AFC Wimbledon won a thrilling five-goal encounter, defeating Reading 3-2 at home in English Football League One on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The match at Plough Lane was a rollercoaster from start to finish, with the Dons showing great character to claim victory. Reading took an early lead, but Wimbledon hit back with two quick goals to turn the game around before halftime. The Royals equalized early in the second half to set up a tense finale. The winner came for Wimbledon from a late penalty, awarded after a handball in the box, which was calmly dispatched. The result provided a massive boost to Wimbledon's survival hopes, while it was a damaging defeat for Reading's own battle against relegation in a crucial six-pointer.