The 2022-23 campaign was a season of deep frustration and ultimate survival for AFC Wimbledon as The Dons finished a precarious 21st in League Two. Under manager Johnnie Jackson, a promising mid-season surge was derailed by a series of key player departures and a staggering 40 points dropped from winning positions. Amid the second-half slump, the January arrival of Iraqi international Ali Al-Hamadi proved to be the lone bright spot, with his 10 goals in just 18 appearances providing the vital spark needed to secure the club's Football League status. It was a difficult year of transition defined by injury woes and narrow escapes, marking a testing chapter in the club's modern history.