AFC Wimbledon and Walsall face off at Wembley Stadium for the chance to play in League One next season. Both sides have won their last three matches so come into this contest in confident mood.
League Two
Our 3 Predictions For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall:
- 1st Prediction For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall: Match Result Draw – 19/10
- 2nd Prediction For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall: Under 2.5 Goals – 1/2
- 3rd Prediction For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall: AFC Wimbledon To Keep Clean Sheet – 13/8
1st Prediction For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall: Match Result Draw – 19/10
The encounters between these two sides this season have been tight affairs, with a draw the last time out and a solitary goal separating them back in November. The tension of a playoff final and the even nature of these sides suggests another tight contest is likely.
2nd Prediction For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall: Under 2.5 Goals – 1/2
AFC Wimbledon’s last eight matches have all produced two or less goals and only one of Walsall’s last five have seen three or more goals scored. With the nerves of a playoff final, both will be intent on keeping tight so, along with current form, a flurry of goals is not expected.
3rd Prediction For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall: AFC Wimbledon To Keep A Clean Sheet – 13/8
AFC Wimbledon have a fantastic defensive record with on-loan keeper Owen Goodman keeping an impressive 21 cleans sheets and conceding just 0.8 goals per match. With that stellar record and the promise of a tight affair, another Wimbledon shut out could well be on the cards.
Best Odds For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall:
| Bookmaker | AFC Wimbledon | Draw | Walsall |
| MyriadPlay | 7/5 | 19/10 | 19/10 |
| Gentleman Jim | 6/4 | 19/10 | 9/5 |
| Betarno | 29/20 | 9/5 | 7/4 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head:
AFC Wimbledon have won their last three games, a run that includes the final game of the regular season and the two play off games against Notts County. Victory on the final day of the campaign against Grimsby Town secured the club’s playoff berth after a poor run of form that had seen them achieve just one win in the previous eight matches.
That victory came at the start of April at home to Harrogate Town and was earned thanks to a late Ali Smith strike. Between that win and the Grimsby success, The Dons had failed to win in four and had gained draws against Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield and lost away at Gillingham and on home soil to Port Vale.
Wimbledon gained 73 points and achieved 20 wins, scoring 56 goals and conceding just 35. Mathew Stevens is the club’s top scorer with 17 goals to his name and is followed by Ali Smith on six. James Tilley leads the assists chart with seven, followed by a number of players on four, including Smith and Josh Neufville.
The Dons have scored an average of 1.2 goals per game and have the best defensive record in the division, conceded just 0.8 goals per match and kept an incredible 21 clean sheets.
The Saddlers did manage to turn their fortunes around and pick up three points against Crewe Alexandra on the final day of the regular season. George Hall secured all three points for his side just before the hour mark to secure fourth spot and set up a playoff semi-final with Chesterfield.
Walsall left Derbyshire with an impressive 2-0 first leg victory thanks to goals from Taylor Allen and on-loan Birmingham City midfielder Alfie Chang before confirming there place at Wembley with a 2-1 home victory with goals from Charlie Lakin and Levi Amantchi.
The Saddlers scored 75 goals in the regular season which was the most in the division and saw them net an average of 1.6 goals a match. Top scorer Nathan Lowe scored 15 times before being recalled by his parent club Stoke City leaving Jamille Matt the leading marksman on 12, though he hasn’t scored since March. Connor Barrett leads the assists chart on eight and is followed by Taylor Allen and David Okagbue who have seven and five respectively.
Walsall conceded 54 League Two goals this season at an average of 1.2 per game and kept 15 clean sheets.
The return fixture in London saw Omar Bugiel help himself to a hattrick as Wimbledon produced a resounding 5-1 victory. Alongside the three goals for the Lebanese international, Ronan Curtis and a Mo Faal own goal completed the rout.
Over the past 12 meetings, AFC Wimbledon have won six, Walsall have claimed five victories and there has been one draw.
Confrontation |
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?Where To Watch AFC Wimbledon v Walsall:
- Location: Wembley Stadium, London
- Date: 26th May, 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Football
Probable Lineups For AFC Wimbledon v Walsall:
What sort of lineups can we expect from both sides for this huge League Two playoff final clash?
AFC Wimbledon Lineup:
- Lineup: O. Goodman, R. Harbottle, J. Lewis, R. Johnson, J. Tilley, A. Smith, J. Reeves, M. Hippolyte, J. Neufville, M. Browne, M. Stevens
- Suspended/injury: Sam Hutchinson
- Coach: Johnnie Jackson
Walsall Lineup:
- Lineup: T. Simkin, D. Okagbue, H. Williams, T. Allen, L. Gordon, R. Stirk, A. Chang, N. Asiimwe, G. Hall, J. Matt, J. Jellis
- Suspended/injured: Jack Earing
- Coach: Mat Sadler
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