Match report

Northampton Triumphs 3-1 Over AFC Wimbledon In League One Clash

Northampton
Northampton
3–1
FT
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Dec 19, 2025

Northampton made short work of AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night, securing a commanding 3-1 victory in their League One match. The Cobblers took the lead early through Conor McCarthy before Cameron McGeehan's brace solidified Northampton's dominance. Despite an initial response from AFC Wimbledon with Myles Browne's equalizer, the visitors couldn't sustain the pressure as Northampton held on to claim all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Northampton secured a 3-1 win over AFC Wimbledon in League One.
  • • Conor McCarthy scored for Northampton at minute 10, assisted by D. Campbell.
  • • Myles Browne equalized for AFC Wimbledon at minute 16.
  • • Cameron McGeehan doubled Northampton's lead with goals at minutes 50 and 59, with assists from Ethan Wheatley and Conor McCarthy respectively.

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
  • 3 C. McCarthy (D)
  • 15 J. Thorniley (D)
  • 18 M. Forbes (D)
  • 7 S. Hoskins (M)
  • 23 T. Taylor (M)
  • 4 D. Campbell (M)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (M)
  • 8 C. McGeehan (F)
  • 19 E. Wheatley (F)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Burge
  • 2 J. Burroughs
  • 5 J. Guthrie
  • 10 E. List
  • 11 K. Swyer
  • 22 K. Edwards
  • 35 M. Dyche

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bishop (G)
  • 33 I. Ogundere (D)
  • 31 J. Lewis (D)
  • 6 R. Johnson (D)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 2 N. Asiimwe (M)
  • 12 A. Smith (M)
  • 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
  • 3 S. Seddon (M)
  • 9 O. Bugiel (F)
  • 11 M. Browne (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. McDonnell
  • 7 D. Orsi-Dadomo
  • 8 C. Maycock
  • 14 M. Stevens
  • 15 P. Bauer
  • 16 A. Hackford
  • 30 R. Nkeng

Timeline

  1. Northampton
    10' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Conor McCarthy · Assist: D. Campbell
  2. AFC Wimbledon
    16' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Browne
  3. Northampton
    26' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Thorniley

    Foul

  4. Northampton
    39' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Forbes · On: M. Dyche
  5. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Campbell · On: K. Swyer
  6. AFC Wimbledon
    47' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    N. Asiimwe

    Foul

  7. Northampton
    50' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Cameron McGeehan · Assist: Ethan Wheatley
  8. Northampton
    59' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Cameron McGeehan · Assist: Conor McCarthy
  9. AFC Wimbledon
    72' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Bugiel · On: M. Stevens
  10. AFC Wimbledon
    72' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Asiimwe · On: R. Nkeng
  11. Northampton
    76' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    S. Hoskins

    Argument

  12. AFC Wimbledon
    80' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Hippolyte · On: A. Hackford
  13. Northampton
    80' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: Elliott List
  14. AFC Wimbledon
    85' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Jake Reeves

    Foul

  15. Northampton
    90'+1 Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ethan Wheatley · On: K. Edwards

Match Stats

Stat Northampton AFC Wimbledon
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 55% 75%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 241 414
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 1.47 2.54
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 132 310
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Northampton took the early lead when Conor McCarthy scored in the 10th minute, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Cameron McGeehan's two goals within a span of nine minutes (50th and 59th) were crucial in sealing Northampton's victory over AFC Wimbledon.