Stockport County vs AFC Wimbledon prediction 28.03.2026 | Football League One

The Hatters know this situation well. After winning League Two, they almost went back-to-back last season, only to fall short in the playoff semi-finals. Now, here they are again, sitting fifth and staring at a similar path. There is still time to climb, but the gap to automatic spots feels a bit too wide at this stage.

Form has been slightly uneven. One win in the last three games is not exactly convincing. However, the bigger picture at Edgeley Park tells a different story. Seven wins from the last eight at home is not something you ignore lightly.

Kyle Wootton continues to lead the line with 18 goals, which gives them a focal point. Barry is out injured, and Norwood walks a suspension tightrope, which adds a bit of tension.

The Dons had their own moment not long ago, pushing through the playoffs, and that kind of run tends to linger in people’s minds. This season feels different. More steady than ambitious, if anything. Sitting 14th leaves a slim mathematical chance of climbing, but, honestly, recent form does not really support that idea.

Jackson’s side are now three games without a win, losing two. That alone raises questions. Away form makes it clearer. Four straight road games without a win starts to look like a pattern, not just a rough patch.

Ryan Johnson has added a few goals from defence, which helps, though it also hints at limited output elsewhere. Injuries to Stewart and Hutchinson only stretch things further, and the squad already looks a bit thin.