AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage: Stalemate Continues Dons’ Winless Run

Boxing Day Stalemate at Cherry Red Records Stadium

AFC Wimbledon’s wait for a first Sky Bet League One win since October continued as they played out a goalless draw with promotion-chasing Stevenage at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The match, played on 26 December 2025, saw an attendance of 8,465 witness a cautious encounter between two sides with contrasting objectives this season.

Contrasting League Positions Highlight Different Ambitions

The fixture brought together teams at opposite ends of the form table. Stevenage sit fourth in the league table and have conceded the fewest goals of any team so far, only 15 after 19 matches. Currently in the playoff positions, Alex Revell’s side are only three points behind Lincoln City and have two games in hand on the Imps, who occupy the second automatic promotion place.

In contrast, AFC Wimbledon have dropped to 14th place on the League One table with 28 points, with the Dons winless in their last eight consecutive league games. This extended poor run has raised concerns among supporters about the team’s direction as the season approaches its halfway point.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

It was a cagey opening, with neither side creating a clear-cut chance. The visitors created the first real opportunity when Harvey White’s corner found Charlie Goode, whose header from the edge of the box drifted narrowly wide. The hosts responded shortly after as Steve Seddon’s cross picked out Omar Bugiel, but his mistimed effort was well saved by Stevenage goalkeeper Filip Marschall.

The second half saw Stevenage apply more pressure, with Louis Thompson firing a low, driven shot that forced Nathan Bishop into a smart save. The Wimbledon goalkeeper proved crucial to securing a point, as Bishop preserved a point with a crucial near-post save to deny Jasper Pattenden in stoppage time.

What This Result Means for Both Sides

For Stevenage, the draw represents a minor setback in their promotion push, though their defensive solidity remains intact. Stevenage also have one of the league’s most prolific forwards in Jamie Reid, the Northern Irish striker who has already matched his goal tally from last campaign and is currently the league’s joint fifth top scorer on eight goals.

AFC Wimbledon will view the clean sheet as a positive, but the lack of goals continues to be a concern. The point does little to ease the pressure on the club as they look to climb away from mid-table mediocrity and rediscover the winning formula that deserted them two months ago.