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On This Day in 1968
Roy Law takes on former European Footballer of the Year, John Charles, as the Dons win an opening day Southern League fixture 3-1 against the much-fancied Hereford United side. "We have got to cut costs," new chairman Len Hibberd said in a gloomy assessment of the club's financial position. "For example, last year we paid people to run the tea bar and lost �300. Now volunteers must be found so we end up making a profit. When we had Mr Black around to write out a cheque each year we were fine, but we have to pay our own way from now on."
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50 years ago, a hat trick of Southern League titles and two high profile FA Cup runs were not enough. In the days prior to automatic promotion, club chairman Ron Noades had to travel the country canvassing votes from his Football League counterparts as part of a high profile ‘Dons 4 Div 4’ campaign before the Dons were finally accepted. Relive every kick of Wimbledon’s final non-league year through the pages of the latest edition of The Historical Don with match reports and pictures as well as the memories of Noades, manager Allen Batsford and several members of his all-conquering team. On sale at the home games in August and priced at £3, it is hoped that payments can now be made via a card machine!
24th Jul 2026 09:57:31 
 [152.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Craven Cottage capacity is now 29,600 after the re-developed Riverside Stand added 3,300. So we should get minimum 3,000 seats under EFL cup rules I believe
10th Aug 2026 23:11:15 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
or whatever the Putney end holds?
EFL rules for LC say R2 to played in week commencing Mon 24th August. It is up to clubs to agree a date in that week. If clubs cannot agree, EFL set the date. Date would almost always be Tue or Wed.
10th Aug 2026 22:36:19 
 [109.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Last season Fulham v Bristol C LC2 tix were £20. City were Champ, but we are more local!
10th Aug 2026 22:24:53 
 [109.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
They may have the authority but they aren't going to do it. Chelsea v Fulham can't move, the police won't allow it at this point neither will Sky. We will see what is decided but concern about Wigan supporters travel won't be high on the agenda.
10th Aug 2026 22:19:11 
 [81.lo.gg.ed] 
Avanti will probably cancel most of the Wigan-London trains anyway (staff shortages)
The EFL have the authority to tell Chelsea and Fulham to play the matches on the Tue and Wed. Trying to move the Monday night match then becomes Chelsea/Fulham's problem.
10th Aug 2026 22:11:26 
 [109.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Other solution is Chelsea v Luton on Tue and Foolham v us on Wed. Chelsea unlikely not to make 11 changes anyway and Foolham 8+. Cannot see EFL agreeing to move 4 matches to make this work. EPL clubs will have to suck it up!
10th Aug 2026 22:02:10 
 [109.lo.gg.ed] 
...and then I woke up!!
Cup game though we’ll get more space than that I think.
10th Aug 2026 22:01:42 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Easiest solution - swap Chelsea v Fulham to Sat or Sun and Brighton v Villa to Monday.
10th Aug 2026 21:56:46 
 [109.lo.gg.ed] 
Simples!!
Triggs we will sell the 2500/3000 tickets that away fans get at fulham
10th Aug 2026 21:54:10 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
Maybe those that watched us last play Fulham in West London Cup get first dibs:-)
Worth watching argyle’s second goal for comedy purposes
10th Aug 2026 21:52:31 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
2-0 94 mins
10th Aug 2026 21:51:57 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
For anyone who read my last post and thought “oh yeah I’ll enjoy that” You won’t.
10th Aug 2026 21:49:58 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
1-0 argyle on 92 mins.
The problem is that it seems that the games have to played that week. Probably because of a knock-on effect on potential ties with the clubs involved in European football. It is a one-off logistical nightmare.
10th Aug 2026 21:49:49 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
The police will almost certainly block both games being on the same day, they cannot play before Thursday and that runs into problems with the weekend fixtures. Unless they move the Fulham/Chelsea game to Sunday.
Argyle v Exeter minutes away from penalties for anyone interested in watching that.
10th Aug 2026 21:46:41 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
It’s not been a bad game to be fair to both sides. One R Curtis playing for Plymouth.
Lol Spit as jf we’d sell out our allocation for Cravan Cottage in a midweek EFL cup 2nd round fixture.
10th Aug 2026 21:45:07 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Silk - it won’t happen
10th Aug 2026 21:43:24 
 [80.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
If the local Safety Advisory Groups declare the logistical strain too dangerous for a single evening, the EFL has the constitutional power to reverse one fixture. This would mean either Chelsea travelling to Kenilworth Road (Luton) or Fulham playing away at the Cherry Red Records Stadium (AFC Wimbledon).
10th Aug 2026 21:41:58 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
They may not have the choice they will just get told
Excellent draw,and well done to the club with tickets first to those that went Saturday in the first round.
10th Aug 2026 21:39:27 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Not only would it not make sense from a footballing point of view for Chelsea (never give up home advantage) - it wouldn’t make sense financially. Bigger crowd at the bridge etc
10th Aug 2026 21:39:17 
 [80.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Way too complicated - I’ll just wait till they actually announce all the dates for all the games.
10th Aug 2026 21:37:06 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
You aren't allowed to give up home advantage in the FA Cup. Carabao Cup may be the same except in the case of flooding.
10th Aug 2026 21:36:08 
 [81.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Silk - no team ever gives up home advantage unless they have to.
10th Aug 2026 21:33:00 
 [45.lo.gg.ed] 
And Chelski aren't going to do that, neither will Fulham.
They will never do that!
10th Aug 2026 21:31:32 
 [80.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Looking online it seems either staggered kick offs - one 5:45 then next 8:15 or reversing one of the ties. Would make sense to switch the Chelsea/Luton game to Kenilworth Road.
10th Aug 2026 21:21:22 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
I can confirm that Chelsea and Fulham cannot play the same night due to police advice. One will move to the next week.
10th Aug 2026 21:13:56 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU