AFC Wimbledon host Barnet at Plough Lane, London on Tuesday, Oct 6 at 8:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the EFL Trophy South – Group F, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

AFC Wimbledon come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Barnet, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. AFC Wimbledon head into this on the back of a defeat, while Barnet arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — AFC Wimbledon and Barnet have split their 7 meetings almost evenly (3W–2D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Barnet won 3–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives AFC Wimbledon a slight edge, but Barnet are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.