Northampton 3-1 AFC Wimbledon
Updated
Northampton won: Northampton 3-1 AFC Wimbledon in the League One (Round 21) on Fri, 19 Dec 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Conor McCarthy 10', Cameron McGeehan 50', Cameron McGeehan 59'. AFC Wimbledon goals: Marcus Browne 16'. Expected goals: 0.88-1.55. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Cameron McGeehan (9.2).
Match report
Northampton beat AFC Wimbledon 3-1
Northampton got the better of AFC Wimbledon 3-1 at Sixfields Stadium on Friday 19 December in the League One.
Conor McCarthy put Northampton ahead on 10' (1-0), Marcus Browne levelled for AFC Wimbledon on 16' (1-1), Cameron McGeehan restored Northampton's lead on 50' (2-1) and added another on 59' (3-1).
Northampton had 38% of the ball, shots were 12-15 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.88-1.55. AFC Wimbledon created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Cameron McGeehan (Northampton Town) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,252. Referee: Carl Brook.
Match stats
| Northampton | AFC Wimbledon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.88 | 1.55 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 137 (57%) | 310 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 9 |
Lineups
Northampton (3-4-1-2): Ross Fitzsimons, Conor McCarthy, Jordan Thorniley, Michael Forbes, Sam Hoskins, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Cameron McGeehan, Ethan Wheatley, Tom Eaves
AFC Wimbledon (3-1-4-2): Nathan Bishop, Isaac Ogundere, Joe Lewis, Ryan Johnson, Jake Reeves, Nathan Asiimwe, Alistair Smith, Myles Hippolyte, Steve Seddon, Omar Bugiel, Marcus Browne
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Conor McCarthy (Northampton)
- 16' · Goal · Marcus Browne (AFC Wimbledon)
- 26' · Yellow card · Jordan Thorniley (Northampton)
- 39' · Substitution · Max Dyche for Michael Forbes (Northampton)
- 46' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Dean Campbell (Northampton)
- 47' · Yellow card · Nathan Asiimwe (AFC Wimbledon)
- 50' · Goal · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 59' · Goal · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 72' · Substitution · Junior Nkeng for Nathan Asiimwe (AFC Wimbledon)
- 72' · Substitution · Mathew Stevens for Omar Bugiel (AFC Wimbledon)
- 76' · Yellow card · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 80' · Substitution · Elliott List for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 80' · Substitution · Jack Burroughs for Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 80' · Substitution · Antwoine Hackford for Myles Hippolyte (AFC Wimbledon)
- 85' · Yellow card · Jake Reeves (AFC Wimbledon)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Kyle Edwards for Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2011: Northampton 9, draws 8, AFC Wimbledon 3.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs AFC Wimbledon?
Northampton won, 3-1 (League One) on Fri, 19 Dec 2025.
When and where is Northampton vs AFC Wimbledon?
Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and AFC Wimbledon?
In 20 league meetings since 2011: Northampton 9 wins, 8 draws, AFC Wimbledon 3 wins (goals 28-14).