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AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons play to a scoreless draw

AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons played to a 0-0 draw in a tense League One rivalry match. The result leaves AFC Wimbledon in 5th place with 11 points from seven games, while MK Dons remains winless in 19th place with six points.

The match was marked by controversy, as MK Dons manager Paul Warne expressed confusion over two penalty decisions that were not awarded during the contest. Tensions were also high off the pitch; AFC Wimbledon co-founder Ivor Heller demanded an apology from Mark Bullingham and called for MK Dons to drop “Dons” from their name.

Pre-match atmosphere was lively near Plough Lane, requiring police intervention to prevent clashes between rival supporters. Additionally, the stadium scoreboard drew attention for displaying only “HOME” and “AWAY” instead of the specific club names or crests.

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AFC Wimbledon · Ivor Heller · MK Dons · Mark Bullingham · Paul Warne