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On August 27, 2026, Fulham FC is set to host AFC Wimbledon in the English League Cup, promising an intriguing clash between these clubs. Fulham enters this matchup with a mixed recent form, having won only 1 of their last 4 matches. This suggests a need for improvement, particularly in their attacking consistency and defensive solidity. As they benefit from home advantage at Craven Cottage, the pressure will be on to capitalize on this familiar setting.
AFC Wimbledon, on the other hand, has seen even less success recently, with a solitary win in their last 5 outings. Their recent struggles might reflect challenges in both creating scoring opportunities and maintaining defensive organization. With bookmakers offering odds of 1.19 for a Fulham victory compared to 11.86 for an away win, the expectation leans heavily towards the home side.
Tactically, Fulham’s ability to control possession and apply pressure in the attacking third will be crucial to breaking down Wimbledon’s defensive lines. Conversely, Wimbledon will likely aim for a resilient defensive performance, hoping to exploit any vulnerabilities on the counter. While Fulham holds the upper hand in talent and recent home form, football often brings surprises. As both teams look to advance, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Fulham 78.8% |
Draw 13.8% |
Wimbledon 7.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.18 | 6.75 | 12.35 | |
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1.19 | 7.00 | 13.00 | |
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1.22 | 6.85 | 14.50 | |
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1.15 | 6.60 | 12.00 | |
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1.19 | 6.48 | 12.67 | |
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1.21 | 7.20 | 14.00 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Fulham FC – VfB Stuttgart – 1:0 12.08.26 Málaga CF – Fulham FC – 2:2 07.08.26 Fulham FC – Crystal Palace – 1:2 28.07.26 Al-Ahli Jeddah – Fulham FC – 1:1 24.05.26 Fulham FC – Newcastle United – 2:0 |
18.08.26 Leyton Orient – AFC Wimbledon – 2:1 penalties 15.08.26 Huddersfield Town – AFC Wimbledon – 3:0 08.08.26 AFC Wimbledon – Newport County – 2:1 penalties 01.08.26 AFC Wimbledon – Queens Park Rangers – 2:3 28.07.26 Wealdstone – AFC Wimbledon – 1:0 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Main
1/64-finals
| 1 | Bristol City | Walsall | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Leyton Orient | Oxford Utd | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Ipswich | Bye | |
| 4 | Leicester | Northampton | 1 : 0 |
| 5 | Cardiff | Swindon | 3 : 2 |
| 6 | Norwich | MK Dons | 4 : 1 |
| 7 | Wycombe | Stevenage | 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Bromley | Reading | 1 : 2 |
| 9 | Cambridge Utd | Barnet | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | QPR | Millwall | 1 : 2 |
| 11 | Swansea | Birmingham | 0 : 1 |
| 12 | Bye | Brentford | |
| 13 | Colchester | Southampton | 0 : 2 |
| 14 | West Ham | Portsmouth | 3 : 1 |
| 15 | Watford | Crawley | 1 : 0 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | Peterborough | 0 : 1 |
| 17 | Fulham | Bye | |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | Newport | 2 : 1 |
| 19 | Plymouth | Exeter | 2 : 0 |
| 20 | Bye | Coventry | |
| 21 | Chelsea | Bye | |
| 22 | Gillingham | Luton | 0 : 3 |
| 23 | Tottenham | Bye | |
| 24 | Cheltenham | Charlton | 1 : 3 |
| 25 | Newcastle | Bye | |
| 26 | Rotherham | West Brom | 1 : 4 |
| 27 | Burton | Blackburn | 1 : 2 |
| 28 | Mansfield | Sheffield Utd | 0 : 3 |
| 29 | Nottingham | Bye | |
| 30 | Bye | Leeds | |
| 31 | Stockport County | Doncaster | 1 : 2 |
| 32 | Middlesbrough | Wrexham | 1 : 0 |
| 33 | Barnsley | Wigan | 2 : 1 |
| 34 | Crewe | Accrington | 2 : 1 |
| 35 | Preston | Huddersfield | 2 : 1 |
| 36 | Bye | Everton | |
| 37 | Stoke | Oldham | 2 : 0 |
| 38 | Bye | Hull | |
| 39 | Sheffield Wed | Bolton | 1 : 0 |
| 40 | Wolves | Port Vale | 3 : 0 |
| 41 | Grimsby | Blackpool | 1 : 3 |
| 42 | Derby | Lincoln | 1 : 2 |
| 43 | Fleetwood | Chesterfield | 1 : 0 |
| 44 | Salford | Shrewsbury | 1 : 2 |
| 45 | Bradford City | Rochdale | 2 : 0 |
| 46 | Burnley | Notts County | 2 : 1 |
1/32-finals
| 1 | Walsall | Leyton Orient | |
| 2 | Ipswich | Leicester | |
| 3 | Cardiff | Norwich | |
| 4 | Stevenage | Reading | |
| 5 | Cambridge Utd | Millwall | |
| 6 | Birmingham | Brentford | |
| 7 | Southampton | West Ham | |
| 8 | Watford | Peterborough | |
| 9 | Fulham | AFC Wimbledon | |
| 10 | Plymouth | Coventry | |
| 11 | Chelsea | Luton | |
| 12 | Tottenham | Charlton | |
| 13 | Newcastle | West Brom | |
| 14 | Blackburn | Sheffield Utd | |
| 15 | Nottingham | Leeds | |
| 16 | Doncaster | Middlesbrough | |
| 17 | Barnsley | Crewe | |
| 18 | Preston | Everton | |
| 19 | Stoke | Hull | |
| 20 | Sheffield Wed | Wolves | |
| 21 | Blackpool | Lincoln | |
| 22 | Fleetwood | Shrewsbury | |
| 23 | Bradford City | Burnley |
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