The Real Invincibles: 78 Games Unbeaten

A record-breaking run that rewrote football history: Between February 2003 and December 2004, AFC Wimbledon went 78 competitive matches unbeaten, the longest streak in English senior football.


This wasn’t just a run of form, it was a statement.  A reborn club, driven by supporters, stormed through the leagues and proved what passion, purpose, and unity could achieve.


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📖 How It Started

AFC Wimbledon had only just formed when this incredible journey began. Fans were rebuilding their club from the ground up and what followed was nothing short of extraordinary. Game after game, week after week, the team went unbeaten, forging momentum and belief throughout the entire footballing community.

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📊 The Run in Numbers

AFC Wimbledon went 78 matches unbeaten over 22 months, across three different leagues, facing dozens of opponents from Cobham to Dulwich Hamlet a record recognised across British football.

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🤼‍♂️ Opponents Faced

From fierce London clashes to humble village grounds, every opponent added to the legend. There were routs like 9–0 against Chessington United, a 6–1 thrashing of Bedfont, and an 8–0 demolition of Cove, each victory a heartbeat in the club’s most unforgettable run.

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🏆 Record Confirmed

The Football Association, media outlets, and supporters alike recognise the run as a landmark achievement. It remains the longest unbeaten run in English senior football history, not just a stat, but a symbol of what a united fanbase can achieve.

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