2022–23 AFC Wimbledon season explained

Club:AFC Wimbledon
Season:2022–23
Owner:The Dons Trust
Chairman:Mick Buckley
Manager:Johnnie Jackson[1]
Stadium:Plough Lane
League:League Two
League Result:21st
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Second round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Round of 16
League Topscorer:Josh Davison (9)
Season Topscorer:Josh Davison (10)
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 season is the 21st season in the existence of AFC Wimbledon and the club's first season back in League Two since the 2015–16 season following their relegation from League One last season. In addition to the league, they will also compete in the 2022–23 FA Cup, the 2022–23 EFL Cup and the 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
1 July 2022 Free [2]
4 July 2022 Free [3]
18 July 2022 Undisclosed [4]
24 August 2022 Undisclosed [5]
11 September 2022 Free [6]
1 October 2022 Free [7]
12 January 2023 Undisclosed [8]
31 January 2023 Undisclosed [9]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2022 Released [10] [11]
30 June 2022 Released [12]
30 June 2022 [13]
30 June 2022 Rejected Contract [14]
30 June 2022 Released [15]
30 June 2022 Released <[16]
30 June 2022 Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Rejected Contract [17] [18]
30 June 2022 Isaac Olaniyan Released [19]
30 June 2022 Released [20]
30 June 2022 Released [21]
1 July 2022 Archie Stevens Undisclosed [22]
2 July 2022 Leon Chiwome Undisclosed [23]
4 July 2022 Undisclosed [24]
15 July 2022 Undisclosed [25]
24 August 2022 Undisclosed [26]
13 January 2023 Released [27] [28]
27 January 2023 Undisclosed [29]
31 January 2023 Released [30] [31]
1 February 2023 Mutual Consent [32] [33]

Loans in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilRef
15 July 2022 Kyle Hudlin 4 January 2023 [34] [35]
18 July 2022 5 January 2023 [36] [37]
29 July 2022 20 January 2023 [38] [39]
1 September 2022 6 January 2023 [40] [41]
6 January 2023 End of Season [42]
12 January 2023 End of Season [43]
24 January 2023 End of Season [44]
31 January 2023 End of Season [45]
1 February 2023 End of Season [46]

Loans out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilRef
30 July 2022 6 January 2023 [47] [48]
19 August 2022 End of Season [49]
27 August 2022 Ben Mason 31 January 2023 [50]
11 September 2022 Marcel Campbell 1 January 2023
11 September 2022 11 October 2022 [51]
2 January 2023 2 February 2023
4 January 2023 4 February 2023 [52]
20 January 2023 End of Season [53]
1 February 2023 End of Season [54]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 31 May, AFC Wimbledon announced their first four pre-season friendlies.[55] A fifth friendly match was added, against Farnborough.[56]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2022–23 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.[57]

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

AFC Wimbledon were drawn away to Weymouth in the first round.[58]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

Wimbledon were drawn at home to Gillingham in the first round.[59]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping AFC Wimbleon with Crawley Town and Portsmouth.[60] Three days later, Aston Villa U21s joined Southern Group B.[61] In the third round, the Dons were drawn away to Plymouth Argyle.[62]

Notes and References

  1. News: The wait is over! New manager confirmed . 16 May 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 16 May 2022.
  2. News: Johnnie moves swiftly to snap-up experienced defender . 7 June 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 7 June 2022.
  3. News: Wales international joins the Dons . 4 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 4 July 2022.
  4. News: Dons on cloud nine as Josh arrives! . 18 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 18 July 2022.
  5. News: He's back! Harry completes Dons return . 24 August 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 24 August 2022.
  6. News: Jääskeläinen signs short-term . 12 September 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 11 September 2022.
  7. Web site: Senior signs for the Dons . AFC Wimbledon . 1 October 2022.
  8. News: Ali arrives! International forward signs . 13 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 12 January 2023.
  9. News: Deadline deal done! Aaron arrives . 31 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 31 January 2023.
  10. News: Retained List Announced . 23 May 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 23 May 2022.
  11. News: Gills complete the signing of Cheye Alexander . 15 July 2022 . Gillingham FC . 15 July 2022.
  12. Web site: United Sign Tomlinson & Andrews. torquayunited.com. 12 July 2022. 13 July 2022.
  13. Web site: Darius Charles: AFC Wimbledon defender announces retirement . BBC Sport . 11 April 2022 . 12 April 2022.
  14. News: Stags sign highly rated midfielder . 5 August 2022 . Mansfield Town FC . 4 August 2022.
  15. News: Ben Heneghan agrees Owls switch . 14 June 2022 . Sheffield Wednesday FC . 14 June 2022.
  16. News: Egli Kaja Joins The Beavers . 12 September 2022 . Hampton & Richmond Borough FC . 5 August 2022.
  17. News: Squad Update . 5 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 5 July 2022.
  18. News: Guinness-Walker Signs One-Year Deal With Royals . 29 July 2022 . Reading FC . 29 July 2022.
  19. News: Trio pen Rocks deals . 24 July 2022 . Bognor Regis Town FC . 24 July 2022.
  20. News: Welcome Tyler Forbes and Zaki Oualah . 1 October 2022 . Weymouth FC . 1 October 2022.
  21. Web site: Dundee snap up former France U/20 striker Derick Osei Yaw after successful trial. George. Cran. 6 October 2022. The Courier.
  22. News: Archie joins Rangers after honing his skills at Wimbledon . 1 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 1 July 2022.
  23. News: Leon makes move to Premier League club . 3 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 2 July 2022.
  24. News: Dan to depart the Dons . 4 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 4 July 2022.
  25. News: Rudoni signs for Huddersfield in club record move . 15 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 15 July 2022.
  26. News: Luke departs the Dons . 24 August 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 24 August 2022.
  27. News: Will leaves Wimbledon . 13 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 13 January 2023.
  28. News: Goalkeeper Jaaskelainen Signs . 4 February 2023 . Woking FC . 4 February 2023.
  29. News: Ayoub departs after almost a decade . 27 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 27 January 2023.
  30. News: Courtney departs . 31 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 31 January 2023.
  31. https://www.barnetfc.com/courtney-senior-signs-for-barnet Courtney Senior signs for Barnet
  32. News: Paul leaves after seven years . 1 February 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 1 February 2023.
  33. Web site: Paul Osew Signs for Northampton Town . 11 March 2023 . Northampton Town . en-gb.
  34. News: Dons clinch deal for towering frontman! . 15 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 15 July 2022.
  35. News: Kyle returns to Huddersfield . 4 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 4 January 2023.
  36. News: Double Deal! Dons snap-up Brentford midfielder . 18 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 18 July 2022.
  37. News: Paris recalled by Brentford . 5 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 5 January 2023.
  38. News: NYC is a Don! Brentford forward signs . 29 July 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 29 July 2022.
  39. News: Nathan returns to Brentford . 20 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 20 January 2023.
  40. News: Dons beat deadline to sign defender! . 2 September 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 1 September 2022.
  41. News: Ryley recalled . 6 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 6 January 2023.
  42. News: Robin becomes a Womble! Sam signs . 6 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 6 January 2023.
  43. News: Little by little! Exciting midfielder makes it two . 12 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 12 January 2023.
  44. News: Saikou signs! Forward arrives on loan . 24 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 24 January 2023.
  45. News: Diallang is a Don! . 1 February 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 31 January 2023.
  46. News: McAteer makes it three! Midfielder signs . 1 February 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 1 February 2023.
  47. News: Zach loaned to Scottish club . 1 August 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 30 July 2022.
  48. News: Zach’s back! Striker recalled . 6 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 6 January 2023.
  49. News: Aaron heads out on loan . 22 August 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 19 August 2022.
  50. News: Young right-back goes out on loan . 28 August 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 27 August 2022.
  51. News: Dons duo head out on loan . 12 September 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 11 September 2022.
  52. News: Quaine heads out on loan . 4 January 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 4 January 2023.
  53. News: Bendle Joins Borough . 21 January 2023 . Eastbourne Borough FC . 20 January 2023.
  54. News: Zach's Back . 1 February 2023 . Dundee FC . 1 February 2023.
  55. News: Pre-season includes visit from Championship club . 31 May 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 31 May 2022.
  56. News: Another match added to pre-season schedule . 25 June 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 25 June 2022.
  57. News: Fixtures revealed! Dons to start on home turf . 23 June 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 23 June 2022.
  58. News: A trip to Weymouth in FA Cup first round . 18 October 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 17 October 2022.
  59. News: Carabao Cup - it's Gills again! . 23 June 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 23 June 2022.
  60. News: Dons to face Crawley and Pompey in Trophy next season . 20 June 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 20 June 2022.
  61. News: Dons to face Villa Under-21s in Trophy . 23 June 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 23 June 2022.
  62. News: Argyle trip awaits in Trophy . 25 November 2022 . AFC Wimbledon . 24 November 2022.

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