Norwich City Set to Face AFC Wimbledon in Pre-Season Friendly
Norwich City's preparations for their 2026-27 Championship campaign will continue on Wednesday when they take on AFC Wimbledon in a pre-season friendly. The Canaries have made three signings so far this summer, including Andre Brooks, Bruno Alves, and Sam Field.
What's at Stake for Norwich City?
Norwich City finished ninth in the Championship last season and will be aiming to push closer to the playoffs during the 2026-27 campaign. The Canaries have a league standing of 9th in the Championship, with 65 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDWWL.
Norwich City's Pre-Season Form
Norwich City have been in good form in their pre-season friendlies, recording a 2-0 victory over King's Lynn on July 4, a 0-0 draw with Colchester United on July 11, and a 3-0 victory over St Gallen last time out. The Canaries have three more friendlies to come against AFC Wimbledon, Osasuna, and Cambridge United.
AFC Wimbledon's Pre-Season Form
AFC Wimbledon have also been active in their pre-season friendlies, recording a 3-2 win over Coventry City, a 3-2 loss to Brentford, and a 2-1 win over Sutton United. The Dons have been boosted by the signings of Zack Nelson, Steven Sessegnon, Dan Sweeney, and James Tilley.
Team News
AFC Wimbledon head coach Johnnie Jackson could again include summer signings Dan Sweeney and James Tilley in his starting side for the contest with Norwich. Youngsters Delano McCoy-Splatt and Kai Jennings could also feature from the first whistle, but striker Matty Stevens will miss out, having suffered an injury in the early stages of the clash with Sutton last time out.
Norwich City's Starting Lineup
Norwich City's possible starting lineup includes Kovacevic, Fisher, McConville, Darling, Chrisene, Mattsson, Wright, Brooks, Maghoma, Schwartau, and Kvistgaarden.
We Say: Norwich City 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
This should be a competitive match for both teams, with Norwich City looking to continue their good form in the pre-season friendlies.
