Cardiff vs AFC Wimbledon prediction 17.02.2026 | League One
Cardiff City
4 - 1
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Full time: 4 - 1
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AFC Wimbledon
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Contents
- Competition: League One
- Date: 17/02/2026
- KO: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff continue their pursuit of Championship football when they take on AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday evening.
League One leaders Cardiff return to the Cardiff City Stadium in high spirits after a comfortable weekend win against Luton while Wimbledon arrive in Wales following a thrilling road draw at Barnsley.
The Dons scored a dominant victory when these sides last met just two months ago, but recent form suggests a different outcome could be in store this week.
Cardiff City vs AFC Wimbledon Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Cardiff City
1 : 5
AFC Wimbledon
EFL Trophy
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AFC Wimbledon
0 : 1
Cardiff City
League One
Cardiff and AFC Wimbledon have met on three previous occasions. Cardiff claimed two victories before Wimbledon scored a shock 5:1 win in Cardiff in December. t
Cardiff team overview
Cardiff return to home comforts just three days on from a fine 3:1 win against Luton at this venue. David Turnbull opened the scoring as the Bluebirds scored three goals in an impressive-first half display on Saturday.
An excellent run of form has seen the Welsh side avoid defeat in 11 games played since a 2:1 defeat at promotion rivals Lincoln in December. Since that reversal, Brian Barry-Murphy's side won seven and drew four of 11 League One fixtures.
Particularly strong in home fixtures, the Bluebirds won 13 and lost just two of 16 League One games at the Cardiff City Stadium this season. Barry-Murphy's men sit at the top of the division, six points ahead of nearest challengers Lincoln.
Head coach Barry-Murphy is unlikely to make too many changes from the side that eased past Luton. Top scorer Yousef Salech remains sidelined with an injury issue.
Last matches of Cardiff City
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Cardiff City
3 : 1
Luton Town F.C.
League One
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Rotherham United
0 : 3
Cardiff City
League One
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Burton Albion
2 : 2
Cardiff City
League One
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Cardiff City
4 : 0
Barnsley
League One
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Cardiff City
1 : 1
Stockport County
League One
Cardiff City lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Nathan Trott
Defenders
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38
Perry Ng
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4
Gabriel Osho
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12
Calum Chambers
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3
Joel Bagan
Midfielders
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18
Alex Robertson
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14
David Turnbull
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11
Ollie Tanner
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27
Joel Colwill
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16
Chris Willock
Forwards
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8
Omari Kellyman
AFC Wimbledon team overview
AFC Wimbledon make the trip to the Cardiff City Stadium after an entertaining 3:3 draw against Barnsley last weekend. Omar Bugiel bagged twice in a topsy-turvy contest that saw the Dons fight back from two goals down, before throwing away a 3:2 lead in the dying embers.
A lack of consistency continues to hinder Wimbledon's season. Johnnie Jackson's side won four but lost five of their last nine games. The Dons remain 15th in the division, just seven points above the drop zone.
Similarly inconsistent on the road, Wimbledon won six but lost seven of 16 away League One games this season. The Dons did score a stunning 5:1 win at this venue in an Football League Trophy contest two months ago.
Head coach Jackson has no reported injury issues ahead of Tuesday's League One clash.
Last matches of AFC Wimbledon
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Barnsley
3 : 3
AFC Wimbledon
League One
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AFC Wimbledon
1 : 2
Northampton Town
EFL Trophy
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AFC Wimbledon
3 : 2
Reading
League One
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Port Vale
0 : 1
AFC Wimbledon
League One
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AFC Wimbledon
0 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
AFC Wimbledon lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Nathan Bishop
Defenders
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33
Isaac Ogundere
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6
Ryan Johnson
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3
Steve Seddon
Midfielders
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7
James Tilley
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8
Callum Maycock
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12
Alistair Smith
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21
Myles Hippolyte
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30
Junior Nkeng
Forwards
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9
Omar Bugiel
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11
Marcus Browne
Prediction
Cardiff have an exceptionally strong home record, and they should fancy their chances of maintaining winning form this week.
I'm backing the Bluebirds to pick up the points at Cardiff City Stadium.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Cardiff to Win
- Cardiff won 13 of their last 16 home matches (Championship)
- Cardiff won 3 of their last 4 matches
- AFC Wimbledon lost 3 of their last 7 matches
Main prediction Cardiff City - AFC Wimbledon
Cardiff City to win
Cardiff City vs AFC Wimbledon standings in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City | 40 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 75 - 34 | +41 | 87 |
| 2 | Cardiff City | 39 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 73 - 41 | +32 | 77 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 40 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 57 - 40 | +17 | 69 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 40 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 50 - 44 | +6 | 68 |
| 5 | Stockport County | 39 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 57 - 48 | +9 | 66 |
| 6 | Reading | 41 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 61 - 52 | +9 | 62 |
| 7 | Stevenage | 39 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 41 - 38 | +3 | 61 |
| 8 | Wycombe Wanderers | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 59 - 46 | +13 | 59 |
| 9 | Plymouth Argyle | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 61 - 56 | +5 | 59 |
| 10 | Huddersfield Town | 40 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 60 - 52 | +8 | 58 |
| 11 | Luton Town | 40 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 54 - 50 | +4 | 58 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 49 - 41 | +8 | 52 |
| 13 | Barnsley | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 60 - 61 | -1 | 51 |
| 14 | Peterborough United | 39 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 58 - 54 | +4 | 50 |
| 15 | Leyton Orient | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 55 - 62 | -7 | 50 |
| 16 | AFC Wimbledon | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 49 - 59 | -10 | 50 |
| 17 | Doncaster Rovers | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 42 - 61 | -19 | 50 |
| 18 | Blackpool | 41 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 48 - 63 | -15 | 48 |
| 19 | Burton Albion | 41 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 45 - 56 | -11 | 47 |
| 20 | Wigan Athletic | 40 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 41 - 54 | -13 | 46 |
| 21 | Exeter City | 41 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 42 - 53 | -11 | 43 |
| 22 | Rotherham United | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 35 - 58 | -23 | 37 |
| 23 | Northampton Town | 40 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 33 - 57 | -24 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 38 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 29 - 54 | -25 | 31 |