Our prediction for this League 2 match:
AFC Wimbledon
Match Time & Date:
27/01/2024
16:00
Prediction: 1-2
Mansfield
Following back-to-back losses to Wrexham and MK Dons, AFC Wimbledon will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Mansfield Town in the League Two round 30. The Dons are only four points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that Saturday’s clash is of big importance for the home side. Both Kalambayi and Biler are banned for the match, while Ryan Johnson should miss out with injury.
The Yellows, on the other hand, are eager to stay in the automatic promotion berth. Mansfield are more of a team than AFC Wimbledon and given the number of absentees in the home side, away triumph should be considered. As for the visiting side, Republic of Ireland international Stephen McLaughlin is widely expected to replace Lewis Brunt in the starting XI. In their last meeting at the Cherry Red Records Stadium Mansfield Town defeated AFC Wimbledon 3-1.
Highlighted Player (Lucas Akins):
After making his first football steps in Huddersfield Town youth academy, Lucas Akins made his first-team debut against Northampton Town as he came as a substitute to replace Luke Beckett. However, he made no more than five appearances for Huddersfield Town as he was sent on loan to Nortwich Victoria.
After spending two seasons at Hamilton Academical, the winger, who was born on 25 February 1989, joined Tranmere Rovers in July, 2010. Lucas Atkins scored 7 goals in 77 appearances for the club and in 2012 he signed a contract with Stevenage. The English footballer played 77 league games for the Boro and he scored 13 goals for the club.
During the 2013/2014 campaign he was on Burton Albion’s radar and at the end of the season he joined the Pirelli Stadium outfit. Lucas Atkins enjoys playing football, but dancing is considered his passion as well. His main position is right wing, but he plays as both centre forward and left winger as well.
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.
