- Date: Monday 26 May 2025
- Kick-off: 3:01 PM BST
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
- Broadcast: Live on talkSPORT 2 and Sky Sports
This unusual kick-off time is part of the 'Every Minute Matters' campaign by Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation, raising awareness for cardiac arrest and CPR training.
Match Overview
AFC Wimbledon and Walsall clash at Wembley for a place in League One, in what promises to be a tense and tightly-contested League Two Play-Off Final.
Team Form & Path to the Final
AFC Wimbledon
- Finished 5th in League Two with 73 points
- Beat Notts County 2–0 on aggregate in the semi-finals
- Conceded the fewest goals in the league (35 in 46 games)
Walsall
- Finished 4th with 77 points
- Defeated Chesterfield 4–1 on aggregate
- Scored the most goals in the league despite mid-season struggles
Key Players
AFC Wimbledon
- Mathew Stevens – Top scorer with 16 goals
- James Tilley – Most assists (7)
Walsall
- Jamille Matt – 12 goals this season
- Connor Barrett – 9 assists, back from suspension
Betting Tips
- Match Result: A close match expected – slight edge to Wimbledon
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 goals is a strong pick
- BTTS: "No" could be value due to Wimbledon's defensive record
Prediction
With both sides showing strength in different areas, this could be a cagey final. Wimbledon's defensive discipline may prove decisive.
Predicted Score: AFC Wimbledon 1–0 Walsall
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