Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Draw with Oxford United in FA Cup Thriller

Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
1–1
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Oxford United
Oxford United
Jan 9, 2026

Milton Keynes Dons held off a resilient challenge from Oxford United to secure a hard-fought draw in the FA Cup. A. Collins scored for Milton Keynes Dons at the 34th minute, but W. Lankshear's equalizer for Oxford United at the 52nd minute ensured the game ended in a deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Milton Keynes Dons scored first through A. Collins (assist by C. Lemonheigh-Evans) at 34'
  • • Oxford United equalized with W. Lankshear's goal at 52'
  • • Multiple substitutions were made, notably by Oxford United at the end of regulation time
  • • C. Paterson received a yellow card for Milton Keynes Dons at 96'

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 2 G. Jones (D)
  • 32 J. Sanders (D)
  • 15 L. Offord (D)
  • 20 K. Thompson-Sommers (M)
  • 24 C. Lemonheigh-Evans (M)
  • 7 D. Crowley (M)
  • 26 B. Wiles (M)
  • 16 A. Nemane (M)
  • 9 S. Hogan (F)
  • 10 A. Collins (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 C. Trueman
  • 6 L. Kelly
  • 13 C. Paterson
  • 17 J. Leko
  • 28 J. Matete
  • 34 C. Tripp
  • 44 D. Singh-Hurditt
  • 46 J. Burke
  • 54 E. Boateng

Oxford United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 M. Ingram (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 6 M. Helik (D)
  • 29 B. Davies (D)
  • 26 J. Currie (D)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 17 S. Mills (M)
  • 33 J. Donley (M)
  • 23 S. Dembele (M)
  • 27 W. Lankshear (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Cumming
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 10 M. Phillips
  • 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
  • 14 B. De Keersmaecker
  • 15 B. Spencer
  • 22 G. Leigh
  • 25 M. Peart-Harris
  • 50 F. Krastev

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    17' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Donley · On: M. Peart-Harris
  2. Milton Keynes Dons
    34' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins · Assist: C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  3. Oxford United
    52' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Lankshear
  4. Milton Keynes Dons
    59' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Nemane · On: C. Tripp
  5. Oxford United
    65' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Brannagan · On: F. Krastev
  6. Oxford United
    66' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Dembele · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
  7. Oxford United
    66' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Vaulks · On: B. De Keersmaecker
  8. Milton Keynes Dons
    72' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Thompson-Sommers · On: L. Kelly
  9. Milton Keynes Dons
    72' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hogan · On: C. Paterson
  10. Milton Keynes Dons
    72' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Wiles · On: J. Matete
  11. Milton Keynes Dons
    79' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Crowley · On: J. Leko
  12. Oxford United
    90'+2 Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Lankshear · On: M. Harris
  13. Milton Keynes Dons
    96' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    C. Paterson

    Foul

  14. Oxford United
    98' Oxford United subst · Substitution 6
    Off: S. Mills · On: M. Phillips

Match Stats

Stat Milton Keynes Dons Oxford United
Fouls 14 17
Pass Accuracy 71% 84%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 407 643
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 2.82 0.94
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 289 538
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 5 7
Shots Outside Box 1 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Milton Keynes Dons took the lead with A. Collins' goal, breaking through Oxford United's defense after an assist from C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  • ▸ Oxford United responded swiftly, leveling the score through W. Lankshear's strike, which shifted momentum and set up a tense finale