AFC Wimbledon v Cardiff. Preview

Last Updated : 19-Aug-2025 by Michael Morris

Tuesday 19th August, ko 7:45pm
Live on Sky Sports +

Match Officials:

Referee: DAVID ROCK
Assistants: Marcus Carmichael and Stuart Butler
Fourth Official: Declan Bourne

Match Facts:

  • The only previous competitive meeting between AFC Wimbledon and Cardiff City was in the 2015-16 League Cup first round, with the Bluebirds winning 1-0.
  • Cardiff have lost four and drawn one of their last five away league games against newly promoted opposition, last winning at Sheffield Wednesday in December 2023 (2-1).
  • After beating Lincoln 2-0 on MD2, AFC Wimbledon could start a Football League season with wins in both of their opening two home games for the third time, after 2013-14 and 2024-25.
  • Cardiff have won just two of their last 26 away league outings (D12 L12), drawing their first this season 0-0 at Port Vale.