EFL probe AFC Wimbledon's refusal to recognise rivals MK Dons by full name

AFC Wimbledon could face action from the EFL after failing to recognise MK Dons by their full name at their League game on Friday night.

Wimbledon referred to the away side as Milton Keynes or MK - as they did on the stadium scoreboard - and did not mention them on their programme cover. MK Dons won the match 2-0.

AFC Wimbledon were formed in 2002 after the original Wimbledon were controversially relocated to Milton Keynes.

The EFL said they "sought assurances" from Wimbledon that the match would be "treated in a consistent and appropriate manner" after MK Dons were not referred to by their full name during the corresponding fixture last season.

New regulations were introduced for this season and an EFL statement said: "The failure to recognise MK Dons in the correct manner causes reputational issues for the EFL as well as creating the potential for unrest amongst MK Dons supporters."