Bet on AFC Wimbledon vs West Ham United U21 on Football

AFC Wimbledon are likely slight favourites at home against West Ham United U21, with early EFL Trophy market prices typically in the 2.10–2.30 range for Wimbledon and around 2.90–3.10 for the young Hammers, reflecting Wimbledon's senior-league experience and better physicality over 90 minutes; DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports. Recent EFL Trophy group results show West Ham U21 as dangerous but inconsistent, often involved in high-scoring games.

The AFC Wimbledon vs West Ham United U21 EFL Trophy match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time on 12 January 2026. In London this corresponds to 19:00 GMT, as the UK will be on standard time in January.

The game will be played at AFC Wimbledon’s home ground, the Cherry Red Records Stadium (Plough Lane) in Wimbledon, London. The modern all-seater venue holds roughly 9,000 spectators and has hosted both League One fixtures and domestic cup ties since its opening, giving AFC Wimbledon a strong home advantage in night games.

Given AFC Wimbledon’s status as a League One senior side and home advantage at Plough Lane, a reasonable prediction is a narrow Wimbledon win, for example 2–1, with odds around 2.10–2.30 on the home win, 3.30–3.60 on the draw, and 2.90–3.10 on West Ham United U21. Value bettors may also look at over 2.5 goals, as West Ham’s U21s tend to play open, attacking football in the EFL Trophy.

Head-to-head meetings between AFC Wimbledon and West Ham United U21 in the EFL Trophy have been rare, with no long-established rivalry or extensive record between the clubs’ first team and the Hammers’ U21s. However, West Ham’s youth sides have recorded notable away wins in this competition against other League One and League Two teams, indicating that while Wimbledon may be favoured, the fixture is far from straightforward.