Notts County vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Notts County and AFC Wimbledon were separated by only a point in the league standings, and with the respective form of both sides, we can see nothing separating them when the two sides meet on Sunday.

Notts County’s push for the automatic promotion places had effectively ended because of a run of only one win in their previous six matches, losing four. The home side have not kept a clean sheet in six games, with both teams scoring in the last five matches involving the hosts.

As for AFC Wimbledon, they hope to end their two-season spell in the third tier of English football. Although heading into this game, the Dons have similarly won only one game in their previous five matches, with two being draws. The two league meetings between the two sides were evenly split, with both sides securing a victory against each other.

With both sides not in particularly great form, we can envision a scenario where a stalemate is reached between the two sides. Less than 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams, so we predict a 1-1 draw.

Notts County 1-1 AFC Wimbledon.

Notts County take on AFC Wimbledon at Meadow Lane on Saturday, with both sides looking to gain an advantage heading into the second leg of the League Two playoff semi-finals.

Date: 10/05/2025
Location: Meadow Lane
Kick-Off: 8 pm

Notts County was one of the perennial favourites for automatic promotion at the start of the season. The Magpies, though, have ended the campaign disappointingly, missing out on the automatic promotion places by five points despite Bradford City dropping points towards the latter stages of the campaign. The home side are under the management of Stuart Maynard, following his promotion to the role of head coach in January 2024, following the departure of Luke Williams to Swansea City. Maynard has been in charge for 71 matches, averaging 1.39 points per game.

Notts County finished in sixth place in League Two, having accumulated 72 points from 46 league matches. The Magpies had averaged 1.57 points per game this season, scoring 68 goals and conceding 49. The two standout players for Notts County this season have been Alassana Jatta and David McGoldrick. Jatta has scored 19 league goals this season, while veteran McGoldrick has scored 17.

AFC Wimbledon are in their third consecutive season in League Two, following their unfortunate relegation in the 2021/22 season. The season prior to this campaign, the Dons finished in a disappointing 12th place. However, this season the visitors managed to finish inside the top four, five points adrift of Bradford City, who clinched that final automatic place.

AFC Wimbledon accumulated 73 points from 46 games this season and averaged 1.59 points per game in the division. Wimbledon’s playoff hopes rest on the performances of Matthew Stevens. The former Peterborough United academy graduate has scored 17 league goals this season.

The game will be available on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

Notts County Team News

Alex Bass returned in the final weeks of the season for Notts County as Stuart Maynard’s side were without the services of their star keeper due to injury concerns. Alassana Jatta is expected to lead the forward line following his excellent campaign of 19 league goals in 38 starts.

AFC Wimbledon Team News

Sam Hutchinson is approaching the end of his career, but is expected to start following his goal on the final day against Grimsby Town. AFC Wimbledon usually line up in a 3-5-2 formation with Josh Neufville and James Tilley providing the wing-back options.

Notts County:

The Magpies are coming into this game, having only won once in their previous five games and suffering four defeats in their last six matches. The home side last recorded a victory against Harrogate Town (1-3), thanks to goals from George Abbot and Conor Grant (x2). Notts County’s defeats had ultimately scuppered their chances for automatic promotion, with losses against Doncaster Rovers (1-2), Cheltenham Town (1-2), Salford City (1-3) and Colchester United (1-0).

Notts County have lost three of their previous five home games and have averaged 1.52 points per game at Meadow Lane this season. Notts County beat AFC Wimbledon (1-0) in the home meeting between the two sides.

AFC Wimbledon:

AFC Wimbledon are heading into this game with similar yet slightly greater form than their counterparts. The Dons were victorious in their pivotal league meeting against Grimsby Town (0-1), which secured their place in the playoffs. Prior to the win against the Mariners, Wimbledon had lost their previous two matches against Port Vale (0-2) and Gillingham (1-0). The Dons have also gained two draws against Doncaster Rovers (1-1) and Chesterfield (0-0) during those five matches.

Away from home, AFC Wimbledon have only averaged 1.26 points per game this season and have only seven matches on the road this campaign.