Two of last season’s promoted League Two sides clash in the third tier as AFC Wimbledon welcome Port Vale to Plough Lane.
League One
Our Three Predictions For AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale
- Prediction 1 – Danilo Orsi To Score – 13/5
- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 11/8
- Prediction 3 – AFC Wimbledon To Win – 13/10
First Prediction For AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale – Danilo Orsi To Score – 13/5
After a shining performance in their last match against Blackpool, Danilo Orsi should be handed his third start of the League One season for Wimbledon. His brace, which ultimately sunk Steve Bruce’s tenure at the Tangerines, saw him reach his third goal for the Dons after 12 appearances. With Johnnie Jackson’s striker numbers being depleted over the past weeks including Antwoine Hackford and Matty Stevens’ absences alongside a ban for winger Osman Fayo, it is up to the former Crawley Town man to lead the line against Vale, thankfully alongside Omar Bugiel who was not called up on international duty by Lebanon.
Second Prediction For AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 11/8
Clean sheets haven’t been regular occurrences for AFC Wimbledon as of late, with their win over Blackpool being their first shut out of an opponent in eight matches, last doing so against Barnsley at home. Wimbledon have averaged conceding just over one goal per game in the third tier this season, just slightly worse than the record of Vale who sit on 0.91 goals per match. Darren Moore’s side have three clean sheets in their last five games ahead of their midweek EFL Trophy match, with one of those being their loss to Arsenal. With players like Bugiel, Orsi and Devante Cole all slated to play in this game, goals could be regular in this match.
Third Prediction For AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale – AFC Wimbledon To Win – 13/10
The Dons have been in really strong form as of late and could continue their winning streak at home. Johnnie Jackson’s side have won their last five in a row, a complete reverse of their streak which saw losses to teams like Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers just one month ago. While Vale have been impressive themselves, including in their loss to Premier League leaders Arsenal in the EFL Cup, Wimbledon have the advantage of a full week’s rest as Vale shape up to play Accrington Stanley in the EFL Trophy. The Dons will feel confident they can continue their streak and break clear in the top six places right now.
Best Odds For AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale
| Bookmaker | AFC Wimbledon | Draw | Port Vale |
| 7bet Sports | 13/10 | 21/10 | 2/1 |
| Bet442 Sport | 13/10 | 21/10 | 19/10 |
| NRGBet Sports | 11/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
AFC Wimbledon are in red-hot form right now, with wins in each of their last five matches across all competitions, and across league matches are only behind league leaders Stevenage for points gained in their last five. It was an away win for the South London side at the weekend, with a Danilo Orsi brace sinking Blackpool, also being the final nail in the coffin of Steve Bruce, who was sacked as a result of the win. 2-1 wins against Rotherham United, Doncaster Rovers and Wycombe Wanderers have put Johnnie Jackson’s side into fifth place ahead of the weekend’s action, and a win will send them into at least third with all the teams above them not playing due to international callups. This game could mark a return for Joe Lewis after his substitution against Wycombe for a recurring rib injury.
Port Vale will not have played their EFL Trophy match against Accrington Stanley yet, but that is unlikely to affect their preparation for this game due to rotation. Vale have won three of their last five matches, and their only loss across that period was their defeat to Premier League title favourites Arsenal in the EFL Cup Third Round. The weekend saw the Valiants come up against a steadfast Northampton Town side, ending in a goalless draw at Sixfields. Darren Moore’s side sit in 16th place ahead of the weekend’s action, three points above Burton Albion in the relegation places. One concern on the injury front is Jaheim Headley, who was taken off at halftime against Northampton. Joe Gauci has earned another call-up to the Australian National Team, meaning Marko Marosi will likely get the nod in net.
Last season saw the first fixtures between Wimbledon and Port Vale in seven years, with the Burslem side’s relegation into League Two bringing about their first visit to the newly-renovated Plough Lane. Vale did the double over Johnnie Jackson’s men on their way to automatic promotion from the fourth tier and now sit on three straight wins in this match-up. Wimbledon’s last win came in 2016 in a convincing 4-0 victory at home.
Confrontation
11/10/2025
League One League One
AFC Wimbledon
Port Vale
1
1
26/04/2025
League Two League Two
AFC Wimbledon
Port Vale
0
2
26/10/2024
League Two League Two
Port Vale
AFC Wimbledon
3
2
Last Results - AFC Wimbledon 
11/11/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Bromley
AFC Wimbledon
1
2
W
08/11/2025
League One League One
Peterborough
AFC Wimbledon
5
0
L
01/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
AFC Wimbledon
Gateshead
0
2
L
25/10/2025
League One League One
AFC Wimbledon
Burton
0
1
L
18/10/2025
League One League One
Plymouth
AFC Wimbledon
1
2
W
Last Results - Port Vale
08/11/2025
League One League One
Bolton
Port Vale
4
0
L
02/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Port Vale
Maldon & Tiptree
5
1
W
27/10/2025
League One League One
Port Vale
Stockport County
0
3
L
18/10/2025
League One League One
Wigan
Port Vale
1
0
L
11/10/2025
League One League One
AFC Wimbledon
Port Vale
1
1
D
Where To Watch AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: The Cherry Red Records Stadium, Wimbledon, Greater London, SW17 0NR
- Date: October 11th, 2025
This game is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports+, with kick-off at 3 pm.
Probable Lineups For AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important EFL League Two clash?
Predicted AFC Wimbledon Lineup
- Lineup: Bishop; Lewis, Bauer, Johnson; Asiimwe, Reeves, Smith, Hippolyte, Seddon; Orsi, Bugiel
- Injured/Suspended: Lewis, Stevens, Hackford; Fayo
- Manager: Johnnie Jackson
Predicted Port Vale Lineup
- Lineup: Marosi; Hall, Heneghan, Humphreys; Gabriel, Croasdale, Byers, Shipley, Shorrocks; Cole, Stockley
- Injured/Suspended: Clark, Gordon, Headley; Gauci (International Duty)
- Manager: Darren Moore
