AFC Wimbledon fans will have to shrug off their Christmas Day hangovers a little quicker than previously anticipated after Portsmouth requested an early kick-off on Boxing Day.

Pompey have told the Dons they want the match to start at 1pm at Fratton Park and Neal Ardley’s side have agreed to the change.

The festive period is always a crucial part of any Football League campaign and Wimbledon host Exeter City two days after their visit to the south coast.

See all of AFC Wimbledon’s fixtures here and read our verdict on the key months in the Dons’ new season here .