walker -
46' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Perkins · On: S. Hoskins -
55' Northampton subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Eaves · On: Jack Vale -
66' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Tilley · On: Joe Lewis -
72' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Stevens · On: O. Bugiel -
72' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Hippolyte · On: Z. Nelson -
80' Northampton Card · Yellow CardM. DycheFoul
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86' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Browne · On: A. Hackford -
86' Northampton subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Taylor · On: M. Jacobs -
87' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Maycock · On: Jake Reeves
Match Stats
| Stat | AFC Wimbledon | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 61% | 50% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 332 | 284 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.90 | 1.46 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 204 | 142 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ AFC Wimbledon took the lead in the 10th minute through Chris Maycock, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Northampton made multiple substitutions in the second half, but could not break through AFC Wimbledon's defensive wall.