Team Bus Snafu Causes Kickoff Delay in Epic AFC Wimbledon vs. MK Dons Grudge Match – The US Sun

AFC Wimbledon vs. MK Dons Clash Delayed: Bitter Rivals Face Off

AFC Wimbledon vs. MK Dons: A Showdown Delayed

WIMBLEDON’S home clash with hated rivals MK Dons has been delayed 15 minutes.

The two sides were due to collide at 12:30 in League Two.

Late Arrival Causes Kick-Off Delay

However, the kick-off had to be moved back due to the late arrival of the MK Dons team.

Their team coach only got to Plough Lane at around 11:45am.

Traffic Troubles in South West London

That was after it had been delayed in South West London “traffic”.

It was then announced that the start of the showdown had been pit back by quarter of an hour.

History of Bad Blood

The bad blood between the two clubs has existed ever since MK Dons were formed in 2002 when the owners of the original Wimbledon FC moved the side up to Buckinghamshire.

Furious supporters of the old club formed AFC Wimbledon, and they worked their way up from non-league back into the professional game.

Competitive Face-Offs

Since they returned to the Football League, the two teams have faced-off several times.

The first competitive fixture between them took place in December 2012 in the FA Cup second round, a game that MK Dons won 2-1.

15th Encounter

Today will be the 15th time that the two teams have collided.

As well as that FA Cup match, they have met in the EFL Trophy, the League Cup and the Football League.

Results and Controversies

MK Dons have enjoyed eight victories, while AFC Wimbledon have been victorious on two occasions.

Irate fans also believe that the Dons nickname belongs to Wimbledon and that MK Dons is a completely separate club who should have no claim to the history of the original side.

Recent Matches

That has even led to AFC Wimbledon landing themselves in trouble for refusing to use MK Dons’ full name on their stadium scoreboard.

It was MK Dons celebrating in January when they last met as goals from Dan Kemp, an own goal from Ryan Johnson and Warren O’Hara earned a 3-1 win over their rivals, who had two players sent-off.

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