is an English professional association football club, based in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London. The club was formed on 30 May 2002 by supporters of Wimbledon Football Club, led by Kris Stewart, Marc Jones and Trevor Williams who strongly opposed the decision of an independent commission appointed by the FA to allow the relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes, to be subsequently rebranded as MK Dons. The club was accepted into the Combined Counties League for the 2002–03 season and proceeded to rise through the non-League system, winning five promotions in nine seasons to return to the Football League less than a decade after the original Wimbledon Football Club had still been competing in the top flight of English football. AFC Wimbledon’s average home attendance at league fixtures for their first season exceeded 3,000 – higher than the average attendance in the same season of Wimbledon F.C., who were still playing in the First Division. This list encompasses the major honours won by AFC Wimbledon and records set by the club, its managers and its players. The player records section includes details of the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made the most competitive first-team appearances. The club's attendance records are also included in the list. As of 2016, AFC Wimbledon still hold the record for the longest run of unbeaten league games at any level of senior football in the United Kingdom. The club remained unbeaten for 78 league matches between 26 February 2003 and 27 November 2004. The club's record appearance maker is defenderSam Hatton, who made 187 league appearances for The Dons between 2007 and 2012 and the club's record goalscorer is Kevin Cooper, who scored 90 league goals in 86 appearances between 2002 and 2004.
Honours
Following the move of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes and its rebranding as Milton Keynes Dons, there was much debate over the rightful home of all the honours won by Wimbledon F.C.. Former supporters argued that the trophies won by Wimbledon F.C. rightfully belong to the community of Wimbledon and should be returned to the local area. AFC Wimbledon believe that the honours of Wimbledon F.C. belong to the fans, as illustrated by the following statement on the club's official website: In October 2006, an agreement was reached between Milton Keynes Dons F.C., the MK Dons Supporters Association, the Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association and the Football Supporters Federation. The replica of the FA Cup plus all club patrimony gathered under the name of Wimbledon F.C. would be returned to the London Borough of Merton. Ownership of trademarks and website domain names related to Wimbledon F.C. would also be transferred to the Borough. It was also agreed that any reference made to Milton Keynes Dons F.C. should refer only to events after 7 August 2004, the date of the first league match played as Milton Keynes Dons. As a result of this deal, the Football Supporters Federation announced that the supporters of Milton Keynes Dons would be permitted to become members of the federation, and that it would no longer appeal to the supporters of other clubs to boycott MK Dons matches. The replica trophies and Wimbledon F.C. memorabilia were returned to Merton on 2 August 2007.
Honours
Only honours won by AFC Wimbledon are listed here. For a list of honours won by Wimbledon F.C., see Wimbledon F.C. Honours
The following table shows players who have made 100 appearances for AFC Wimbledon in Football League matches as well as all major Football League cup competitions in descending order. The statistics only incorporate appearances made by players since AFC Wimbledon gained promotion to the Football League in 2011. In instances where two players have the same total number of appearances, league appearances shall be given precedence when determining ranking. The figure in parentheses is the number of appearances made by a player as a substitute. The figures also take into account appearances made by players whilst they were on loan to AFC Wimbledon from a parent club.
The following table shows the players who have made 100 appearances or more for AFC Wimbledon in semi-professional league matches as well as in all major Non–League cup competitions in descending order. The statistics only incorporate appearances made by players prior to AFC Wimbledon gaining promotion to the Football League in 2011. In instances where two players have the same total number of appearances, league appearances shall be given precedence when determining ranking. The figure in parentheses is the number of appearances made by a player as a substitute.
The following table charts the club's top scorers in all Football League matches as well as all major Football League cup competitions in descending order. The statistics only incorporate appearances and goals made by players since AFC Wimbledon gained promotion to the Football League in 2011. In instances where two players have the same total goal tally, league goals shall be given precedence when determining ranking. Only players with 20 goals or more in all competitions have been included. The figure in parentheses shows the total number of appearances made in relation to goals scored.
Name
Seasons
Football League
FA Cup
Football League Cup
Football League Trophy
Total
1
Lyle Taylor
2015–2018
2
Jack Midson
2011–2014
3
Joe Pigott
2018–
4
Adebayo Akinfenwa
2014–2016
Non–League Football era (2002–2011)
The following table charts the club's top scorers in all semi-professional league matches from the Combined Counties Premier League up until the Conference National as well as in all major Non–League cup competitions in descending order. The statistics only incorporate appearances and goals made by players prior to AFC Wimbledon gaining promotion to the Football League in 2011. In instances where two players have the same total goal tally, league goals shall be given precedence when determining ranking. Only players with 20 goals or more in all competitions have been included. The figure in parentheses shows the total number of appearances made in relation to goals scored.
Name
Seasons
Non–League
Non–League Cup
FA Cup
FA Trophy
FA Vase
Total
1
Kevin Cooper
2002–2004
2
Danny Kedwell
2008–2011
3
Jon Main
2007–2010
4
Richard Butler
2004–2007
5
Joe Sheerin
2002–2005
6
Matt Everard
2003–2005
7
Ryan Gray
2003–2006
8
Sam Hatton
2007–2012
9
Gavin Bolger
2002–2005
10
Roscoe D'Sane
2006–2007
11
Shane Smeltz
2005–2006
Top Scorer by season
Non-League Top Scorers by season (2002–2011)
The following table lists all top scorers for AFC Wimbledon by season. The statistics incorporate results for league matches and results in all major Non-League Cup competitions (including the Combined Counties League Premier Challenge Cup, the Isthmian League Cup and the Conference League Cup as well as results in the FA Vase, the FA Trophy and the FA Cup. The figure in parentheses gives the total number of appearances made by the player in that competition during the season in which they became top scorer.
Season
Name
Non-League
Non-League Cup
FA Cup
FA Trophy
FA Vase
Total
2002–03
Kevin Cooper
2003–04
Kevin Cooper
2004–05
Richard Butler
2005–06
Shane Smeltz
2006–07
Roscoe D'Sane
2007–08
Steven Ferguson
2008–09
Jon Main
2009–10
Danny Kedwell
2010–11
Danny Kedwell
Football League Top Scorers by season (2011–present)
The following table lists all top scorers for AFC Wimbledon by season. The statistics incorporate results for league matches and results in all major Football League Cup competitions (including the Football League Cup and Football League Trophy as well as the FA Cup. The figure in parentheses gives the total number of appearances made by the player in that competition during the season in which they became top scorer.
The following table lists every player that has been voted as 'Player of the Year' by The Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association since the club's inaugural season. The symbol signifies that a player was selected to act as club captain during the season in which they won the award. Names written in italics signify that a player was also AFC Wimbledon's league top scorer during the season in which they were elected Player of the Year.
Young Player of the Year
The following table lists every player that has been voted 'Young Player of the Year' in the club's history. In order to be eligible to win the Natalie Callow Memorial Trophy players must be aged 21 or under at the start of the season in which they are nominated for the award. Names written in italics signify that a player was also AFC Wimbledon's league top scorer during the season in which they were elected Player of the Year. Names written in bold signify that players are still active members of the AFC Wimbledon senior squad.
The following AFC Wimbledon players were selected for the honour of being named in the 'Team of the Year' for their respective league based on consistently high performances throughout a given season.
These statistics incorporate results for league matches and results in all major League Cup competitions as well as results in the FA Vase, the FA Trophy and the FA Cup. Caretaker managers are shown in italics, with Simon Bassey serving two stints in the role.
* suspended as manager on 13 February but not officially dismissed until 18 February 2004. ''# suspended as manager on 25 September but not officially dismissed until 20 October 2019.'
Honours
The following is a list of all AFC Wimbledon managers to date who have ever won a league promotion or major trophy during their tenure. Caretaker managers are shown in italics.
Undoubtedly the club's greatest record to date is securing 5 promotions in 9 seasons, believed to be the fastest ascent for any English football club. Chief executive Erik Samuelson said that the club has always planned a return to the top flights of English football: "I was clearing out some old files the other day and found a five-year plan from the first season and we assumed promotion every other year. It never occurred to us that we wouldn't succeed. We didn't expect it but always believed we would do what the old Wimbledon did and we have."
Matches
First Non-League Match: 1–2 win v Sandhurst Town, 17 August 2002.
First FA Vase Match: 2–7 win v Westfield, 6 September 2003.
First FA Cup Match: 3–0 win v Ashford Town, 4 September 2004.
Smallest home attendance for a league match: 1,939 vs Ashford Town on 21 November 2006 in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
Largest away attendance for a league match: 17,558 vs Portsmouth on 26 December 2014 in Football League Two.
Smallest away attendance for a league match: 473 vs Leyton on 8 September 2007 in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
Average attendance
Only includes attendances at league home fixtures, rounded to one decimal place; number in brackets is change in % from previous season.
Player records
Most league appearances: 197, by Sam Hatton between May 2007 and May 2012.
Most appearances overall: 241, by Sam Hatton between May 2007 and May 2012.
Most league goals in a season: 53, by Kevin Cooper during 2003–04 in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
Most goals in a season overall: 66, by Kevin Cooper during 2003–04 in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
Most league goals overall: 90, by Kevin Cooper in 87 appearances, between August 2002 and May 2004.
First player to score a goal: Glenn Mulcaire, on 17 July 2002 in a pre-season friendly against Bromley, which ultimately ended as a 2–1 defeat.
First player to score a league goal: Kevin Cooper, on 17 August 2002 in a 2–1 away victory at Sandhurst Town in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
First player to score a goal in the Football League: Jamie Stuart, on 6 August 2011 in a 3–2 defeat to Bristol Rovers in Football League Two.
First player to score a goal in the Football League Cup: Luke Moore, on 29 July 2011 in a 3–2 defeat to Crawley Town in Football League Two.
First player to score a goal in the Football League Trophy: Sam Hatton, on 4 October 2011 in a 2–2 draw against Stevenage in Football League Two.
First player to score a hat-trick: Ally Russell, on 26 October 2002 in a 4–0 win over Cobham in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
First player to receive a yellow card in a league match: Simon Bassey, on 21 August 2002 in a 2–1 loss to Chipstead in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
First player to receive a red card in a league match: Keith Ward, on 26 August 2002 in a 3–2 loss to Ash United in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
Player with the greatest number of hat-tricks: Kevin Cooper, with 13 between August 2002 and May 2004.
Player with the greatest number of league goals in a single match: Kevin Cooper, scoring 4 in an 8–0 win over Cove 21 April 2004 in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
Player with the fastest league goal: Sammy Moore, scoring after just 11 seconds of play in a 5–2 win over Mansfield Town on 5 October 2010 in the Conference Premier.
Highest transfer fee paid: Undisclosed paid to Stevenage for Byron Harrison.
Highest transfer fee received: Undisclosed paid by Bradford City for Jake Reeves.
Barry Fuller
Lyle Taylor
Jonathan Meades
Gavin Bolger
Shane Smeltz
Steven Ferguson
Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson