Who holds the uppre hand in the closely contested rivalry between Doncaster Rovers and AFC Wimbledon? As the 2024-2025 season approaches its conclusion, these League Two competitors have established a remarkably balanced head-to-head record, with AFC Wimbledon holding a slight historical edge.
The historical battle
Since their first encounter in 2017, Doncaster Rovers and AFC Wimbledon have faced each other 16 times. The record shows a nearly even split with AFC Wimbledon claiming 6 victories, Doncaster securing 5 wins, and 5 matches ending in draws.
The goal-scoring statistics further highlight this competitive balance. Doncaster has netted 18 goals across these fixtures, averaging 1.1 goals per game. AFC Wimbledon holds a marginal advantage with 20 goals scored, averaging 1.3 goals per match.
This rivalry has consistently delivered close contests, with neither side able to establish clear dominance over the years.
Recent form comparison
The last six matches between these teams perfectly illustrate their competitive parity. Both clubs have identical records in these encounters: 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses each.
Doncaster’s recent form across all competitions shows:
* 1 win
* 3 draws
* 1 loss
* 2.0 goals scored per match
* 1.0 goal conceded per match
AFC Wimbledon’s five-match form appears slightly stronger with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, They’ve been scoring at a rate of 1.4 goals per match while conceding 1.2 goals per game.
Despite Doncaster’s higher league position, AFC Wimbledon’s recent performances suggest they’re capable of challenging any opponent on their day.
The 2024-2025 season encounters
The current season has seen two meetings between these sides, with AFC Wimbledon holding the advantage. Their first clash on December 14, 2024, ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for the Dons.
The return fixture on April 12, 2025, finished as a 1-1 draw. This result maintained the historical pattern of tight contests between the clubs, with neither able to establish clear superiority.
These results have contributed to the overall head-to-head record, which continues to favor AFC Wimbledon by the slimmest of margins.
League positions and implications
As May 2025 approaches, Doncaster Rovers currently occupy a higher position in League Two than AFC Wimbledon. This standing reflects their slightly more consistent performances throughout the season.
However, the narrow margins in their direct encounters suggest that league position doesn’t tell the full story of this rivalry. AFC Wimbledon have proven particularly difficult opponents for Doncaster despite their lower league standing.
The competitive nature of their matches makes any future encounter between these teams difficult to predict, with historical data suggesting another closely fought contest would be likely.