AFC Wimbledon manager Wally Downes has been suspended after being charged over alleged betting irregularities by the Football Association, the club have announced.

Assistant manager Glyn Hodges will be in charge for Saturday's League One trip to Peterborough.

A statement on the club's official website said: "Club manager Wally Downes has been suspended from first team duties pending further notice.

"The club has been informed that Wally has been charged by the FA for Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 8 bets placed on football matches between 30 November 2013 and 12 July 2019."

The Dons are currently 22nd in the League One standings, with three points from their first 10 games.