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Cheltenham Beats AFC Wimbledon in Thrilling London Encounter
Cheltenham Town secured a 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon in a captivating match at London’s The Cherry Red Records Stadium on March 11th, 2025, as part of League Two’s round 26. Despite AFC Wimbledon dominating possession (64%), Cheltenham proved more clinical in front of goal.
The game started at a fast pace. At the 24-minute mark, Alfie Hay put Cheltenham ahead, assisted by Elliot Archer. AFC Wimbledon responded swiftly, equalizing in the 37th minute through Matthew Browne, with an assist from Jack Tilley. The first half ended with the score level.
In the second half, Cheltenham took control and secured the winning goal in the 80th minute, again with Alfie Hay involved, this time setting up Matt Taylor for the decisive strike.
Although AFC Wimbledon managed 17 shots (2 on target), a lack of accuracy and Cheltenham’s resolute defense were crucial in the visitors’ triumph. Referee S. Jackson issued a yellow card to AFC Wimbledon’s J. Lewis. The final statistics highlight Cheltenham’s superiority in shots on target (5 to 2) despite lower possession.
Substitutions cheltenham: at minute 45 V. Adedokun came in and D. Power went out., at minute 66 E. Williams came in and J. Thomas went out., at minute 66 M. Taylor came in and G. Miller went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 77 J. Kelly came in and M. Stevens went out., at minute 84 O. Foyo came in and O. Bugiel went out., at minute 84 A. Sasu came in and J. Tilley went out., at minute 87 C. Maycock came in and A. Smith went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AFC Wimbledon
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