Stevenage Borough began their English Football League Trophy campaign with a resounding 5-1 away victory over AFC Wimbledon on September 3, 2025. The match at Plough Lane saw Stevenage put on a clinical attacking masterclass to stun the home supporters. Stevenage took an early lead and never looked back, adding goals at regular intervals to build an unassailable advantage before Wimbledon scored a late consolation. The result immediately established Stevenage as a force in their group, sending a clear message to their other opponents. For AFC Wimbledon, it was a night to forget, as defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in a competition they had hoped to make a mark in.