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A dent in Wimbledon's play-off hopes Substitute Joe Gbode scored the decisive goal at Priestfield to hand Gillingham a 1–0 victory and deliver a significant blow to AFC Wimbledon's hopes of securing automatic promotion from League Two. Author - Ajay The Gills, now unbeaten in seven matches under Gareth Ainsworth, took the lead shortly after the hour mark. Gbode found space in the box and lashed a powerful finish past Owen Goodman. Wimbledon had earlier spurned chances to go in front. Joe Lewis rose to meet a James Tilley free-kick but sent his header over the bar, while Alistair Smith dragged a low drive narrowly wide of the far post. READ MORE: AFC Wimbledon news and stories   Their wastefulness was punished when Remeao Hutton slid a well-weighted pass into the path of Bradley Dack, who squared it for Gbode to finish first time. Johnnie Jackson’s side pressed in the final minutes in search of an equaliser, but Gillingham stood firm to record a second successive home win. H...

Bournemouth were held to a draw by 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The home side had to play over half the match with a numerical disadvantage after Chris Richards' dismissal in first-half stoppage time, but Andoni Iraola's side failed to break down their opponents in a second-half low on goalmouth drama. Author - Ajay The first 45 minutes had ended in controversy after Palace defender Richards was shown a second yellow card for a tug on Justin Kluivert. Palace fans and players were incensed at the decision, particularly as the referee had opted against dismissing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for a second bookable offence following a foul on Ismaila Sarr 10 minutes earlier.  Maybe some controversy would liven things up? Perhaps, the sending off gave Palace the impetus to see the game and pick up a deserved point. READ MORE: Sports news from London Super News The visitors dominated possession after half-time but, aside from a tame Evanilson header from Adam Smit...