AFC Wimbledon 2-3 Workington

Wimbledon’s FA Trophy dreams were crushed by Workington, who fully deserved their quarter-final place.

The Dons were on the wrong end of a cup upset as the Blue Square North team twice came from behind to win through.

Two-goal Jonny Wright was the difference as Wimbledon defended dreadfully and were rightly given the boot from the competition by Darren Edmondson’s men.

A Nathan Elder header on the quarter of an hour mark had got the hosts off to the perfect start.

But after Seb Brown, superb minutes before with a double reaction save, failed to collect Gari Rowntree’s corner, Wright headed a 31st minute leveller.

Wright should have put Workington ahead moments after half-time and he was punished when Elder was tugged back by Lee Andrews. A penalty was given and it was scored by Danny Kedwell to re-establish the advantage.

But with nine minutes to go, Danny Blanchett got himself in a muddle and Wright lobbed stranded Brown to equalise.

Then came Wimbledon’s worst nightmare as Gareth Arnison’s chested the ball down and found midfielder Shaun Vipond, who won it with four minutes on the clock.

Unimpressed Dons manager Terry Brown says fans can expect to see some familiar faces on Monday night.

He said: “It was a gutless display and I am bitterly disappointed. I have not screamed and shouted at them but that’s only because I’m a bit numb.

“Their front two run us ragged. We didn’t win enough balls and our midfield did not get into the game. It cost us.

“Workington deserved the victory and we just didn’t play. They were better than my team in every single department and I do hope that they go on to do well.

“As for us, well let’s just say a few of the players that thought they weren’t busy on Monday night now have a date with the London Senior Cup.”

Reds manager Darren Edmondson was a proud man after seeing his side claim a big scalp, days after dispatching of Rushden.

“After the first 20 minutes I thought I had gone in with the wrong side but we settled ourselves down after going behind,” the Borough Park boss said.

“From then we took control of the game and they couldn’t handle our play, they couldn’t live with us.

“We were excellent and every single player gave everything. It was a wonderful performance from the team. I am extremely proud.

“It’s going to be a long trip home but it’s going to be quite a pleasant one!”