Charlton and AFC Wimbledon first met in 2016, after Wimbledon were promoted via the League Two playoffs and Charlton were relegated from the Championship.[1] Wimbledon won their first ever meeting at The Valley 2–1.[17] Charlton won only one of their first six meetings, with Wimbledon knocking Charlton out of the FA Cup in 2017 and Football League Trophy on penalties in 2018.[17] Charlton completed the double over their local rivals in the 2018–19 season.[17]