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AFC Wimbledon faces Reading in EFL Trophy matchup this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

AFC Wimbledon faces Reading in EFL Trophy matchup this weekend

Summary

AFC Wimbledon hosts Reading in the first away league game of the season on August 21, 2026. Wimbledon started the season with a challenging 3-0 loss to Huddersfield Town but managed a 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy. Last season, Wimbledon performed well against Reading, winning both league encounters while Reading claimed victory in a League Cup clash. Wimbledon's manager Johnnie Jackson aims to improve on last season's 19th place finish in League One with a solid home performance.

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By the Numbers

•Wimbledon started League One with a 3-0 loss and a draw in EFL Trophy
•Last season, Wimbledon won both league games against Reading
•Reading won a League Cup match against Wimbledon last year
•Johnnie Jackson is in his fourth season as Wimbledon's manager
•Wimbledon has brought in seven new players this summer

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What they're saying

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Reading’s first away league game of the 2026/27 season sees them travel to South West London to take on AFC Wimbledon. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.
— Yahoo Sports

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