Wycombe Wanderers End Eight-Year Wait with Victory Over AFC Wimbledon

Chairboys Return to Winning Ways

Wycombe Wanderers secured their first victory in four games with a 2-0 triumph over AFC Wimbledon at Adams Park on 4 January 2026. The result holds particular significance as it ended an eight-game winless streak against the Dons in the league, going back to October 2014. This crucial League One encounter saw both sides on 33 and 31 points respectively, making the three points vital in the congested mid-table battle.

Match Details and Key Moments

Wanderers took the lead seven minutes in through Armando Junior Quitirna, who swept home his third of the season and his second in five goals. The home side controlled proceedings throughout, with goalkeeper Nathan Bishop forced into good saves by Caolan Boyd-Munce either side of the break. On 67 minutes, Niall Huggins scored his first Chairboys goal to wrap up the three points and secure their first win of 2026. The on-loan Sunderland defender’s strike effectively killed off any hopes of a Wimbledon comeback at Adams Park, where 5,856 fans witnessed the victory.

Impact on League One Standings

The victory put Wanderers on 33 points for the season in ninth place, keeping Michael Duff’s side firmly in contention for a playoff push. Head coach Michael Duff was pleased with his side’s ‘aggression and quality’ in the performance. For AFC Wimbledon, the defeat represents a setback in their campaign, as they continue to battle in the lower reaches of League One. The result demonstrates the tight nature of the third tier this season, where fine margins separate success from disappointment. With both teams having navigated a congested festive fixture schedule, this match could prove pivotal as the season progresses towards its conclusion.