Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Match Preview
Friday night lights shine on Sixfields Stadium on 19 December 2025, as mid-table rivals Northampton Town and AFC Wimbledon lock horns. The hosts, sitting 14th with 24 points, are looking for consistency after a mixed run of results, including a narrow defeat to Peterborough last weekend. AFC Wimbledon, currently 10th with 27 points, have proven to be a tough nut to crack this season but are winless in their last two league outings. With just three points separating the sides, a win for the Cobblers would drag the Dons back into the mid-table scrap, while an away victory would push Wimbledon closer to the playoff conversation.
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Match Info
- Competition: League One (Matchday 20)
- Venue: Sixfields Stadium, Northampton (Capacity: 8,203)
- Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 GMT | 20:45 CET | 14:45 ET
- Referee: TBC (EFL Appointment)
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Match Stakes
Northampton Town (14th — 24 pts):
- Win → Moves to 27 pts; levels with Wimbledon and climbs into the top half
- Draw → Stabilizes the ship but keeps them stuck in the bottom half pack
- Loss → Drops them closer to the danger zone; confidence takes a hit before Christmas
AFC Wimbledon (10th — 27 pts):
- Win → Moves to 30 pts; re-ignites playoff hopes (Top 6 chase)
- Draw → A solid away point; maintains the gap over Northampton
- Loss → Winless run extends to 3 games; risk dropping into the bottom half
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Team News
Northampton Town:
- Hoskins S. — Available (Top Scorer & Talisman)
- Guthrie J. — Available (Captain & Defensive Leader)
- Burge L. — Available (Starting GK)
- McCarron L. — Questionable (Knock vs Peterborough)
AFC Wimbledon:
- Stevens M. — Available (Top Scorer)
- Reeves J. — Available (Captain & Midfield engine)
- Bishop N. — Available (Goalkeeper)
- Bugiel O. — Questionable (Fatigue from heavy schedule)
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Northampton Town
- 13/12 — 1–2 vs Peterborough (League One)
- 10/12 — 1–1 vs Huddersfield (League One)
- 03/12 — 2–0 vs Wycombe (EFL Trophy)
- 29/11 — 3–0 vs Plymouth (League One)
- 22/11 — 1–3 vs Cardiff (League One)
AFC Wimbledon
- 13/12 — 0–0 vs Mansfield (League One)
- 10/12 — 0–1 vs Exeter (League One)
- 03/12 — 5–1 vs Cardiff (EFL Trophy)
- 29/11 — 3–3 vs Huddersfield (League One)
- 22/11 — 1–2 vs Wigan (League One)
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 15/02/2023 — Northampton 0–0 AFC Wimbledon (League Two)
- 14/09/2022 — AFC Wimbledon 0–2 Northampton (League Two)
- 25/08/2021 — Northampton 0–1 AFC Wimbledon (EFL Cup)
- 27/03/2021 — AFC Wimbledon 1–0 Northampton (League One)
- 12/09/2020 — Northampton 2–2 AFC Wimbledon (League One)
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Northampton Town (4-2-3-1)
Burge; Odimayo, Guthrie, Willis, Brough; Sowerby, McGeehan; Pinnock, Fosu, Hoskins; Eaves
AFC Wimbledon (3-5-2)
Bishop; Ogundere, Bauer, Johnson; Neufville, Reeves, Smith, Hippolyte, Tilley; Stevens, Orsi
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Impact Bench
Northampton Town: Roberts (Pace off the bench), Morton (Goal threat)
AFC Wimbledon: Bugiel (Physical chaos), Maycock (Midfield energy)
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Tactical Analysis
Northampton Town
Jon Brady’s side relies heavily on the creativity of Sam Hoskins from wide areas and the aerial presence of Tom Eaves. At Sixfields, they will look to be aggressive and direct. Their recent form shows they can score (3 vs Plymouth, 2 vs Wycombe), but defensive lapses against Peterborough cost them. They need to stop Wimbledon’s wing-backs from crossing early.
AFC Wimbledon
Johnnie Jackson’s “Wombles” play an energetic 3-5-2 system. They flood the midfield and rely on the strike partnership of Matty Stevens and Danilo Orsi to finish chances. Wimbledon’s away form has been chaotic (drawing 3-3 with Huddersfield recently), showing they have goals in them but can be fragile at the back. Expect them to counter-attack with pace down the flanks.
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Key Battles
- Hoskins vs Johnson — League One veteran vs tough defender
- Guthrie vs Stevens — Captain vs Top Scorer aerial battle
- McGeehan vs Reeves — The fight for midfield dominance
- Burge vs Orsi — Goalkeeper needs to be alert to snapshots
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Spotlight Players
Northampton Town — Sam Hoskins
The club legend continues to be the heartbeat of the Cobblers. Even when the team struggles, Hoskins often produces a moment of magic. His set-piece delivery will be crucial in a tight game.
AFC Wimbledon — Matty Stevens
Since joining, Stevens has been a revelation upfront. His movement in the box is elite for this level. If Northampton switch off for a second, he will punish them.
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Prediction
Northampton Town 1–1 AFC Wimbledon
History suggests this fixture is often tight and low-scoring. Both teams are fairly evenly matched in terms of quality and current form. Northampton are tough to beat at home, but Wimbledon have enough resilience to take a point back to London.
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals — Likely (Defenses will be on top)
- Draw — High Value
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — Where to Watch
- UK: Sky Sports Football
- International: iFollow (Select Regions)
Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon — FAQs
Q: When is the Northampton vs AFC Wimbledon match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 19 December 2025, at 19:45 GMT.
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It will be played at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: The bookmakers likely have this as a very even contest, with a draw being a popular prediction.
Q: Is the match on TV?
A: Yes, it is selected for live coverage on Sky Sports Football in the UK.
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