AFC Wimbledon – Barnsley

AFC Wimbledon host Barnsley in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table. The Dons sit seventh with ten points from six games, boasting three wins and a draw but still conceding more than they score (5‑7). Barnsley, languishing eighteenth, have gathered seven points, their two victories offset by three defeats and a goal deficit of 6‑11. With Wimbledon looking to consolidate their push for a top‑six finish and Barnsley desperate for points to steer clear of the relegation zone, the encounter could prove pivotal for both campaigns.