Match report

Wigan Defeats AFC Wimbledon 2-1 in League One Clash

AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
1–2
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Nov 22, 2025

Wigan managed to clinch a crucial 2-1 victory against AFC Wimbledon on Wednesday, securing three valuable points in the League One competition. The game saw an early lead by AFC Wimbledon through Alistair Smith's goal but H. Bettoni of Wigan turned the tide with two goals that sealed their win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Wigan
  • • Goal Scorers: Alistair Smith (AFC Wimbledon), H. Bettoni (Wigan) x2
  • • Yellow Cards: F. Murray (Wigan), Jake Reeves (AFC Wimbledon), Ryan Johnson (AFC Wimbledon)
  • • Substitutions: D. Orsi-Dadomo and A. Sasu for AFC Wimbledon, C. Saydee, Tyrese Francois, and D. Costelloe for Wigan
  • • Competition: League One

Lineups

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bishop (G)
  • 33 I. Ogundere (D)
  • 31 J. Lewis (D)
  • 6 R. Johnson (D)
  • 3 S. Seddon (D)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 29 A. Sasu (M)
  • 12 A. Smith (M)
  • 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
  • 11 M. Browne (M)
  • 7 D. Orsi-Dadomo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. McDonnell
  • 2 N. Asiimwe
  • 5 S. Hutchinson
  • 8 C. Maycock
  • 9 O. Bugiel
  • 15 P. Bauer
  • 16 A. Hackford

Wigan

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 8 C. Wright (M)
  • 35 T. Francois (M)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 9 C. Saydee (F)
  • 11 D. Costelloe (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 10 P. Mullin
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 23 J. Carragher
  • 27 T. Brenan
  • 31 O. Cooper
  • 43 H. Bettoni

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    33' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    F. Murray

    Foul

  2. AFC Wimbledon
    40' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Jake Reeves

    Foul

  3. AFC Wimbledon
    53' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Johnson

    Foul

  4. AFC Wimbledon
    64' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Orsi-Dadomo · On: O. Bugiel
  5. AFC Wimbledon
    64' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sasu · On: A. Hackford
  6. AFC Wimbledon
    70' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alistair Smith · Assist: Joe Lewis
  7. Wigan
    71' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Saydee · On: P. Mullin
  8. Wigan
    77' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tyrese Francois · On: O. Cooper
  9. Wigan
    77' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: H. Bettoni
  10. Wigan
    77' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Bettoni
  11. AFC Wimbledon
    79' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Browne · On: N. Asiimwe
  12. Wigan
    87' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Bettoni · Assist: P. Mullin
  13. Wigan
    89' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Murray · On: J. Carragher

Match Stats

Stat AFC Wimbledon Wigan
Fouls 18 17
Pass Accuracy 76% 75%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 397 350
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.79 2.37
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 303 264
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wigan's H. Bettoni equalized the game in the 77th minute, turning around AFC Wimbledon's early lead.
  • ▸ Bettoni scored his second goal just ten minutes later to secure Wigan's victory and maintain their position in League One.