Reports: After losing at Bromley, Johnnie Jackson, the manager of AFC Wimbledon, says, “We can’t overreact.”

After AFC Wimbledon’s 2-0 loss to South London rivals Bromley on Saturday afternoon, manager Johnnie Jackson insists there won’t be any overreaction.

When Michael Cheek was given space on the edge of the box during a counterattack, he slotted his shot past Owen Goodman in the 34th minute to give the Dons a lead for the second time this season.

Corey Whitely doubled Bromley’s lead and wrapped up the game in the 59th minute after he collected Danny Imray’s run and pass to slot beyond Palace loanee Goodman.

It was the first defeat the Dons had suffered in League Two this season, winning the opening day outing at home to Colchester.

“We were good in patches and poor in some areas,” said Jackson.

The AFC Wimbledon bench during the League 2 match between Bromley and AFC Wimbledon at Hayes Lane, Bromley, England on 17th August 2024. Photo by Edmund Boyden.

“We were the dominant team with the ball. We had more possession and more shots, but we didn’t have enough to show for that.

“We got done in transition in two moments for their goals – it’s disappointing.

We knew we would probably see a lot of the ball and we know how good they are in those moments. We’re frustrated with the goals.

“If you see the subs that we’re making, we’re bringing good players on – we have to be on it all the time if you’re going to play.

“There has been a bit of a drop-off today, but not a huge drop-off – we can’t overreact.

“It’s easily a game on another day that we get something from. I don’t think we have come here and been played off the park or been dominated.

“But they have had the better moments.”

The lowdown on Bromley 2 AFC Wimbledon 0 – Ravens continue perfect League Two start with historic Hayes Lane win

Bromley continued their perfect start to life in League Two with a 2-0 win over AFC Wimbledon in a historic first EFL victory at Hayes Lane on Saturday afternoon,

Here is Edmund Brack’s lowdown on the match from Hayes Lane:

THE LINE-UPS

AFC Wimbledon: Goodman, Furlong (Tilley 77), Johnson, Lewis, Ogundere, Neufville, Smith, Reeves, Ball (Hippolyte 63), Stevens (Kelly 63), Bugiel (63).

Not used: Ward, Maycock, O’Toole,

Bromley: Smith, Reynolds, Grant, Webster, Imray (Sowunmi 77), Odutayo, Congreve (Dinanga 63), Charles, Arthurs, Whitely, Cheek (Amantchi 86).

Not used: Long, Leigh,, Topalojj, Olomola.

SNAPSHOT OF THE GAME

Wimbledon had more of the ball around the Bromley penalty area, but with his first sight of goal, Michael Cheek slotted an effort into the bottom left-hand corner just after the half hour mark.

Bromley: Smith, Reynolds, Grant, Webster, Imray (Sowunmi 77), Odutayo, Congreve (Dinanga 63), Charles, Arthurs, Whitely, Cheek (Amantchi 86).

Not used: Long, Leigh,, Topalojj, Olomola.

SNAPSHOT OF THE GAME

Wimbledon had more of the ball around the Bromley penalty area, but with his first sight of goal, Michael Cheek slotted an effort into the bottom left-hand corner just after the half hour mark.