On Dec 18th, AFC Wimbledon will host Portsmouth at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in a clash of the League One. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 17th placed AFC Wimbledon, recorded a 2-2 draw against Wycombe Wanderers. Jack Rudoni struck first for AFC Wimbledon in the 4th minute, but Adebayo Akinfenwa got the equalizer for Wycombe Wanderers in the 74th minute . AFC Wimbledon is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while 8th placed Portsmouth is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Morecambe. Marcus Harness struck first for Portsmouth in the 11th minute, then Connor Ogilvie added another in the 77th minute on a feed from Miguel Azeez In the end, Morecambe was frustrated by Portsmouth’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Portsmouth ended the match with the shutout victory. Portsmouth should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 21 points in their last 10 matches.
On Nov 20th, Portsmouth hosted AFC Wimbledon in their last match together. Portsmouth won by a score of 2 to 1. Ollie Palmer scored the first goal for AFC Wimbledon in the 24th minute on a penalty kick, but Michael Jacobs got the equalizer for Portsmouth in the 63rd minute on a penalty kick But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 89th minute on a goal by Marcus Harness.
Marcus Harness has been the most effective weapon for Portsmouth lately. The English midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. AFC Wimbledon has been fortunate! In the last five matches, both Ollie Palmer and Ayoub Assal are on scoring streaks. They have each scored 4 goals for AFC Wimbledon and look to continue their dominance.