The Autos are still on for Wimbledon!

 After two really disappointing defeats to Bromley and Morecambe. It was crucial that Wimbledon had to win against fellow promotion contenders, Notts County. Aswell as the Dons, Notts county found themselves struggling in form of late as they just come off a loss to Barrow at home.  

Changes in the side saw Sam Hutchinson come in for Ryan Johnson, who wasn’t seen in the squad at all. Aswell as Tilley for Furlong, Steven’s for Pigott and Riley Harbottle and Osman Foyo both make the bench. 

The game started off in the Dons favour as they pegged Notts county into their own half with the first chance coming the way off Ali Smith who has a free header ,but at an awkward angle, off target. After a few good chances, James Tilley swung in a lovely corner to find an unmarked Joe Lewis to head home for his first of the season. It didn’t stop there for the Dons as Wimbledon just kept on coming at Notts. A ball found the path of Jake Reeves who lays it off to Ali Smith and after a bit of luck by getting the ball through Mathew Palmers legs, Smith drives a lethal shot down the middle of the goal which gives Alex Bass no chance. 2-0 to the Dons

The second half, as expected, Notts showed a little bit more urgency. They created a few chances with Palmer seeing a half volley over the bar and Tsaroulla with a wayward shot across the goal. However the biggest chance for Notts fell for their target man Jatta. After a deflected ball fell its way into the six yard box with just Goodman to beat, Jatta strikes very forcefully but Owen Goodman pulls out a miraculous save which deflects onto the crossbar and out. That shows why he is the best goalkeeper in the league with the most clean sheets. 

Full time: AFC Wimbledon 2-0 Notts County 

A brilliant performance throughout the 90 minutes. A must win for us as we needed to get back on track for an automatic position. Beat Cheltenham on Tuesday and we move into 3rd place. Knowing Wimbledon though, we always do it the hard way.

MOTM: Joe Lewis 🥇

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