Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Draw 4-4 with Sutton Utd in League Two Thriller

Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
4–4
FT
Sutton Utd
Sutton Utd
Apr 27, 2024

Milton Keynes Dons narrowly avoided defeat against Sutton United in an electrifying encounter that ended in a 4-4 draw. Goals from J. Payne, A. Gilbey, E. Tezgel, and E. Harrison gave Milton Keynes Dons the lead multiple times but Sutton Utd's resilience shone through with goals from S. Duke-McKenna (2), C. Lakin, and Harry Smith ensuring a memorable draw.

Key Facts

  • • Milton Keynes Dons scored first in the 14th minute through J. Payne, assisted by M. Dean.
  • • A. Gilbey extended MK Dons' lead to 2-0 with a goal in the 41st minute, again assisted by M. Dean.
  • • Sutton Utd fought back with goals from S. Duke-McKenna (50') and C. Lakin (62').
  • • E. Harrison's late strike for Milton Keynes Dons made it 4-3 in the 70th minute, only for Sutton to equalize through a goal by Harry Smith in added time.

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 32 M. Kelly (G)
  • 4 J. Tucker (D)
  • 5 W. O'Hora (D)
  • 21 D. Harvie (D)
  • 29 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 11 J. Payne (M)
  • 50 L. Bate (M)
  • 14 J. Tomlinson (M)
  • 24 S. Wearne (F)
  • 8 A. Gilbey (F)
  • 18 M. Dean (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 E. Harrison
  • 22 E. Tezgel
  • 2 C. Norman
  • 17 E. Robson
  • 27 D. Kemp
  • 33 F. Marschall
  • 3 D. Lewington

Sutton Utd

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 S. Arnold (G)
  • 23 R. Jackson (D)
  • 4 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 22 J. Kizzi (D)
  • 42 S. Hart (D)
  • 10 H. Beautyman (M)
  • 31 C. Lakin (M)
  • 7 J. Coley (M)
  • 38 O. Sanderson (M)
  • 3 N. Adom-Malaki (M)
  • 9 H. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 S. Duke-McKenna
  • 15 C. Eastmond
  • 27 D. Moore
  • 19 T. Fadahunsi
  • 30 M. Kerbey
  • 16 C. Clay
  • 6 L. John

Timeline

  1. Milton Keynes Dons
    14' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Payne · Assist: M. Dean
  2. Sutton Utd
    31' Sutton Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Coley · On: S. Duke-McKenna
  3. Milton Keynes Dons
    41' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gilbey · Assist: M. Dean
  4. Sutton Utd
    46' Sutton Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Sanderson · On: C. Eastmond
  5. Sutton Utd
    50' Sutton Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Duke-McKenna · Assist: C. Lakin
  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    56' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Dean · On: E. Harrison
  7. Milton Keynes Dons
    56' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Wearne · On: E. Tezgel
  8. Milton Keynes Dons
    60' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Tezgel
  9. Milton Keynes Dons
    62' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Tomlinson · On: C. Norman
  10. Milton Keynes Dons
    62' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gilbey · On: E. Robson
  11. Sutton Utd
    62' Sutton Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Lakin · Assist: Harry Smith
  12. Sutton Utd
    65' Sutton Utd Card · Yellow Card
    C. Eastmond

    Foul

  13. Sutton Utd
    67' Sutton Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Sam Hart

    Argument

  14. Milton Keynes Dons
    70' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Harrison · Assist: E. Tezgel
  15. Milton Keynes Dons
    74' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Lofthouse · On: Daniel Kemp
  16. Sutton Utd
    74' Sutton Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ryan Jackson · On: D. Moore
  17. Sutton Utd
    74' Sutton Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Beautyman · On: T. Fadahunsi
  18. Sutton Utd
    75' Sutton Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Duke-McKenna · Assist: T. Fadahunsi
  19. Sutton Utd
    90'+1 Sutton Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Smith · Assist: S. Duke-McKenna
  20. Milton Keynes Dons
    90'+6 Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    E. Harrison

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Milton Keynes Dons Sutton Utd
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 69%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 17
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 547 301
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 8 12
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 448 208
Shots Inside Box 13 14
Saves 8 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sutton Utd's substitution strategy allowed them to regain momentum and push back into the game after falling behind 2-0.
  • ▸ The late goals from E. Harrison for MK Dons and Harry Smith for Sutton Utd defined the dramatic finish, ensuring a memorable draw that kept both teams' spirits high.