What happened between Wimbledon and MK Dons?
Wimbledon Football Club relocated to Milton Keynes in September 2003, 16 months after receiving permission to do so from the Football Association on the basis of a two-to-one decision in favour by an FA-appointed independent commission. (MK Dons).
What does AFC mean in AFC Wimbledon?
Athletic Football Club
AFC generally is an abbreviation for Athletic Football Club but in the Plough Lane stadium in southwest London, it’s referred to as ‘A Fan’s Club’. AFC Wimbledon is a fan-owned club with 74.1% owned by Wimbledon Football Club Supporters Society Limited, generally known as The Dons Trust.
How can I watch Wimbledon vs MK Dons?
Watch MK Dons vs AFC Wimbledon live on Sky Sports Football on Saturday from 11.30am; Kick-off is at 12pm. MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon meet for the ninth time on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Football.
Who is the owner of MK Dons?
Pete Winkelman
Club Ownership: Milton Keynes Dons Ltd is 100% owned by InterMK Group Ltd, which is wholly owned by Pete Winkelman.
Do any old Wimbledon fans support MK Dons?
Each fixture felt like an away game. Two of the men started following AFC Wimbledon instead, a club who would win seven promotions and eventually see them compete with MK Dons as equals in League One. He had been one of about 30 or so supporters who carried on after the old Wimbledon ceased and MK Dons were formed.
What was the score between MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon?
AFC Wimbledon drew 1-1 with bitter rivals MK Dons in their final League One outing before taking to the pitch at their new Plough Lane stadium on Tuesday. Scott Fraser rescued a point for the hosts with his second goal in as many games.
Who are the rivals of AFC Wimbledon Football Club?
Milton Keynes Dons. The most obvious of AFC Wimbledon’s rivals are Milton Keynes Dons, the club which resulted from the relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes in 2003. The two sides have met three times in cup competitions, all games at Milton Keynes, of which AFC Wimbledon have won one.
When did AFC Wimbledon move to Milton Keynes?
Wimbledon F.C. moved in 2003 and formally changed the name of the club to Milton Keynes Dons in 2004. When AFC Wimbledon was formed, it affiliated to both the London and Surrey Football Associations, and entered the Premier Division of the Combined Counties League, the ninth tier of English football.
Who was the free kick winner for MK Dons?
Shane McLoughlin (AFC Wimbledon) wins a free kick on the right wing. Dean Lewington (MK Dons) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Alex Woodyard (AFC Wimbledon).
