STEVENAGE, England (Interstat) — A crucial League One clash with playoff implications sees Stevenage host AFC Wimbledon on Saturday, with the visitors arriving in formidable form.

The matchup at Broadhall Way pits a Stevenage side seeking consistency against a Wimbledon team riding a wave of attacking confidence. The Dons are coming off a statement 4-1 demolition of Blackpool on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run to four matches. In that stretch, they have scored 10 goals, including a 3-1 win over Bradford City and a 1-0 victory against Northampton Town.

Stevenage’s form has been more uneven. They fell 2-1 at home to Leyton Orient on Tuesday, a setback following a narrow 1-0 away win at Burton Albion. Their home record is mixed, with recent losses to Orient and Northampton Town offset by wins over Port Vale and Hfield Town.

The head-to-head history adds intrigue. The teams played to a 0-0 draw at Wimbledon on Dec. 26. However, Stevenage delivered a stunning 5-1 away victory in the reverse fixture last September, a result Wimbledon will be keen to avenge.

With the League One promotion race intensifying, every point is vital. Wimbledon’s recent surge has bolstered their standing, while Stevenage aims to solidify their own playoff credentials. The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, suggesting a tightly contested affair.

AFC Wimbledon’s attack, led by in-form forwards, will test a Stevenage defense that has conceded five goals in its last three matches. Stevenage will rely on its home pitch advantage and seek to replicate the high-scoring success it found in the previous meeting.

Following this match, Wimbledon faces a quick turnaround with a home game against Leyton Orient on Tuesday. Stevenage travels to face Plymouth Argyle the same day.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time at Broadhall Way.