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Akinfenwa wins it for fan-owned Wimbledon

Akinfenwa wins it for fan-owned Wimbledon

Ashley Cox9 Oct 2014 - 11:35

Former Jenner Park favourite Adebayo Akinfenwa made a small piece of history on Tuesday, as he helped Wimbledon to a 3-2 triumph at Milton Keynes.

The muscle-bound marksman (pictured), who lifted both Welsh Premier League and Welsh Cup silverware during his time at Barry, assured his place in Crazy Gang folklore by netting the club's first-ever winner at Stadium MK.

Twice the Dons had trailed in the Johnstone Paint Trophy tie; the third meeting of the sides in as many competitions.

However, twice the Wombles battled back; before summer signing Akinfenwa (on as a substitute) scored their crucial and decisive third with ten minutes remaining.

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