AFC Wimbledon v Morecambe Match Report & Stats: 3-0 – Dominant Win for Wimbledon

Competition | League Two |
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Date | Tuesday, 22 October 2024 |
Teams | AFC Wimbledon v Morecambe |
Final Score | 3-0 |
AFC Wimbledon v Morecambe Match Report
AFC Wimbledon delivered a commanding performance in a 3-0 victory over Morecambe at Plough Lane. Second-half goals from Jack Tilley, Omar Bugiel, and Matty Stevens sealed the win as the Dons maintained their impressive home form.
After a quiet first half, Wimbledon burst into life in the second, with Tilley breaking the deadlock just seven minutes after the restart. Morecambe, despite moments of resilience, couldn’t handle Wimbledon’s attacking prowess, as Bugiel and Stevens added further goals to secure a comfortable win.
Key Moments
- 52' Goal (1-0 Wimbledon): Jack Tilley opened the scoring with a well-placed shot after a neat assist from Alex Smith.
- 66' Goal (2-0 Wimbledon): Omar Bugiel doubled Wimbledon’s lead with a close-range finish following a pass from Callum Maycock.
- 70' Goal (3-0 Wimbledon): Matty Stevens rounded off the scoring, netting from a Jordan Neufville cross to put the result beyond doubt.
Morecambe struggled to create chances and registered just two shots on target, while Wimbledon controlled the game, particularly in the second half.
Stats at a Glance
Stat | AFC Wimbledon | Morecambe |
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Possession | 64% | 36% |
Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
Shots Off Target | 4 | 2 |
Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
Corners | 10 | 1 |
Offsides | 3 | 4 |
Fouls | 12 | 6 |
Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon (3-5-2):
- GK: Olly Goodman – 7.5
- DF: Jack Ball – 7.9, Ryan Johnson (C) – 7.4, Jonathan Lewis – 7.0
- MF: Jordan Neufville – 7.2, Callum Maycock – 7.4, Alex Smith – 7.5, Mikalay Hippolyte – 7.3, Jack Tilley – 8.1
- FW: Matty Stevens – 7.6, Omar Bugiel – 8.3
Morecambe (3-4-1-2):
- GK: Stuart Moore – 6.5
- DF: Ryan Williams – 6.5, Joe Stott – 6.4, Jonathan Tutonda – 6.3
- MF: Liam Hendrie – 6.5, Yann Songo'o (C) – 6.0, Kieran Harrack – 6.1, Alex Lewis – 6.0
- FW: Brandon Tollitt – 6.4, Marcus Dackers – 7.0
Pre-Match Predictions Reviewed
- ✅ Wimbledon to win & over 2.5 goals: This prediction was spot-on, with Wimbledon winning comfortably and the match producing over 2.5 goals.
- ❌ Morecambe to provide stiff competition: Morecambe’s attacking threat was minimal, and they struggled to handle Wimbledon’s superior quality.
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Dusan Jovanovic
Over the past ten years, Dusan has specialised in analysing and handicapping various sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, NBA, NHL, and numerous European football leagues.