Liam Manning was delighted MK Dons bounced back from a heavy defeat but suggested that the margin of victory at Crewe might have flattered his promotion chasers.Alex boss Dave Artell did not think so and locked his players in the dressing room for 80 minutes afterwards to read the riot act.The Dons, beaten 3-0 by Rotherham last weekend, overcame a brief second-half revival from the bottom club a...Full Story »

MK Dons could afford the luxury of a Mo Eisa penalty miss as they returned to winning ways by thrashing bottom club Crewe 4-1.Before spurning the spot-kick, Eisa handed the Dons the lead and, although Chris Long hit back after the break, goals from Matt O’Riley, an own goal by Donervon Daniels and a stoppage-time finish by Max Watters ensured a comfortable victory.The Dons should have been...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell could name an unchanged team against MK Dons.Despite a third straight defeat at Wycombe last weekend, Artell was pleased with the performance and called for a repeat on Saturday.Ben Knight (ankle) returned to light training this week and it is hoped the on-loan Manchester City winger will be fit and available for selection again in around two weeks.Callum Ainley (hamstrin...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne believes his team were ‘frightening’ in their 3-0 win over MK Dons.The Millers went ahead through captain Michael Ihiekwe after 27 minutes before Dan Barlaser and Freddie Ladapo moved the game out of reach from the home side midway through the second half.For Warne, it was Rotherham’s work off the ball ...Full Story »

Promotion hopefuls Rotherham continued their impressive start to life back in Sky Bet League One with a convincing 3-0 win at MK Dons.Goals from Michael Ihiekwe, Dan Barlaser and Freddie Ladapo proved the difference in a dominant Millers display as the visitors picked up a fifth league win in seven matches.Michael Smith’s lob within four minutes looked like giving the visitors an early lea...Full Story »

MK Dons will be without Daniel Harvie for the visit of Rotherham on Saturday afternoon.The 23-year-old picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Wigan in midweek which means he will serve a one-match suspension.Ethan Robson has missed the last two games through an injury he picked up in training and remains a doubt for the weekend.Dons top scorer Scott Twine is likely to start as the...Full Story »

MK Dons head coach Liam Manning admitted his side put in their best defensive effort of the season to underpin a 2-1 victory at fellow Sky Bet League One promotion rivals Wigan.The home side had led through Charlie Wyke’s 20th-minute strike, but after that they found a brick wall in front of Wigan-born Andrew Fisher’s goal.And after Peter Kioso levelled on the half-hour mark with a f...Full Story »

Wigan suffered a setback in their Sky Bet League One promotion bid as MK Dons ran out deserved 2-1 winners at the DW Stadium.The home side had even taken a 20th-minute lead, with Charlie Wyke slotting home Will Keane’s right-wing cross.But the Dons had also started well and levelled on the half-hour mark, when Daniel Harvie crossed for Peter Kioso to head past Ben Amos.Before Wigan could r...Full Story »

Wigan could be forced into the first change to their starting line-up in seven games for Tuesday’s clash with MK Dons.Jordan Cousins limped off early in the second half of Saturday’s hammering of local rivals Bolton after picking up an injury and will be assessed.There was positive news this week on the fitness of midfielder Thelo Aasgaard, who has been out with a knee problem since ...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill believes his players’ discipline was key to their victory over MK Dons.Shaun Whalley’s second-half goal earned the hosts a narrow win and ended a run of three straight defeats.“Everyone will enjoy that one and it has been a long time coming and to get a clean sheet added on against an excellent side today is pleasing,” Cotterill said.“We showed good ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury striker Ryan Bowman has returned to training after last weekend’s heart scare but will not be involved against MK Dons.The 29-year-old came off with palpitations against Ipswich and was rushed to hospital but after further testing and assessment with a cardiology specialist, Bowman rejoined his team-mates on Thursday but will not feature at the weekend.Late calls will be made on...Full Story »

Richie Wellens hailed the discipline and fighting qualities of his Doncaster side as they bounced back from their midweek thumping to beat high-flying MK Dons 2-1 at the Keepmoat.Rovers suffered a humbling 6-0 defeat at Ipswich four days earlier courtesy of a worrying second-half capitulation.But they responded well with goals from Tommy Rowe and Tiago Cukur taking them to only their second leag...Full Story »

Doncaster defender Tom Anderson has a 50-50 chance of being involved in the visit of MK Dons at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday.The 28-year-old suffered concussion after being hit in the head with the ball during the second half of Rovers’ 6-0 loss to Ipswich on Tuesday.Centre back Joseph Olowu also suffered concussion in the same game and is unavailable for Saturday.Cameron John is ruled...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Simon Grayson felt his side displayed their battling qualities again after Daniel Batty’s late strike earned a 3-3 League One draw at MK Dons.The Cod Army are now unbeaten in six league games but they left it late to keep that run going at Stadium MK, where Scott Twine’s stunning hat-trick almost lifted the Dons up to second in the table.Grayson said: “As a ma...Full Story »

Scott Twine’s hat-trick was not enough to clinch maximum points as MK Dons were held to a 3-3 League One draw at home to Fleetwood.Substitute Daniel Batty’s late strike salvaged a point for the visitors in an enthralling contest in which they had gone ahead twice.Fleetwood’s five-match unbeaten league run was almost ended by a magnificent treble by Twine, who produced three goa...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Liam Manning has reported he has “pretty much” a clean bill of health in his squad ahead of Tuesday’s home clash with Fleetwood.It remains to be seen if there is any involvement for forward Mo Eisa, who has been recovering from a groin issue and was back in training last week.David Kasumu made his return to the matchday squad, following a hamstring problem, as a...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Liam Manning declined to comment on the penalty and red card that helped his side beat Wycombe 1-0 in League One.Troy Parrott’s spot-kick in the 40th minute, after he was brought down in the box and Wanderers centre-half Anthony Stewart was sent off, proved decisive.With the man advantage, the Dons went on to see out the remainder of the game for their fifth win in seven ma...Full Story »

Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty proved the difference as MK Dons edged out 10-man Buckinghamshire rivals Wycombe 1-0 at Stadium MK.The on-loan Tottenham striker kept his cool to notch from the spot after Anthony Stewart was sent off, handing the Dons a fifth win in seven matches.The visitors went close after only two minutes when Sam Vokes forced Dons keeper Andrew Fisher into a smart pa...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Liam Manning will keep any changes to a minimum as he looks to extends his side’s unbeaten run against Wycombe.It is a policy that has served Manning well as the Milton Keynes club have racked up a six-match run without defeat, including four wins, in League One.Any tweaks have tended to come in midfield or attack and that could be the case again on Saturday, with the likes...Full Story »

Steve Evans was left fuming at Stuart O’Keefe’s first-half sending off as Gillingham fell to a 4-1 home defeat against MK Dons.Vadaine Oliver’s header had put the Gills in front on 20 minutes before O’Keefe received his marching orders for a second bookable offence with less than half an hour gone, conceding a penalty in the process.Scott Twine’s effort was saved, b...Full Story »