Wimbledon v Dagenham Match Report & Stats: 1-2 – Daggers Stun Dons in FA Cup Second Round
| Competition | FA Cup Second Round |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Teams | AFC Wimbledon v Dagenham & Redbridge |
| Final Score | 1-2 |
Wimbledon v Dagenham Match Report
National League side Dagenham & Redbridge delivered a shock FA Cup victory over AFC Wimbledon, triumphing 2-1 at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. Despite controlling possession and creating more chances, Wimbledon struggled to capitalise on their opportunities, while Dagenham's clinical finishing proved decisive.
Josh Rees emerged as the hero for the visitors, overturning an earlier equaliser from Wimbledon's Matty Stevens. The result sees Dagenham advance to the Third Round, leaving Wimbledon to rue missed opportunities.
Key Moments
35' (0-1) – Daggers' forward Junior Morias opened the scoring with a low strike, set up by Dion Pereira's smart assist.
45+8' (1-1) – Matty Stevens levelled for Wimbledon, converting James Furlong's cross after sustained pressure.
79' (1-2) – Josh Rees restored Dagenham's lead, finishing off a swift counter-attack.
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Stats at a Glance
| Stat | AFC Wimbledon | Dagenham |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goal Attempts | 10 | 8 |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Goal | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Free Kicks | 18 | 14 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 5 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 525 | 268 |
| Completed Passes | 425 | 169 |
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon (3-5-2)
Starting XI: Goodman (GK), Harbottle, Ball, Johnson (C), Neufville, Tilley, Smith, Ogundere, Furlong, Stevens, Bugiel
Substitutes Used: Biler, Pigott, Kelly
Coach: Johnnie Jackson
Dagenham & Redbridge (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI: Justham (GK, C), Rutherford, Woodhouse, Kalambayi, Crichlow-Noble, Phipps, N'Guessan, Pereira, Hill, Morias, Umerah
Substitutes Used: Rees, Hessenthaler, Rendall
Coach: Ben Strevens
Pre-Match Tips Evaluation
- Wimbledon to win (1/2 odds)
❌ – Despite being favourites, Wimbledon were undone by Dagenham's resilience and sharp counter-attacks. - Joe Pigott and Josh Kelly to shine
❌ – Both Kelly and Pigott came on late and failed to make a significant impact. - Dagenham to struggle due to poor form
❌ – Dagenham defied expectations with a spirited display, particularly from Josh Rees. - Matty Stevens to contribute offensively
✅ – Stevens delivered with a crucial goal to equalise before halftime.
Summary
Dagenham & Redbridge exceeded expectations, leveraging disciplined defending and incisive play. Wimbledon’s inability to convert their dominance into goals highlighted the unpredictable nature of cup football.
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