The story of the day as Carl Winchester's strike bags all three points for Sunderland against AFC Wimbledon

Sunderland got back to winning ways after a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at the Stadium of Light.
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Carl Winchester scored the only goal of the game after his deflected effort in the 64th minute left Wimbledon goalkeeper Nik Tianez rooted to the spot.

A third league win of the season means Sunderland have taken nine points from their first four fixtures.

Sunderland AFC 1 AFC Wimbledon 0 RECAP

Key Events

  • Sunderland beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.
  • Carl Winchester scored the only goal of the game with a deflected shot.
  • Sunderland have won three of their first four league games.

A view of the goal from the stands

Phil Smith’s verdict on the goal

64 - More Sunderland pressure and a GOAL!!!!

Sunderland once again pressure Wimbledon. GOOOOOOOAAAAAAL!!!!

Winchester with it from range!

Pritchard has a shot but it curls wide of Wimbledon’s right post! So close to breaking the deadlock!

56 - Chance for Sunderland

Embleton has a shot on goal saved by the keeper as Sunderland look to pressure again.

Big chance for Sunderland as Ross Stewart is played through on goal. He stings the palms of Tzanev. A big chance for Sunderland.

Half-time verdict from Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson

HT: Sunderland 0-0 AFC Wimbledon

Half-time time at the Stadium of Light and it’s goalless. Sunderland arguably the better side in the first half but failed to capitalise on their possession.