AFC Wimbledon
Football England - EFL League One The Cherry Red Records Stadium Mon 29 Dec 14:45
Exeter City FC
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League One Betting Preview: AFC Wimbledon vs Exeter

AFC Wimbledon welcome Exeter to The Cherry Red Records Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 29 December.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 2.5

We’re not convinced that Wimbledon and Exeter score three or more goals between them. As a result, we’ll visit the Total Goals market and bet on Under 2.5 which is priced at odds of -156.

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Exeter Won 1-0 in Teams’ Last Encounter

AFC Wimbledon played Stevenage at home in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Exeter City have now lost five consecutive away games. In their previous appearance, Cardiff City won 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Exeter and Wimbledon saw the former triumph at home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at St. James Park, Exeter.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
13 Exeter logo Exeter 29 11 5 13 33 30 3 33:30 38
14 Wimbledon logo Wimbledon 29 11 5 13 32 38 -6 32:38 38
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Confirmed Lineups

Wimbledon confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Nathan Bishop (GK), Isaac Ogundere, Joe Lewis, Ryan Johnson, Nathan Asiimwe, Callum Maycock, Jake Reeves, Alistair Smith, Steve Seddon, Aron Sasu, Mathew Stevens.

Exeter confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Whitworth (GK), Pierce Sweeney, Jack Fitzwater, Luca Woodhouse, Ilmari Niskanen, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ethan Brierley, Jack McMillan, Reece Cole, Akeel Higgins, Jayden Wareham.

AFC Wimbledon vs Exeter Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for AFC Wimbledon vs Exeter, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t anticipate that the sides can combine to reach the three-goal mark and that means wagering Under 2.5 Goals. The odds of -156 look easy to back when it comes to a low-scoring League One encounter.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest League One data.

Key AFC Wimbledon vs Exeter league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wimbledon games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wimbledon games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Wimbledon games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Exeter games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Exeter games.
Under 2.5 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 61% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wimbledon Wimbledon logo 1 - 1 Exeter logo Exeter

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +400. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Reece Cole to Score +440 BetMGM logo

Reece Cole (Exeter) has scored two goals in his past eight League One games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +440 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -156
Full-Time Result Draw +220
Anytime Goalscorer Reece Cole +440

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AFC Wimbledon vs Exeter Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Expecting Close Encounter

The 1x2 odds are available for this League One encounter and you can secure +132 that Wimbledon are victorious and +205 that Exeter City get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +215.

Wimbledon are available at odds of -108 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Exeter to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -127 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Mathew Stevens Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Mathew Stevens at +420 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Player Goals
Mathew Stevens (Wimbledon)
First
+195
Anytime
+420
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Marcus Browne (Wimbledon)
First
+255
Anytime
+550
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Jayden Wareham (Exeter)
First
+270
Anytime
+525
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Danilo Orsi (Wimbledon)
First
+285
Anytime
+575
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Wimbledon Struggling to Find Home Wins

Wimbledon haven’t triumphed in six straight games at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. The London outfit have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

The past five Exeter games on the road have ended in defeat. The Grecians have eight defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
AFC Wimbledon logo AFC Wimbledon Home Stats 3-3-4 1.70 0.80 0.90 3 7 4 6
Exeter logo Exeter Away Stats 2-0-8 1.70 0.50 1.20 3 7 3 7
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Wimbledon logo Wimbledon League Stats
Exeter logo Exeter League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

AFC Wimbledon vs Exeter Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Wimbledon vs Exeter team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for League One, along with current injury news.

Wimbledon Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Exeter Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Wimbledon Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

1 Nathan Bishop
33 Isaac Ogundere 31 Joe Lewis 6 Ryan Johnson
2 Nathan Asiimwe 8 Callum Maycock 4 Jake Reeves 12 Alistair Smith 3 Steve Seddon
29 Aron Sasu 14 Mathew Stevens
1 Joe Whitworth
26 Pierce Sweeney 5 Jack Fitzwater 20 Luca Woodhouse 14 Ilmari Niskanen
31 Jake Doyle-Hayes 6 Ethan Brierley 2 Jack McMillan 12 Reece Cole
17 Akeel Higgins 9 Jayden Wareham

Exeter Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Wimbledon Substitutes

  • 7Danilo Orsi
  • 9Omar Bugiel
  • 11Marcus Browne
  • 15Patrick Bauer
  • 16Antwoine Hackford
  • 20Joe McDonnell
  • 21Myles Hippolyte

Exeter Substitutes

  • 7Carlos Mendes
  • 8Edward Francis
  • 10Jack Aitchison
  • 16Sil Swinkels
  • 19Sonny Cox
  • 23Jack Bycroft
  • 34Liam Oakes

Previous Wimbledon Lineups

26 Dec League One
Wimbledon 0-0 Stevenage
19 Dec League One
Northampton 3-1 Wimbledon
13 Dec League One
Wimbledon 0-0 Mansfield
09 Dec League One
Exeter 1-0 Wimbledon
29 Nov League One
Huddersfield 3-3 Wimbledon
22 Nov League One
Wimbledon 1-2 Wigan

Previous Exeter Lineups

26 Dec League One
Cardiff 1-0 Exeter
20 Dec League One
Exeter 3-0 Barnsley
13 Dec League One
Bolton 2-1 Exeter
09 Dec League One
Exeter 1-0 Wimbledon
06 Dec FA Cup
Exeter 4-0 Wycombe
29 Nov League One
Bradford 1-0 Exeter
Team Squads

Wimbledon Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Johnnie Jackson

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nathan Bishop 1 G 21 1890 21 0 0 0 0 0
Alistair Smith 12 M 21 1887 21 0 1 1 1 0
Steve Seddon 15 D 21 1853 21 0 1 2 2 0
Jake Reeves 32 M 21 1812 20 1 1 3 6 0
Isaac Ogundere 33 D 21 1769 20 1 0 0 4 0

Exeter Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gary Caldwell

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ilmari Niskanen 14 D 21 1890 21 0 1 5 3 0
Joe Whitworth 1 - 21 1890 21 0 0 0 1 0
Jack McMillan 2 D 21 1812 21 0 1 0 2 0
Jack Fitzwater 5 D 20 1800 20 0 1 1 5 0
Ethan Brierley 6 M 21 1784 20 1 0 1 2 0
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 30 19 6 5 55:29 63
2 Lincoln 30 18 7 5 52:30 61
3 Bolton 31 15 10 6 41:29 55
4 Stockport 30 15 8 7 42:35 53
5 Huddersfield 31 14 7 10 53:42 49
6 Bradford 29 14 7 8 37:33 49
7 Luton 30 13 6 11 40:35 45
8 Peterborough 31 14 2 15 45:41 44
9 Wycombe 30 11 10 9 40:31 43
10 Reading 30 11 10 9 43:39 43
11 Stevenage 29 11 9 9 31:30 42
12 Mansfield 29 10 9 10 37:32 39
13 Exeter 29 11 5 13 33:30 38
14 Wimbledon 29 11 5 13 32:38 38
15 Barnsley 27 10 7 10 44:46 37
16 Plymouth 30 11 4 15 37:46 37
17 Blackpool 30 9 6 15 37:44 33
18 Leyton Orient 30 9 6 15 40:49 33
19 Northampton 30 9 6 15 29:39 33
20 Doncaster 30 9 6 15 33:50 33
21 Burton 30 8 8 14 33:45 32
22 Wigan 30 7 10 13 31:42 31
23 Rotherham 29 8 7 14 31:43 31
24 Port Vale 28 5 7 16 22:40 22
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 15 12 1 2 35:16 37
2 Bolton 16 11 4 1 29:11 37
3 Lincoln 15 11 3 1 31:14 36
4 Huddersfield 16 9 5 2 31:15 32
5 Bradford 14 10 2 2 22:12 32
6 Luton 16 9 4 3 24:14 31
7 Wycombe 16 9 3 4 30:15 30
8 Stockport 16 8 4 4 22:19 28
9 Reading 15 7 5 3 20:16 26
10 Stevenage 13 6 6 1 14:7 24
11 Peterborough 16 7 2 7 27:19 23
12 Exeter 13 7 2 4 20:12 23
13 Barnsley 13 7 2 4 27:20 23
14 Leyton Orient 15 6 5 4 23:17 23
15 Mansfield 15 6 4 5 22:14 22
16 Blackpool 15 6 4 5 24:21 22
17 Northampton 15 6 3 6 17:15 21
18 Rotherham 15 5 5 5 18:22 20
19 Doncaster 14 5 4 5 20:21 19
20 Wimbledon 14 5 3 6 13:12 18
21 Wigan 14 5 3 6 13:12 18
22 Burton 15 5 3 7 17:22 18
23 Plymouth 16 5 3 8 17:24 18
24 Port Vale 14 2 4 8 13:19 10