Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest Carabao Cup Odds - Thursday, August 27th
Premier League outfit Fulham prepare to host League One side AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the League Cup at Craven Cottage on Thursday, August 27th.
OC Staff - August 27, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadFulham vs AFC Wimbledon: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Premier League outfit Fulham prepare to host League One side AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the League Cup. The match is scheduled for Thursday, August 27th at 3 PM ET at Craven Cottage, with the top-flight hosts eager to bounce back from an opening-day defeat and the visitors dreaming of a major cup upset.
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon Recent Results
The hosts enter this cup tie following a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to local rivals Chelsea in their Premier League curtain-raiser on Monday. Prior to that league setback, the Cottagers enjoyed a decent pre-season run. Their last six matches yield a mixed bag of results, including a 1-0 victory over Stuttgart, a 2-2 draw with Malaga, and 2-1 wins against both Crystal Palace and Farense, alongside a 1-1 draw with Al Ahli.
The visitors, meanwhile, played out a goalless draw at home against Reading in League One in their last outing. The Dons have found wins hard to come by this season, failing to win any of their opening four competitive fixtures in regulation time. Their recent six-match form includes a 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient in the Papa John's Trophy (which they lost on penalties), a heavy 3-0 league defeat to Huddersfield, and a 1-1 draw against Newport in the League Cup first round, which they navigated via a penalty shootout victory. This followed pre-season outings consisting of a 3-2 defeat to QPR and a 0-0 draw with Norwich.
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon Head to Head
There are no recent competitive head-to-head meetings recorded between these two sides, making this cup tie a fresh and intriguing encounter for both sets of supporters.
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon Odds
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, August 27th, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon Probable Lineups
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Lecomte; Tete, Cuenca, Fougerolles, Sessegnon; Charles, Reed; Kevin, King, Rowe; Muniz
AFC Wimbledon (3-5-2): McDonnell; Johnson, Sweeney, Yiadom; Seddon, Maycock, Smith, Nelson, Sessegnon; Sasu, Browne
The tactical battle will likely see the home team dominate possession using their fluid 4-2-3-1 system, looking to exploit the wide areas through Kevin and Rowe. The away team will counter this with a defensive 3-5-2 setup, aiming to sit deep, clog the midfield, and frustrate their top-flight opponents.
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon Team News
The home side will have to cope without central defender Joachim Andersen, who remains suspended. Experienced midfielder Tom Cairney is also sidelined after undergoing minor surgery. Due to the quick turnaround from Monday's league clash, sweeping changes are expected from Alvaro Arbeloa.
The visitors, on the other hand, boast a clean bill of health with no known injuries. Veteran defender Andy Yiadom could make his full debut in the back five, while Callum Maycock and Aron Sasu could also be called up to the starting XI by Johnnie Jackson.
Prediction: Fulham 4-0 AFC Wimbledon
The hosts are expected to dominate this encounter from start to finish. While they suffered defensive lapses against Chelsea, their superior top-flight quality should shine through against League One opposition. The visitors have struggled for goals, failing to win a game in normal time this season, which makes a comfortable 4-0 victory for the home side the most likely outcome.
Best Bet: Fulham to Win to Nil (+100) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Given the predicted 4-0 scoreline and the visitors' struggles in front of goal—failing to score in two of their last three matches, including a heavy defeat to Huddersfield—backing the Premier League hosts to win without conceding offers excellent value.
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