ECHOSPORT takes a closer look at tonight’s opponents AFC Wimbledon with the help of Dons fan Ray Armfield.

THE SEASON SO FAR

“It’s been disjointed and a bit disappointing, not least of all last Friday night when losing 2-0 to MK Dons. We’ve had good moments - winning at Blackburn Rovers - but have been goal-shy in attack, scoring just five times in nine games, which is the lowest amount in League One and we’re really missing Tom Elliott, who joined Millwall. Dons are currently 19th in the table with eight points from the opening nine games of the season.”

RECENT FORM

“AFC Wimbledon have triumphed just once in their last five games but that triumph came at Blackburn Rovers, where they secured a 1-0 win.

“Dons have lost two of their five away games so far this season.”

STYLE OF PLAY

“4-3-3 or variations of it.

“But that has meant Lyle Taylor, who played locally for Concord Rangers, playing wide in the front three to accommodate Cody McDonald or Kwesi Appiah.”

THE DANGERMAN

“Believe it or not, 17-year-old midfielder Anthony Hartigan is arguably our best player right now.

“He has been likened to Michael Carrick and is already on the radar of Premier League clubs.”

TEAM NEWS

“Kwesi Appiah is out with a hamstring tear and we have four left-backs injured at the moment so we are using utility man George Francomb there as cover.

“I would hope Harry Forrester will be given a start. He’s made five league appearances so far but they have all come off the bench.”

PREDICTED STARTING LINE-UP

Long, Fuller, Robinson, Oshilaja, Francomb, Hartigan, Abdou, Trotter, Barcham, McDonald, Taylor.

ROOTS HALL HISTORY

“Dons have visited Roots Hall six times, winning three games and losing three. Their last trip ended in a 3-0 Blues win on Boxing Day.”