Our prediction for this League 2 match:
AFC Wimbledon will look to make a promising start to the new League Two campaign when they take on Colchester at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The Dons were struggling at the back in preseason, but they are surely capable of matching the U’s in front of home fans. New recruit Joe Pigott is likely to make his official AFC Wimbledon debut against Colchester United as well as former Stockport midfielder Myles Hippolyte.
The U’s, on the other hand, rolled over Cambridge United 6-0 in their last warm-up game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the trip to London. Given the Dons’ difficulties in pre-season, we are positive that the visitors will grab something from Saturday’s encounter. New recruit Lyle Taylor should play some part in the opening match of the season after joining the club from Cambridge United.
Highlighted Team (AFC Wimbledon):
Based in Kingston upon Thames, AFC Wimbledon are a professional football club that compete in the third tier of English football, commonly known as the League One. AFC Wimbledon were formed by former Wimbledon FC supporters in 2002 following the FA decision to allow the club to relocate to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, only 90 kilometers north of Wimbledon.
The Dons welcome their rivals at Kingsmeadow, the stadium with the capacity of 4,850. AFC Wimbledon play their home games in blue shirts and blue shorts, whilst the colour of their away kit is yellow. The Dons won the Lanes Cup on two occasions (2007/2008, 2011/2012), Supporters Direct Cup three times (2002/2003, 2005/2006, 2009/2010), while lifting the Surrey Seniors Cup in the 2004/2005 season.
Popular British actor Vinnie Jones is considered one of the most famous Wimbledon players, scoring 14 goals in 177 appearances for the club. Jones has 7 Premier League red cards, making him one of the dirtiest players in the history of English football.