Overview
- The match is at Craven Cottage with a 20:00 BST kick-off on Thursday 27 August 2026 and will be shown live on Sky Sports+.
- This is the first competitive meeting between Premier League Fulham and League One AFC Wimbledon, with the winner reaching the Carabao Cup third round.
- Arbeloa took charge three days earlier and lost 2-3 to Chelsea, and he is expected to use squad rotation in the cup tie to test his players and tactics.
- Fulham captain Tom Cairney is sidelined with a knee injury and Joachim Andersen is available after suspension but may be rested.
- Wimbledon arrive with low league form and no league goals this season but progressed to this round after Callum Maycock's 97th-minute equaliser and a penalty shootout win over Newport County.