Match report

Cardiff Defeats AFC Wimbledon 4-1 in League One Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
4–1
FT
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Feb 17, 2026

In a decisive display of skill and tactical prowess, Cardiff emerged victorious against AFC Wimbledon with a convincing 4-1 scoreline. The Bluebirds took the lead early through J. Colwill's goal, followed by further strikes from Perry Ng, Ollie Tanner, and O. Kellyman. Despite M. Stevens' consolatio

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff secured a 4-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon.
  • • J. Colwill opened scoring at minute 22, assisted by Alex Robertson.
  • • M. Stevens scored AFC Wimbledon's only goal in the 45th minute with an assist from S. Seddon.
  • • Ollie Tanner and Perry Ng each added a goal for Cardiff within three minutes (58th and 61st).
  • • The match concluded with O. Kellyman scoring in the 87th minute, assisted by C. Robinson.

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Nathan Trott (G)
  • 38 Perry Ng (D)
  • 2 William Fish (D)
  • 12 Calum Chambers (D)
  • 3 Joel Bagan (D)
  • 6 Ryan Wintle (M)
  • 18 Alex Robertson (M)
  • 11 Ollie Tanner (M)
  • 27 Joel Colwill (M)
  • 16 Chris Willock (M)
  • 8 Omari Kellyman (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 David Turnbull
  • 45 Cian Ashford
  • 10 Rubin Colwill
  • 47 Callum Robinson
  • 23 Calum Scanlon
  • 44 Ronan Kpakio
  • 48 Dylan Lawlor

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Nathan Bishop (G)
  • 33 Isaac Ogundere (D)
  • 6 Ryan Johnson (D)
  • 3 Steve Seddon (D)
  • 7 James Tilley (M)
  • 8 Callum Maycock (M)
  • 12 Alistair Smith (M)
  • 21 Myles Hippolyte (M)
  • 30 Junior Nkeng (M)
  • 11 Marcus Browne (F)
  • 9 Omar Bugiel (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Mathew Stevens
  • 15 Patrick Bauer
  • 4 Jake Reeves
  • 16 Antwoine Hackford
  • 37 Zack Nelson
  • 20 Joe McDonnell
  • 2 Nathan Asiimwe

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    22' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Colwill · Assist: Alex Robertson
  2. AFC Wimbledon
    37' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Bugiel · On: M. Stevens
  3. AFC Wimbledon
    45'+1 AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Stevens · Assist: S. Seddon
  4. AFC Wimbledon
    50' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Johnson

    Foul

  5. Cardiff
    58' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Perry Ng · Assist: Ollie Tanner
  6. Cardiff
    61' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Ollie Tanner · Assist: Perry Ng
  7. Cardiff
    65' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: D. Turnbull
  8. Cardiff
    66' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Willock · On: C. Ashford
  9. Cardiff
    66' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Colwill · On: R. Colwill
  10. AFC Wimbledon
    74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hippolyte · On: Jake Reeves
  11. AFC Wimbledon
    74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Browne · On: A. Hackford
  12. AFC Wimbledon
    74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Maycock · On: P. Bauer
  13. AFC Wimbledon
    83' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Jake Reeves

    Foul

  14. AFC Wimbledon
    86' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alistair Smith · On: Z. Nelson
  15. Cardiff
    87' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kellyman · Assist: C. Robinson
  16. Cardiff
    90' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: Calum Scanlon

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff AFC Wimbledon
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 76%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 17
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 502 310
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 8 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 424 236
Shots Inside Box 14 9
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Colwill's early goal set the tone for Cardiff's dominance and established their lead.
  • ▸ Ollie Tanner and Perry Ng's quickfire goals in the 58th and 61st minutes cemented Cardiff's control over the match, neutralizing AFC Wimbledon’s brief resurgence.