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26 May 2025 4 comments
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Just one goal made the difference at Wembley on Monday, when Fantasy EFL managers saw AFC Wimbledon win the League Two playoff final.

It means a return to League One for the Dons, away from England’s third tier since 2022.

IMMEDIATE REACTION

The first half looked to be drawing to a fairly lacklustre and frustrating finish, with both sides cancelling each other out. Wimbledon were brighter regarding ball and shot domination, as Marcus Browne (F) seemed to have had the best chance, seeing his effort saved by Tommy Simkin (G).

However, a moment of magic put Johnnie Jackson’s side in front. After a few ricochets, Myles Hippolyte (M) fired home (+6) from outside the box following a stoppage-time corner, sending the West London faithful delirious just before the half-time whistle.

In response, the Saddlers began the second half rapidly. A great Jamille Matt (F) effort had to be cleared off the line by Riley Harbottle (D). The game opened up further as the sky poured. Simkin was forced into another great save, clawing the ball away after Josh Neufville (F) was played through.

The six additional minutes came to no avail for the Saddlers, who left Wembley empty-handed. Commiserations to them.

FANTASY EFL SCORERS

Unsurprisingly, Myles Hippolyte (M), man of the match recipient, was the highest scorer, gifting 12 points to 0.1% of managers. He also made two interceptions (+4).

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  1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 1 day ago

    As an proud Wimbledon FC supporter from the 80s and 90s when we regularly put big boys noses out of joint by our mere presence, this is fantastic.
    I doubt AFC will do what the original Crazy Gang did, as money talks now. Sam Hamman warned as such when the Champions League came about. A closed shop of rich clubs getting richer at the expense of everyone else.
    Up the Dons.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 3 hours ago

      You think you are wise, Mithrandir. Yet for all your subtleties, you have not wisdom.