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AFC Wimbledon

vs

Blackpool

KickoffSaturday 14 November 2026, 3:00pm

VenueThe Cherry Red Records Stadium

CompetitionEnglish League 1

TV ChannelSky Sports+

Two sides scrapping near the wrong end of the League One table, separated by a single point, and both desperately in need of a result. That is the basic setup here, and it makes for a fixture that carries a lot more weight than a mid-November Saturday afternoon might suggest. So can Wimbledon finally end a run that has gone on far too long, or will Blackpool take advantage of a home side that looks low on confidence right now?

Let’s dig into it.

AFC Wimbledon vs Blackpool Match Details

The Dons host the Seasiders at Plough Lane in a League One clash that sees both clubs returning to bread and butter football after their respective FA Cup first round adventures. It is a bottom half six pointer in the truest sense, with the entire lower portion of the table watching closely.

Team News

Wimbledon came through last weekend without any fresh injury concerns, which is at least something. The big long term absentee remains Mathew Stevens, the forward who has been out since March with a hamstring problem. He scored 26 league goals across his previous two seasons at the club, so his absence is enormous. Johnnie Jackson may well rotate after the cup defeat, and Andy Yiadom is pushing for a start after coming off the bench and scoring against Crewe.

• Mathew Stevens (hamstring) out long term
• Andy Yiadom pushing for a start after scoring from the bench
• Isaac Ogundere among those who could make way

Blackpool have a lengthier injury list to navigate. Ian Evatt is without several senior players heading into this one.

• Fraser Horsfall (setback following return) out for a third successive match
• CJ Hamilton (knee ligament) out
• Michael Ihiekwe (muscle) out
• George Honeyman (captain, injury) out
• Niall Ennis (injury) out
• Josh Bowler pressing for a start after his extra time winner against Hornchurch
• Karoy Anderson expected to captain the side in Honeyman’s absence

Predicted Lineups

Jackson looks likely to shuffle his pack after a chastening cup exit. Yiadom has done enough to earn a starting berth, and Jayden Stockley should lead the line again. The 25 year old has been a bright spot in an otherwise difficult campaign, with six League One goals from 13 appearances filling some of the void left by Stevens.

Bursik; Tilley, Yiadom, Johnson, Seddon, Sasu; Smith, Harrison, Hippolyte; Stockley, Cornick

Evatt will be tempted to bring Bowler into the XI from the off after his impact as a substitute. With Honeyman absent, Anderson takes the captaincy and pulls the strings in the middle of the park.

Peacock-Farrell; Williams, Lyons, Casey, Ashworth, Coulson; Bowler, Morgan, Anderson; Bloxham, Taylor

Recent Form

Wimbledon’s form has been nothing short of alarming. Their last league win came on September 12 when they beat Doncaster 1-0, and since then it has been a procession of draws and defeats. Six league games without a win, ten without a victory in any competition. That is the kind of run that gets managers sacked and supporters restless. The manner of some of those defeats has stung too. Going into the final stages with a lead against Stockport only to concede twice and lose is the sort of thing that leaves a mark. Then losing at home in the FA Cup to fourth tier Crewe, conceding a goal scored from the halfway line inside 12 minutes, that is a hard watch for anyone connected with the club.

Blackpool’s form has been patchy but slightly more encouraging lately. One defeat in five across all competitions is a reasonable sequence, and there is something to build on there. The draw at Sheffield Wednesday looked decent on paper, though it is worth noting Wednesday had a man sent off for the majority of that game. The Hornchurch cup tie was more uncomfortable than it had any right to be, with Evatt’s side falling behind against National League opposition before eventually scrambling through in the 118th minute. It was a win, but it was not exactly a performance that fills you with confidence.

Critically, both clubs arrive at Plough Lane in the bottom half, with Blackpool sitting just one point and one place better off than Wimbledon. A win for either side feels like it would be significant in terms of where their season goes from here.

Head-to-Head Record

Here is the one piece of information that might give Wimbledon fans a sliver of comfort. The Dons have gone five meetings without a defeat against Blackpool, which is a decent run regardless of the context either side came into those games. Patterns in football do not always mean anything, but this one is worth flagging.

The important caveat is that Jackson’s side have never arrived at a meeting with the Seasiders in form as poor as this. So whatever those previous results might suggest, the current state of Wimbledon means you cannot lean on that head to head record too heavily when it comes to forming a view on Saturday’s outcome.

Key Stats

• Wimbledon are winless in ten matches across all competitions, with their last league win coming in September
• Blackpool have just one defeat in their last five matches, but only three league wins all season from twelve outings
• Wimbledon have an unbeaten run of five against Blackpool, though their current form represents a significant departure from any of those previous meetings

AFC Wimbledon vs Blackpool Betting Tips

This is one of those games where neither side looks capable of nailing down a convincing win, but both have enough attacking threat to trouble the other. Wimbledon are fragile right now, but they are at home and they need this badly. Blackpool have injury problems and have not exactly been convincing in recent weeks either. The betting angles here point towards goals and entertainment rather than a dominant performance from either team.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Over 2.5 goals looks the play here. Neither defence has been particularly solid this season, and with both sides under pressure to perform and get points on the board, this feels like a game where chances will be created and taken. Goalless halves feel unlikely given what is riding on the result for both clubs.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Yes to both teams scoring. Wimbledon have Stockley in form with six goals already this season, and Blackpool have enough quality going forward even with their injury concerns. The defensive records for both sides suggest neither will keep a clean sheet here, and backing goals at both ends looks solid value.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Jayden Stockley is the name to be on. Six League One goals from 13 appearances is a fine return, and he has been about the only consistent bright spot in a Wimbledon side that has struggled badly. He leads the line with physical presence and he will be desperate to deliver in a home game that his club genuinely need to win. Good odds are likely to be available on a player who has shown he can find the net regularly at this level.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 corners appeals for this one. When two lower table sides with something to prove meet, you tend to get plenty of set piece moments as both sides push for the goal that changes the game. Wimbledon at home will get bodies forward, Blackpool will defend and look to counter, and that pattern usually produces a healthy corners count across both ends.

Cards Prediction

Over 3.5 cards feels reasonable. This is a tense, low table scrap where both sides are under pressure. Players in those situations tend to make rash challenges, arguments flare up, and referees get busy. With desperation on both sides, the card count should tick upward as the game wears on and frustrations begin to mount.

Correct Score Prediction

A 2-2 draw looks the most likely outcome. Both sides will find the net, neither will be able to hold on for a win, and the points will be shared. It is not the result Wimbledon need, but given their current state and the quality Blackpool carry going forward, it feels like the most realistic scoreline for a game where both defences are vulnerable and both attacks have genuine threats.

Bet Builder Tip

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Final Match Prediction

Everything about this fixture screams tight, nervous, and scrappy. Two clubs propping up the lower reaches of League One, both short of confidence, both carrying injuries, and both knowing a defeat here makes the table look a lot scarier. Wimbledon have the home advantage and a striker who has been delivering, but their recent record is so poor that it is hard to trust them to see a game out even when they are ahead. Blackpool have improved slightly but their win at Hornchurch was not exactly the stuff of champions.

The head to head record nudges things slightly toward the Dons, Stockley gives them a focal point, and Plough Lane can generate a decent atmosphere when the crowd gets behind the team. But Blackpool have too much quality to be brushed aside, and their attacking options off the bench, Bowler in particular, make them dangerous in the final stages. A 2-2 draw feels right. Both teams leave frustrated, both staying put in the table, and the League One relegation battle rumbles on.

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