Sky Bet League One Fixture status: Postponed

Original schedule: Saturday 15 November 2025, 15:00 local time (Europe/London – GMT, UTC+0).

Venue: Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane, London, England.

Postponement confirmed by both clubs on 29 Oct 2025 due to international call-ups. New date to be announced.

Match Preview

The League One meeting between AFC Wimbledon and Stockport County was set to light up Plough Lane in a classic Saturday 15:00 slot before the fixture was postponed because of international call-ups. While we await the rearranged date, the competitive picture remains compelling and the matchup deserves a full look at context, styles and data points shaping expectations.

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Setting and stakes. Cherry Red Records Stadium has become a difficult away day when the Dons build early momentum and compress the middle third. Stockport, meanwhile, have been targeting the division’s top positions with a clear style underpinned by patient build-up and well-drilled pressing cues. Even with a pause in the schedule, the table dynamics around the top and playoff positions ensure that the rearranged game will carry weight. Sofascore’s league overview around the original match window had Stockport tracking at or near the summit with Wimbledon in the top half, highlighting the tight margins across the pack.

AFC Wimbledon thrive when they can set a compact out-of-possession block and spring quickly down the sides on regain. The Dons’ best spells at home often come from turning defensive wins into fast switches that target the far full back, plus high-leverage restarts that invite traffic in the six-yard box. In longer possession phases, they can roll into a 4-2-3-1 shape, working wide-to-central combinations and looking for cut-backs rather than hopeful crosses. That pattern, combined with the stadium’s tight feel, creates pressure cycles that keep opponents penned in.

Stockport County have built their promotion push on control. Expect a 3-5-2 or 4-3-3 possession structure that morphs naturally depending on the press they see. They are comfortable circulating through the back line before striking diagonals to isolate a wing back or wide forward. Off the ball, County press in measured waves, particularly strong after turnovers when the first pass is predictable. On set plays, they pose a serious back-post threat and attack second phases with runners arriving late from the edge of the area.

Where the game tilts. The key battleground is the half spaces just outside the box. If Wimbledon’s screen prevents Stockport’s advanced midfielders from receiving on the half turn, the visitors will be nudged into earlier, less dangerous deliveries. Conversely, if County can consistently find a free 8 between the lines, they open lanes for low crosses and cut-backs that are hard to defend. Transitions will also matter: Wimbledon’s ability to win the second ball and release a runner quickly forces Stockport to defend big spaces, an area where the visitors usually look tidy but can still be stretched when both wing backs are high.

Game management. In the original window this would have been a high-energy afternoon under a full house. The rearranged date could change the rhythm, especially if it moves midweek under lights. That tweak often favors the side with deeper rotation and set-piece variety, an edge that typically leans toward County. However, the 3pm blackout context in the UK and the EFL’s expanded coverage this season also affects how supporters watch and experience fixtures, particularly overseas.

Form and trendlines. Recent form indicators across the same period pointed to County’s consistency and Wimbledon’s resilience at home. Head-to-head data since the Dons returned to the EFL shows a narrow series with County holding a small advantage in results, again underscoring tight margins.

Bottom line. When this match is played, small moments will decide it: second balls after diagonal switches, restarts around the penalty spot and the first clear transition chance either way. If Stockport County control tempo for long spells, they usually manufacture enough high-value entries to win. If AFC Wimbledon can turn the game into a duel-heavy battle with quick breaks and dangerous deliveries, the Dons can tilt the crowd and the scoreline.

TV Broadcast & Livestreams

For the rearranged date, check updated listings close to kick-off. The following reflects standard League One broadcast rules in 2025-26.

• United Kingdom: Sky Sports+ selects and streams many EFL fixtures. If not selected, domestic live video is generally unavailable in the 3pm Saturday slot; audio and highlights remain.
• International: iFollow/club streaming is available to overseas supporters for League One fixtures, subject to rights in your territory.
• Club info: AFC Wimbledon and Stockport County publish match-by-match broadcast updates on their official channels. :

Match Information

Original date, time and venue confirmed via official ticket info and fixture notes. Postponement confirmed by both clubs.

Odds (1X2)

Representative prices from multiple aggregators/sites around the original window. Always check your bookmaker near the rearranged date.

Form & Head-to-Head

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Head-to-Head – recent meetings

• Recent H2H shows a slight edge to Stockport County in the small modern sample.

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Standings

Positions per live tables around 15 Nov 2025. Check updated standings near the new date.

Prediction

Score pick (when played): AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Stockport County

Reasoning: County’s structure and chance creation across wide-to-central patterns usually travel well, and their set-piece threat provides an extra lever. AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane can make it a duel-heavy battle, and the Dons’ restarts pose real danger, but the underlying data and pre-postponement market pricing lean slightly toward Stockport County edging a tight game.