Cardiff vs AFC Wimbledon: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cardiff City prepare to host Wimbledon on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Cardiff City, currently 1st in the standings with 63 points from 30 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 37 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Wimbledon, sitting 14th with 38 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cardiff City and Wimbledon have been competitive, with Wimbledon claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-5). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Rotherham, Cardiff City recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Trott, Bagan, Osho, Fish, Ng, Robertson, Wintle, Willock, Kellyman, Tanner, Colwill. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Wimbledon's last outing came against Reading, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Bishop, Nkeng, Seddon, Johnson, Ogundere, Tilley , Hippolyte , Smith, Maycock, Browne, Bugiel. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Cardiff City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cardiff City and Wimbledon are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cardiff City's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Wimbledon's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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