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AFC Wimbledon blog, stats and opinions by Tim Hanson
We'll be recording a new @womblecoef.bsky.social pod in midweek. Will focus on Wigan preview but we should have time for a listener question or two. Let us know with a reply here if there's anything you'd like answered.

And still time to listen to last week's pod.

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TWC23 - Dons Done by Peterborough, How Do We Turn Things Around?
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November 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
New Womble Coefficient pod is out.

Pummelling by Peterborough. Bunched up League 1. Listener question on whether our bad run was coming. Attacking options without Stevens & Bugiel. How to turn our form around.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7cEL...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify – Web Player
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November 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
*** NEW BLOG ***

Bunched up

A mad L1 weekend with almost all the teams at the top losing. But reflects a division with not much between most teams. Here I look at the numbers & what it may mean for Dons.

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Comments, retweets & shares welcome. #AFCW
Bunched up
You sometimes hear the Premier League talked up as a division where ‘anyone can beat anyone’. That seems an increasingly far-fetched claim when the league winners often get close to (an…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Peterborough vs Wimbledon stats-based preview thread...

#PUFC
#AFCW
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
New Womble Coefficient pod now out.

Gateshead review. Our terrible FA Cup record vs National League teams and possible reasons. Sasu. In-depth Peterborough preview and predictions.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7vw9...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
TWC22 - FA Cup Disappointment and Trying to Stop the Slide at Peterborough
Podcast Episode · The Womble Coefficient · 11/06/2025 · 58m
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November 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Give the latest Womble Coefficient pod a pre-game listen if you haven't already. Includes the most comprehensive preview of the Gateshead game you'll likely hear.

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Spotify – Web Player
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November 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
New Womble Coefficient pod now out.

Review of Burton defeat. State of League 1 review. FA Cup focus and Gateshead preview/predictions.

Thanks to @ryandeeney.bsky.social for the Gateshead insights.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7lb6...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
TWC21 - Our First Loss in a While, and Gateshead FA Cup Preview
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October 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Wimbledon vs Burton stats-based preview thread...

#AFCW
#Brewers
October 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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New Womble Coefficient Pod now out. We cover...

🔥 Plymouth review - another away win, another comeback
🔦 Spotlight on three iconic Summer 2023 signings: Johnson, Reeves, Bugiel
🔮 Burton preview & predictions

Available in the usual places. #AFCW

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TWC20 - Plymouth Win and the Continued Success of Summer 2023
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October 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New Womble Coefficient Pod now out. We cover...

🔥 Plymouth review - another away win, another comeback
🔦 Spotlight on three iconic Summer 2023 signings: Johnson, Reeves, Bugiel
🔮 Burton preview & predictions

Available in the usual places. #AFCW

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TWC20 - Plymouth Win and the Continued Success of Summer 2023
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October 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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*** NEW BLOG ***

Jake Reeves, in the middle of our team

Here I take a stats-based look at Reeves' early season form and his (a bit underrated, in my view) role in the Dons' excellent start.

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As always, comments, retweets and shares welcome!
Jake Reeves, in the middle of our team
I’ve long held a theory that many Wimbledon fans struggle to get fully on board with central midfielders that don’t either pop up with 10 goals a season (Robbie Earle style) or fly into…
wimbledonstatsblog.wordpress.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
*** NEW BLOG ***

Jake Reeves, in the middle of our team

Here I take a stats-based look at Reeves' early season form and his (a bit underrated, in my view) role in the Dons' excellent start.

wimbledonstatsblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/j...

As always, comments, retweets and shares welcome!
Jake Reeves, in the middle of our team
I’ve long held a theory that many Wimbledon fans struggle to get fully on board with central midfielders that don’t either pop up with 10 goals a season (Robbie Earle style) or fly into…
wimbledonstatsblog.wordpress.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Plymouth vs Wimbledon stats-based preview thread...

#PAFC
#AFCW
October 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
New Womble Coefficient pod now out. Port Vale review, debate on striking combos with no Stevens, disciplinary record, Plymouth preview & predictions. Stats & chat.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0bwB...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify – Web Player
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October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wimbledon vs Port Vale stats-based preview thread...

#AFCW
#PVFC
October 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
New Womble Coefficient pod is now out.

Blackpool/Storm Amy review, winning 4 in a row, defensive strength incl. praise for Ogs, JJ's rising reputation, Port Vale selections debate, preview and predictions.

Stats & chat. Available in the usual places.

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TWC18 - Blackpool Victory, 5 Straight Wins and Port Vale Preview
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October 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Blackpool vs Wimbledon stats-based preview thread...

#UTMP
#AFCW
October 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
New epidsode of The Womble Coefficient pod now out.

Look back at Wycombe, praise for Bugiel, 10 games in review, Blackpool preview and predictions.

Stats & chat. Available in the usual places. Give it a listen & let us know what you think.

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TWC17 - Wycombe, Blackpool, and 10 Games Down
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October 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Wimbledon vs Wycombe stats-based preview thread...

#AFCW
#WWFC
September 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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*** NEW BLOG ***

Attacking Returns

A long(ish) read on Wimbledon's impressive early season attacking output. Stevens, shape, crosses, comebacks & more. Lots of stats but not all stats...

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As always, comments, retweets and shares appreciated!
Attacking Returns
Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of Wimbledon’s excellent start to the season has been how much better the team looks as an attacking force compared with pre-season expectations. In this blog…
wimbledonstatsblog.wordpress.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Wimbledon vs Wycombe stats-based preview thread...

#AFCW
#WWFC
September 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
*** NEW BLOG ***

Attacking Returns

A long(ish) read on Wimbledon's impressive early season attacking output. Stevens, shape, crosses, comebacks & more. Lots of stats but not all stats...

wimbledonstatsblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/a...

As always, comments, retweets and shares appreciated!
Attacking Returns
Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of Wimbledon’s excellent start to the season has been how much better the team looks as an attacking force compared with pre-season expectations. In this blog…
wimbledonstatsblog.wordpress.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Doncaster vs Wimbledon stats-based preview thread...

#DRFC
#AFCW
September 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
New episode of The Womble Coefficient pod is out. Rotherham review, team selections, crossing stats, Stevens' penalty record, Doncaster preview & predictions. Lots of stats and chat. Fully focused on the football.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/48lK...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
TWC16 - Back to Winning Ways
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September 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Wimbledon vs Rotherham stats-based preview thread...

#AFCW
#RUFC
September 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM