2003–04_Wimbledon_F.C._season
2003–04 Wimbledon F.C. season
Wimbledon 2003–04 football season
During the 2003–04 English football season, Wimbledon F.C. competed in the First Division. This was Wimbledon's last season before changing its club name to Milton Keynes Dons after being given permission by the Football League.
Quick Facts Chairman, Manager ...
| 2003–04 season | |
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| Chairman | Pete Winkelman |
| Manager | Stuart Murdoch |
| Stadium | Selhurst Park (until September) National Hockey Stadium (from September) |
| First Division | 24th (relegated) |
| FA Cup | Fourth round |
| League Cup | First round |
| Top goalscorer | Agyemang (6) |
| Average home league attendance | 4,750 |
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Wimbledon entered administration in June 2003,[1] and played their first match at the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes in September.[2] Although crowds improved at the club's new base, the administrator sold any player who could command a transfer fee and Murdoch's team finished bottom.[3] The club was brought out of administration at the end of the season,[4] and subsequently reformed as Milton Keynes Dons.[5]
Main article: 2003–04 Football League
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
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| 20 | Derby County | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 53 | 67 | −14 | 52 | |
| 21 | Gillingham | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 48 | 67 | −19 | 51 | |
| 22 | Walsall (R) | 46 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 45 | 65 | −20 | 51 | Relegation to Football League One |
| 23 | Bradford City (R) | 46 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 38 | 69 | −31 | 36 | |
| 24 | Wimbledon (R) | 46 | 8 | 5 | 33 | 41 | 89 | −48 | 29 | Renamed Milton Keynes Dons in Football League One |
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Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Wimbledon's score comes first
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League First Division
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| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2003 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 3–1 | 1,145 | Agyemang, Tapp, Reo-Coker |
| 16 August 2003 | Stoke City | A | 1–2 | 12,550 | Agyemang |
| 23 August 2003 | Crystal Palace | H | 1–3 | 6,113 | Reo-Coker |
| 26 August 2003 | Norwich City | A | 2–3 | 16,082 | Holdsworth, Leigertwood |
| 30 August 2003 | Reading | H | 0–3 | 2,066 | |
| 13 September 2003 | Wigan Athletic | H | 2–4 | 1,054 | Agyemang, McAnuff |
| 16 September 2003 | Millwall | A | 0–2 | 7,855 | |
| 20 September 2003 | Ipswich Town | A | 1–4 | 23,428 | Agyemang |
| 27 September 2003 | Burnley | H | 2–2 | 5,639 | Holdsworth, Agyemang |
| 30 September 2003 | Sheffield United | H | 1–2 | 6,016 | Nowland |
| 4 October 2003 | Preston North End | A | 0–1 | 13,801 | |
| 15 October 2003 | Coventry City | A | 0–1 | 10,872 | |
| 18 October 2003 | Nottingham Forest | A | 0–6 | 23,520 | |
| 21 October 2003 | West Bromwich Albion | A | 1–0 | 22,048 | McAnuff |
| 25 October 2003 | Watford | H | 1–3 | 6,115 | Leigertwood |
| 1 November 2003 | Bradford City | H | 2–1 | 3,334 | Small, Reo-Coker |
| 8 November 2003 | Rotherham United | H | 1–3 | 5,777 | Nowland |
| 15 November 2003 | Gillingham | A | 2–1 | 9,061 | Nowland, Agyemang |
| 22 November 2003 | Cardiff City | H | 0–1 | 5,056 | |
| 25 November 2003 | West Ham United | H | 1–1 | 8,118 | McAnuff |
| 29 November 2003 | Derby County | A | 1–3 | 22,025 | Reo-Coker |
| 6 December 2003 | Rotherham United | H | 1–2 | 3,061 | Holdsworth (pen) |
| 13 December 2003 | Walsall | H | 0–1 | 3,315 | |
| 20 December 2003 | Sunderland | A | 1–2 | 22,334 | Thirlwell (own goal) |
| 26 December 2003 | Reading | A | 3–0 | 14,486 | Small, Lewington, McAnuff |
| 30 December 2003 | West Bromwich Albion | H | 0–0 | 6,376 | |
| 10 January 2004 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 0–1 | 6,234 | |
| 17 January 2004 | Stoke City | H | 0–1 | 3,623 | |
| 31 January 2004 | Crystal Palace | A | 1–3 | 20,552 | McAnuff |
| 7 February 2004 | Norwich City | H | 0–1 | 7,368 | |
| 21 February 2004 | Coventry City | H | 0–3 | 5,905 | |
| 28 February 2004 | Watford | A | 0–4 | 15,323 | |
| 2 March 2004 | Nottingham Forest | H | 0–1 | 6,317 | |
| 9 March 2004 | West Ham United | A | 0–5 | 29,818 | |
| 13 March 2004 | Walsall | A | 0–1 | 6,889 | |
| 24 March 2004 | Millwall | H | 0–1 | 3,037 | |
| 27 March 2004 | Ipswich Town | H | 1–2 | 6,389 | Smith |
| 3 April 2004 | Wigan Athletic | A | 1–0 | 7,622 | Chorley |
| 6 April 2004 | Sunderland | H | 1–2 | 4,800 | Kamara |
| 10 April 2004 | Preston North End | H | 3–3 | 2,866 | Gray (2), Chorley |
| 12 April 2004 | Sheffield United | A | 1–2 | 19,391 | Gray (pen) |
| 17 April 2004 | Bradford City | A | 3–2 | 9,011 | Kamara, Smith, Gray |
| 20 April 2004 | Burnley | A | 0–2 | 13,555 | |
| 24 April 2004 | Gillingham | H | 1–2 | 5,049 | Smith |
| 1 May 2004 | Cardiff City | A | 1–1 | 15,337 | Williams |
| 9 May 2004 | Derby County | H | 1–0 | 6,509 | Darlington |
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FA Cup
Main article: 2003–04 FA Cup
More information Round, Date ...
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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| R3 | 3 January 2004 | Stoke City | H | 1–1 | 3,609 | Nowland |
| R3R | 13 January 2004 | Stoke City | A | 1–0 | 6,463 | Nowland |
| R4 | 24 January 2004 | Birmingham City | A | 0–1 | 22,159 |
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League Cup
Main article: 2003–04 Football League Cup
More information Round, Date ...
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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| R1 | 12 August 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 0–2 | 1,986 |
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First-team squad
- Squad at end of season[6]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Left club during season
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- "Wimbledon go into administration". The Daily Telegraph. London. 6 June 2003. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
- Pryce, Robert (29 September 2003). "Wimbledon's happy ending is pure Hollywood". The Guardian. London: Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- Milledge, Adrian (7 April 2004). "Wimbledon fall through trap-door". The Guardian. London: Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- "Wimbledon to change name". BBC. 21 June 2004. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
- "Wimbledon become MK Dons FC". The Guardian. London: Guardian News and Media. 21 June 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- Williams was born in Stalybridge, England, but also qualified to represent Northern Ireland internationally and made his international debut for Northern Ireland in 1999.
- Gier was born in Ascot, England, but also qualified to represent the Philippines internationally through his mother and made his international debut for the Philippines in April 2009.
- Kamara was born in Greenwich, England, but also qualified to represent Sierra Leone internationally and made his international debut for Sierra Leone in June 2007.
- Agyemang was born in Waltham Forest, England, but also qualified to represent Ghana internationally and made his international debut for Ghana in May 2003.
- Leigertwood was born in Enfield, England, but also qualified to represent Antigua and Barbuda internationally and made his international debut for Antigua and Barbuda in November 2008.