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AFC Wimbledon Edges Carlisle in Thrilling Brunton Park Encounter
Carlisle, Cumbria – AFC Wimbledon defeated Carlisle United 2-1 in a pulsating League Two match at Brunton Park on March 15th, 2025. The game, refereed by M. Woods, was characterized by the intensity and clinical finishing of the visitors.
AFC Wimbledon started strongly, scoring two goals in the first and second halves. C. Maycock opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, assisted by A. Smith. Smith doubled the lead in the 50th minute, with J. Neufville providing the assist. Carlisle pulled one back in the 67th minute through M. Dennis, but couldn’t find an equalizer.
Despite having less possession (40% compared to Carlisle’s 60%), AFC Wimbledon was more efficient in attack, managing 9 shots (6 on target) compared to Carlisle’s 11 (3 on target). The match was a hard-fought affair, with AFC Wimbledon committing 12 fouls and Carlisle 7. The referee issued two yellow cards to AFC Wimbledon (J. Furlong and S. Hutchinson) and one to Carlisle (S. Lavelle).
The victory leaves AFC Wimbledon in a strong position in League Two.
Substitutions carlisle: at minute 54 C. Scott came in and J. Bevan went out., at minute 66 C. Whelan came in and C. Guy went out., at minute 66 S. Wearne came in and J. Vela went out., at minute 86 G. Kelly came in and J. Jones went out., at minute 86 E. Embleton came in and M. Dennis went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 66 M. Hippolyte came in and C. Maycock went out., at minute 66 I. Ogundere came in and J. Furlong went out., at minute 79 J. Kelly came in and M. Stevens went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Carlisle
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