English:
Milton Keynes Dons Secure Narrow Home Victory
Milton Keynes, England – In a hard-fought match at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes Dons secured an important victory against Bristol Rovers on matchday 29 of League Two. The game, held on January 27, 2026, was characterized by intensity and midfield battles.
The first half unfolded at a high tempo, although with few clear goal-scoring opportunities. Ball possession was slightly in favor of Milton Keynes Dons, with 54%. However, Bristol Rovers also generated danger, albeit without the necessary forcefulness to open the scoring. The first half was marred by several yellow cards, with C. Paterson and L. Offord cautioned for Milton Keynes Dons, and R. Harbottle for Bristol Rovers. Just before halftime, C. Paterson, assisted by A. Collins, managed to break the deadlock, putting Milton Keynes Dons ahead.
The second half continued in the same vein, with both teams searching for a goal. Although both teams had the same number of total shots, 13, Milton Keynes’ effectiveness made the difference. In the final minutes, the game became even more heated, with further yellow cards for K. Conteh and J. Sparkes of Bristol Rovers, and for L. Kelly of Milton Keynes Dons. Ultimately, the score remained unchanged, and Milton Keynes Dons secured the victory by a narrow margin.
Substitutions milton keynes dons: at minute 46 J. Matete came in and L. Kelly went out., at minute 76 A. Nemane came in and G. Jones went out., at minute 83 C. Paterson came in and S. Hogan went out., at minute 84 B. Wiles came in and C. Lemonheigh-Evans went out., at minute 90 A. Collins came in and M. Ekpiteta went out.
Substitutions bristol rovers: at minute 63 E. Harrison came in and M. Rijks went out., at minute 68 J. Senior came in and Y. Akhamrich went out., at minute 77 C. Mola came in and K. Conteh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Milton Keynes Dons
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