Match report

AFC Wimbledon Defeats Bradford 3-1 in League One Clash

AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
3–1
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Feb 21, 2026

AFC Wimbledon secured a crucial win against Bradford in the League One competition. Goals from J. Tilley, M. Browne, and M. Stevens ensured a comfortable lead for AFC Wimbledon despite S. Humphrys scoring a consolation goal for Bradford.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AFC Wimbledon 3–1 Bradford
  • • Goals: J. Tilley (11'), M. Browne (42'), M. Stevens (67') for AFC Wimbledon; S. Humphrys (76') for Bradford
  • • Substitutions: Alistair Smith and Isaac Ogundere notable contributors for AFC Wimbledon, while Curtis Tilt came on for Bradford
  • • Yellow Card: M. Hippolyte received a yellow card at the 35th minute

Lineups

AFC Wimbledon

Starting XI

  • 1 Nathan Bishop (G)
  • 7 James Tilley (D)
  • 33 Isaac Ogundere (D)
  • 15 Patrick Bauer (D)
  • 6 Ryan Johnson (D)
  • 3 Steve Seddon (D)
  • 12 Alistair Smith (M)
  • 8 Callum Maycock (M)
  • 21 Myles Hippolyte (M)
  • 14 Mathew Stevens (F)
  • 11 Marcus Browne (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Omar Bugiel
  • 16 Antwoine Hackford
  • 20 Joe McDonnell
  • 4 Jake Reeves
  • 2 Nathan Asiimwe
  • 37 Zack Nelson
  • 30 Junior Nkeng

Bradford

Starting XI

  • 1 Sam Walker (G)
  • 28 Matthew Pennington (D)
  • 18 Ciaran Kelly (D)
  • 26 Curtis Tilt (D)
  • 7 Josh Neufville (M)
  • 21 Jenson Metcalfe (M)
  • 8 Lee Evans (M)
  • 3 Ibou Touray (M)
  • 14 Paul Mullin (F)
  • 40 Louie Sibley (F)
  • 19 Kayden Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Aden Baldwin
  • 23 Bobby Pointon
  • 11 Stephen Humphrys
  • 27 Ethan Wheatley
  • 25 Joe Hilton
  • 33 Harrison Ashby
  • 10 Antoni Sarcevic

Timeline

  1. AFC Wimbledon
    11' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Tilley · Assist: Isaac Ogundere
  2. AFC Wimbledon
    35' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hippolyte

    Foul

  3. AFC Wimbledon
    42' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Browne · Assist: M. Hippolyte
  4. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Curtis Tilt · On: A. Baldwin
  5. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sibley · On: Bobby Pointon
  6. Bradford
    63' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mullin · On: Ethan Wheatley
  7. Bradford
    63' Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kayden Jackson · On: S. Humphrys
  8. AFC Wimbledon
    67' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Stevens · Assist: Alistair Smith
  9. Bradford
    76' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Humphrys · Assist: L. Evans
  10. AFC Wimbledon
    82' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Stevens · On: O. Bugiel
  11. AFC Wimbledon
    82' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Browne · On: A. Hackford

Match Stats

Stat AFC Wimbledon Bradford
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 65% 61%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 5
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 376 384
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 0
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 245 234
Shots Inside Box 4 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AFC Wimbledon's early goal by J. Tilley set the tone, establishing control in the first half.
  • ▸ Bradford introduced multiple substitutes to change momentum but M. Stevens' third goal for AFC Wimbledon at 67' solidified their lead.