Peterborough United vs AFC Wimbledon

Posh welcome AFC Wimbledon to the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Sky Bet League One action (3pm).

Luke Williams takes charge of his first league game as Peterborough United manager on Saturday as AFC Wimbledon visit the Weston Home Stadium in Sky Bet League One action (3pm).

The new Posh boss started his tenure with victory in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup last time out as a Harry Leonard goal was enough to see off Cardiff City.

The Dons have enjoyed an excellent start to life in League One, but were beaten last time out, with non-league Gateshead providing a cup shock at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

TEAM NEWS

Posh are without the services of Rio Adebisi, Sam Hughes, Cian Hayes and George Nevett, but are hopeful that Matt Garbett will return to the squad after injury.

The Dons are without former Posh striker Mathew Stevens who has missed over a month of action after making a fine start to life in League One with five goals. Danilo Orsi could lead the line.

ONE TO WATCH

Myles Hippolyte

Capped at full international level by Grenada, Myles Hippolyte (pictured below) made his mark for his country by scoring against the USA, and he joined the Dons in the summer after a big achievement on these shores – winning the League Two title with Stockport County.

After catching the eye as a schoolboy at Harrow Youth League club Westway, Hippolyte had spells in the youth set-ups at Fulham, QPR, Reading and Brentford, before reigniting his career with Southall, Tamworth, Hayes & Yeading and Burnham. Following a spell with Falkirk, Hippolyte helped St Mirren into the Scottish Premiership and also had stints at Dunfermline, Yeovil and Scunthorpe, before back-to-back promotions with Stockport – helping County from the National League into League One.

Myles Hippolyte celebrates a goal for AFC Wimbledon

STAT PACK

After winning their last league game against AFC Wimbledon in February 2021, Peterborough United will be looking to win successive matches against the Dons for the first time.

Since winning their first away league game against Peterborough United in October 2016, AFC Wimbledon have since failed to win of any of their four visits to London Road in the EFL (D1 L3).

The last meeting between the two sides came in January 2024 where Posh ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Ephron Mason-Clark, Malik Mothersille and Ricky-Jade Jones in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy.

MANAGER QUOTES

"I managed against Wimbledon when I was at Notts County in League Two and they were brilliant. I left County when they were fifth in January of that season, but Johnnie stayed with Wimbledon and just carried on building. He’s been rewarded for intelligent use of his time with a promotion and with a great start to this season.

"It is absolutely impossible to expect an easy game against Wimbledon. It just won’t happen. They are a well-oiled machine. They have a fantastic group of players and they are all committed to the cause. Their levels rarely drop and they are making life in League One look must less challenging than it actually is," Williams said.

Click here to watch Luke Williams' pre-match interview for FREE on Posh+

TICKET NEWS

All four stands at the Weston Homes Stadium are open for the game with Dons fans accommodated in the away section of the Kings Power Solutions Stand. They have sold around 1,200.

The GH Display Stand is open for Posh fans and tickets can be purchased online here or at the Weston Homes Stadium Ticket Office.

FAN ZONE

The BMW Sycamore Fan Zone will be open from 12pm with live coverage of Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur on the big screen. Our resident freestyler Jack Dean will be in attendance with an FC26 giveaway. There will be a facepainter, music and food and beverage stalls available.

KIT COLOURS

Posh will be in the home kit, which can be purchased online here.

REMEMBRANCE

Ahead of kick-off, the club will pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in conflict as part of Remembrance Day. There will be a period of silence ahead of kick-off with representatives from the army and emergency services in attendance. The Last Post will also be played by a live Bugler.

MATCH OFFICIAL

The referee is Simon Mather.

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Harry Leonard and Gustav Lindgren both scored twice as Posh recorded an impressive victory over AFC Wimbledon at the Weston Homes Stadium.

Peterborough United made it two wins from two under Luke Williams as his side eased to a comprehensive 5-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League One action at the Weston Homes Stadium with Harry Leonard (2), Gustav Lindgren (2) and Kyrell Lisbie on target.

It was the perfect day in PE2 as the Dons were blown away by a Posh side that defended resolutely and attacked with intensity, pace and power.

It started from the first whistle and the breakthrough came inside the first quarter of an hour as LEONARD produced a fine finish from close-range following a low cross from skipper Peter Kioso.

It was 2-0 on 17 minutes as LEONARD won and then converted from the penalty spot, the former Blackburn Rovers man rifling home from 12-yards, giving goalkeeper Bishop no chance.

Alex Bass did well to save with his legs to deny Sasu at the other end with Tom O'Connor going into the book for a shirt tug.

Bass did well to tip over a free-kick from Steve Seddon on 22 minutes before Posh and Kyrell Lisbie nearly scored the goal of the season as the winger beat multiple people in the box with fine close-control, staying on his feet under a challenge in the box before the ball ran to Odoh who saw his shot blocked.

On 35 minutes, Posh extended their advantage to 3-0 as LISBIE ghosted in at the far post to convert a Matt Garbett delivery, which had been missed at the near post by a defender.

Two minutes later, Posh struck the post through Lisbie after good work from Odoh as Posh threatened to find a fourth before the interval.

Kioso went into the book two minutes into the second half before the chances flowed once more, Odoh seeing a shot blocked and Kioso firing a shot towards goal, which was shovelled clear by Bishop.

Bass did well to tip over a looping header from Bugiel before Posh made it 4-0 as substitute Gustav LINDGREN converted from close-range following excellent work from JJ Morgan.

In stoppage time, Posh added a fifth goal as LINDGREN was sent clean through on goal, he composed himself and finished superbly past Bishop for his second goal of the afternoon.

Posh: Bass, Collins, Odoh (sub Frith 74min), Lees, Woods, Lisbie (sub Lolos 78min), Leonard (sub Morgan 74min), Mills, Garbett (sub Lindgren 74min), O’Connor, Kioso (sub Johnston 85min). Unused subs: Reyes, Johnston, Okagbue.

AFC Wimbledon: Bishop, Seddon, Reeves, Johnson, Orsi (sub Hackford 46min), Bugiel, Browne (sub Hutchinson 78min0, Smith, Sasu (sub Maycock 78min), Lewis, Ogundere (sub Asiimwe 46min). Unused subs: McDonnell, Bauer, Harbottle.

Half-time: Peterborough United 3-0 AFC Wimbledon
Full-time: Peterborough United 5-0 AFC Wimbledon
Attendance: 9,827 (1,318 away)
Referee: S. Mather