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Accrington Stanley Edges Out AFC Wimbledon in Tense London Encounter
Accrington Stanley secured a 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in London, in a League Two matchday 8 clash. The game, officiated by B. Atkinson, was a tense affair, with numerous yellow cards issued to both sides.
Accrington took the lead through N. Khumbeni’s goal in the 58th minute, assisted by B. Woods. D. Costelloe extended their advantage in the 75th minute, with A. Henderson providing the assist. Despite a late fightback from AFC Wimbledon, who scored two goals at the death, one from A. Smith in the 89th minute and another from J. Tilley in the 90th, it was not enough to secure a comeback.
The match was littered with fouls, with Accrington committing 11 and AFC Wimbledon 3. Possession was fairly even, with AFC Wimbledon enjoying 53% and Accrington 47%. However, Accrington’s clinical finishing proved the difference, despite neither team managing a shot on target. AFC Wimbledon had 9 attempts (3 off target), while Accrington failed to register a single shot.
Substitutions accrington st: at minute 59 A. Henderson came in and J. Woods went out., at minute 84 A. Hunter came in and D. Costelloe went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 63 J. Kelly came in and J. Furlong went out., at minute 78 I. Ogundere came in and R. Johnson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AFC Wimbledon
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