FA Cup kicks off first round with Wimbledon and MK Dons grudge match

Wimbledon and MK Dons to renew rivalry in FA Cup first round

The FA Cup first round kicks off on Friday with a grudge match between Wimbledon and MK Dons.

The two clubs have a long and bitter rivalry, dating back to MK Dons' controversial relocation from Wimbledon in 2003.

Wimbledon fans were furious at the move and have never forgiven MK Dons, who they view as a phoenix club with no history or tradition.

The match is expected to be fiercely contested, with both teams desperate to progress to the second round.

Wimbledon will be looking to make a statement after a disappointing start to the season, while MK Dons will be hoping to continue their good form.

The match will be played at Wimbledon's Plough Lane stadium, which was opened in 2020.

It will be the first time that the two clubs have met in a competitive match since 2016.

Wimbledon will be looking to avenge their defeat in the 2016 FA Cup, when they were beaten 2-1 by MK Dons in the second round.

The Dons will be hoping to repeat their victory and progress to the next round of the competition.

The match is sure to be a passionate affair, with both sets of fans desperate for their team to win.

It is one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the first round of the FA Cup.