Bromley vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction 11.11.2025 | EFL Trophy

This marks only Bromley’s second ever participation in the EFL Trophy, following their inaugural promotion to the English Football League in the 2023-24 campaign. After a rather subdued debut last season, in which they were eliminated at the group stage, the Ravens will be eager to make amends this time around.

Their sensational, goal-filled opener saw them draw 3-3 with Crystal Palace U23 before prevailing on penalties to secure two points, but they were subsequently forced to accept a 2-1 defeat against group winners Stevenage.

Heading into the final group-stage round, Bromley face a must-win situation if they hope to progress, yet recent form at Hayes Lane has been anything but impressive, with just one victory from their last five home matches.

On a positive note, head coach Andy Woodman has no injury or suspension concerns. Given the decisive nature of this fixture, however, he is unlikely to rest his key players, instead opting to field his strongest side for this crucial midweek clash.

Unlike Tuesday’s hosts, AFC Wimbledon boast a considerably richer pedigree in this competition, though since their debut final in the 1981-82 campaign, they have struggled to make a significant impact in subsequent editions.

That said, the Wombles have progressed beyond the group stage in each of the last three EFL Trophy campaigns and will be hoping to continue that trend. They must, however, avoid defeat in this final group-stage fixture, as they sit just one point ahead of Bromley.

Anything short of a loss will be acceptable in midweek action, but Johnnie Jackson’s side will be concerned by their recent grim form. They enter this clash on a three-game winless and scoreless streak, capped by a heavy 5-0 defeat to Peterborough at the weekend.

Former Chelsea midfielder Sam Hutchinson is sidelined with a back issue, ruling him out of the contest against Bromley, though encouragingly for AFC Wimbledon, he is their only absentee.