AFC Wimbledon v Gillingham
Sky Bet League Two
The Cherry Red Records Stadium
Monday December 30, 2024
Kick-Off, 8pm
Team News:
Oli Hawkins is set to miss out through injury, but he may be the only absentee for manager Mark Bonner. Armani Little and Tim Dieng came through the Boxing Day defeat to Colchester without any further problems and Bradley Dack is fit to start if selected.
As for AFC Wimbledon, Myles Hippolyte is unlikely to be available, and striker Omar Bugiel will be assessed up until the last moment after being forced off in the recent game against Swindon.
Joe Lewis will definitely miss out.
Manager Comments:
Johnnie Jackson – "We’ve got ourselves in a really good position, but they’re not too far behind. They’ve got players that can hurt you."
Mark Bonner – "It’s a really tough game we have got away from home against a good side, but if we show and give the level that we are capable of, then we can go and get a result there."
How to watch / listen:
The fixture is live on Sky Sports Football but overseas supporters can still stream the game if they do not have Sky. Domestic streaming is unavailable, but audio passes are available for £2.50.
Passes can be purchased here.
Tickets:
We have completely sold out our allocation and tickets will not be available on the gate.
Please do not travel unless you have a valid ticket.
Previous Meetings:
The clubs have met on 21 previous occasions with AFC Wimbledon having won nine of those games, Gills have won six.
In March of this year AFC Wimbledon won 2-0 at Plough Lane thanks to an Omar Bugiel double. Conor Masterson was sent off just before half-time.
The reverse fixture saw Gills win 1-0 with Masterson bagging a late winner at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Gillingham have yet to defeat the Dons at their new home in a league fixture.
Odds:
AFC Wimbledon win – 4/6
Draw – 5/2
Gills win – 19/5
Special Bet: Jayden Clarke to score first in a 2-1 Gills win = 95/1
Officials:
Referee: Sam Purkiss
Assistants: Ryan Williams and Grant Taylor
Fourth Official: Richard Eley
