Read about AFC Wimbledon’s pre-season clash with Brentford and their Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich Town, including key moments and player performances.
On July 20, 2024, AFC Wimbledon hosted Brentford FC at Plough Lane for a pre-season friendly match. The game concluded with a 5-2 victory for Brentford, marking a strong start to their pre-season campaign.(Brentford FC, Yahoo Sports)
Match Overview
AFC Wimbledon took an early lead in the third minute when Joe Lewis scored from a corner delivered by Jake Reeves. However, Brentford responded decisively. Igor Thiago, making his debut after joining from Club Brugge, netted two goals before halftime. Yoane Wissa added a penalty, and second-half substitutes Kevin Schade and Bryan Mbeumo further extended Brentford’s lead. Mat Stevens scored a late goal for Wimbledon, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. (Brentford FC, Yahoo Sports)
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon (3-1-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Owen Goodman
- Defenders: Ryan Johnson, Joe Lewis, Isaac Ogundere
- Midfielders: Jake Reeves, Alistair Smith, James Ball, Huseyin Biler
- Forwards: Omar Bugiel, Josh Kelly
- Substitutes: John-Joe O’Toole, Lewis Ward, Morgan Williams, Josh Neufville, Myles Hippolyte, James Tilley, Joe Pigott, Mathew Stevens, Callum Maycock, Sidwell, Neufville, Pigott, Stevens, Tilley, Trialist (Sky Sports, ESPN.com)
Brentford FC (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Matt Cox
- Defenders: Mads Roerslev, Ethan Pinnock, Kim Ji-Soo, Jansson
- Midfielders: Christian Nørgaard, Vitaly Janelt, Josh Dasilva
- Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, Yoane Wissa
- Substitutes: Håkon Valdimarsson, Charlie Goode, Mads Bech Sørensen, Saman Ghoddos, Sergi Canós, Shandon Baptiste, Frank Onyeka, Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, Yoane Wissa (Brentford FC, Tribuna.com)
AFC Wimbledon vs Ipswich Town: Carabao Cup Second Round
On August 28, 2024, AFC Wimbledon faced Ipswich Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Wimbledon triumphing 4-2 in the subsequent penalty shootout. (Ipswich Town FC, ESPN.com)
Match Highlights
- First Half:
- Ipswich took the lead in the third minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, who had joined from Wimbledon earlier in the year.
- Wimbledon equalized in the 40th minute with a goal from Omar Bugiel, assisted by Jake Reeves. (Sky Sports, FOX Sports)
- Second Half:
- Mathew Stevens gave Wimbledon a 2-1 lead in the 56th minute, again assisted by Jake Reeves.
- Ipswich’s Conor Chaplin scored in the 86th minute to level the match at 2-2. (Sky Sports, Reuters)
Penalty Shootout
In the ensuing penalty shootout, AFC Wimbledon converted all four of their penalties. Ipswich Town missed two, with goalkeeper Owen Goodman saving attempts from Jack Taylor and Omari Hutchinson. This performance secured Wimbledon’s progression to the third round of the competition. (Reuters, Sky Sports)
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon (3-5-2):
- Goalkeeper: Owen Goodman
- Defenders: Ryan Johnson, Joe Lewis, Isaac Ogundere
- Midfielders: James Ball, Alistair Smith, Callum Maycock, Jake Reeves, Huseyin Biler
- Forwards: Mathew Stevens, Omar Chaaban (Sky Sports, ESPN.com)
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Cieran Slicker
- Defenders: Leif Davis, Cameron Burgess, Luke Woolfenden, Janoi Donacien
- Midfielders: Sam Morsy, Cameron Humphreys; George Hirst, Conor Chaplin, Omari Hutchinson
- Forward: Liam Delap (Wikipedia, ESPN.com, Sky Sports)
Conclusion
AFC Wimbledon’s performances against Brentford and Ipswich Town showcased their resilience and potential. Despite the pre-season defeat to Brentford, the team demonstrated a strong attacking presence. The victory over Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup highlighted their capacity to compete against higher-tier opposition, with standout performances from players like Jake Reeves and goalkeeper Owen Goodman. These matches provided valuable insights into the team’s development and readiness for the upcoming season.(londonnewsonline.co.uk)