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AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage Tips & Preview - Open contest to produce goals

By Tolu Shotade

01 Sep 2025

Tolu Shotade 01 Sep 2025

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AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage meet in EFL Trophy opener.
Both teams often involved in high-scoring games; defenses have struggled.
Predictions: Both teams to score, over 2.5 goals, Wimbledon may score first.

AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage

AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage begin their campaign in the English EFL Trophy when they meet in a Group M clash on Tuesday.

This competition is a welcome distraction for both teams, who are looking to build some confidence and momentum. Neither defence has been solid this season, and goals can be expected here.

AFC Wimbledon News

It has been a mixed start to the season for AFC Wimbledon, who have claimed three wins and as many defeats from their opening six League One matches. They will head into Tuesday's clash off the back of a 3-2 defeat at Bradford City in a league fixture last weekend.

The task for Wimbledon will be to boost their confidence with the EFL Trophy, and the good news is that they have done some good work at home this season. Johnnie Jackson's team have won two of their last three matches in front of their fans.

Another positive for AFC Wimbledon is that goals have not been a problem this season, and they have scored first in two of their last three home matches. However, they have conceded in four of their last five matches, while three of those fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals.

Stevenage News

Stevenage are enjoying a much better start to the season as they sit second in League One after earning five wins from six matches. They claimed a 1-0 home victory over Wycombe Wanderers in a League One fixture last Saturday.

Manager Alex Revell will view the EFL Trophy as a chance to maintain their momentum this season and will target a positive result on Tuesday. However, Stevenage have been a bit unconvincing on their recent travels, with two defeats in their last three away matches across all competitions.

Stevenage have also shown some attacking quality lately, scoring in nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they are without a clean sheet in their last four away matches, with three of those fixtures producing over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Stevenage have six wins while AFC Wimbledon have picked up two victories, with as many draws in the last 10 matches. Both teams met in the EFL Trophy in 2023, with the hosts winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Verdict

AFC Wimbledon v Stevenage

AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage often adopt an open style of play, and both teams have scored in three of their last four meetings. With three of those fixtures also producing over 2.5 goals, this clash could be set to offer up a similar outcome.

The hosts will be targeting a fast start in front of their fans and could be backed to grab the opening goal, having scored first in two of their last three home matches.

Yes

Both Teams to Score

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