AFC Wimbledon, Exeter City Seek Momentum in League One Clash

LONDON (Interstat) — AFC Wimbledon hosts Exeter City on Monday in a League One fixture as both sides look to steady their form entering the new year.

The match at Plough Lane is a quick rematch, with Exeter having secured a 1-0 home victory over Wimbledon just 20 days prior on Dec. 9. That result is part of a challenging recent stretch for the Dons, who are winless in their last three league matches (0-2-1). Their most recent outing was a 0-0 draw with Stevenage on Friday.

Wimbledon’s form has been inconsistent, marked by a heavy 5-0 loss to Peterborough United in November but also a resilient 2-1 away win at Plymouth Argyle in October. They currently sit in 18th place in the 24-team table.

Exeter arrives following a 1-0 loss to Cardiff City on Friday, which snapped a two-game winning streak that included the victory over Wimbledon and a 3-0 triumph against Barnsley. The Grecians have been streaky, with their last five results alternating between wins and losses. They hold 14th position.

Statistical analysis firm Interstat projects a 1-1 draw for Monday’s contest.

The fixture concludes a busy holiday period for both clubs. Exeter will turn around to host Luton Town on Jan. 1, while Wimbledon travels to face Leyton Orient on New Year’s Day.

In other League One action Monday, Bolton Wanderers host Peterborough United and Barnsley visits Cambridge United. The league will pause after Jan. 1 for the third round of the FA Cup before resuming league play the following weekend.

Key Matchup: Wimbledon’s defense, which has kept two clean sheets in its last five matches, will aim to contain an Exeter attack that has scored three goals twice in its last six outings but was blanked last time out.

Injury Report: Both clubs reported no new major injuries following Friday’s matches.

Table Context: A win could see Exeter climb back toward the top half, while Wimbledon seeks three points to create distance from the relegation zone.

Up Next: Following this match, Exeter begins 2026 with a home match against Luton Town on Thursday. AFC Wimbledon travels to face Leyton Orient the same day.