Grassroots Glory: AFC Wimbledon’s 2025 Fight for Survival

Up the Wombles! I’m a footy fan who cherishes grassroots tales, and AFC Wimbledon’s 2025 League Two battle on November 15 at Plough Lane has me gripped. After finishing 18th last year with 48 points, led by Josh Kelly’s 10 goals, they’re 12th in 2025 with 6 wins. Can they survive, or is this another relegation scrap? I’ve seen their rise from non-league, and I’m rooting hard.

Four wins in seven show heart, with Johnnie Jackson’s 4-4-2 pressing Crawley and Swindon. X cheers: ‘Wimbledon’s spirit!’ but their 1.5 goals per game and 1.3 conceded lag behind leaders. Last season’s 42 goals scored and 52 against haunt me, though Kelly’s pace—5 assists—offers hope. I predict survival if they hold, but a play-off miss looms.

Stats reveal grit. Kelly’s 10 goals from 18 shots (56%) is solid, but defender Ryan Johnson’s 4 yellows show discipline issues. Their 2025 home form—3 wins in 4—beats away (1 win), suggesting Plough Lane’s edge. I’ve watched their 2024 2-1 win over Salford, and this feels winnable unless injuries bite.

History’s inspiring. From 2002’s rebirth to 2019’s League One stay, they’ve fought. Their 2025 form hints at life, but depth’s thin.

This is their season. I say 15th place, but a cup run. Prove me right, Wombles!