Match report
Milton Keynes Dons Defeat Harrogate Town 4-1 in League Two
Milton Keynes Dons
4–1
FT
Harrogate Town
Mar 7, 2026
Milton Keynes Dons held off a strong start from Harrogate Town to secure a 4-1 victory in the League Two match. Despite conceding early to T. Brenan's goal, Milton Keynes Dons found their form with goals from R. Hepburn-Murphy, L. Offord, A. Collins, and B. Wiles to take control of the game. The Dons' performance was a testament to their resilience and skill, ensuring a comfortable win in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Harrogate Town's T. Brenan scored the first goal in the 25th minute.
- • Milton Keynes Dons' R. Hepburn-Murphy equalized in the 29th minute.
- • L. Offord scored the second goal for Milton Keynes Dons in the 45th minute, assisted by D. Crowley.
- • A. Collins scored in the 51st minute, assisted by A. Nemane.
- • B. Wiles secured the final goal for Milton Keynes Dons in the 63rd minute, assisted by L. Kelly.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
- 21 M. Ekpiteta (D)
- 32 J. Sanders (D)
- 15 L. Offord (D)
- 16 A. Nemane (M)
- 26 B. Wiles (M)
- 8 A. Gilbey (M)
- 7 D. Crowley (M)
- 22 J. Mellish (M)
- 10 A. Collins (F)
- 29 R. Hepburn-Murphy (F)
Substitutes
- 27 C. Trueman
- 2 G. Jones
- 17 J. Leko
- 14 J. Tomlinson
- 24 C. Lemonheigh-Evans
- 9 S. Hogan
- 6 L. Kelly
Harrogate Town
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 H. Gray (G)
- 16 C. Headman (D)
- 31 C. Heffernan (D)
- 30 L. Gibson (D)
- 3 J. Slater (D)
- 8 B. Morris (M)
- 4 J. Evans (M)
- 11 S. Duke-McKenna (M)
- 38 T. Brenan
- 22 R. Smith (M)
- 12 E. Acquah (F)
Substitutes
- 33 S. Waller
- 10 M. Bennett
- 7 G. Thomson
- 6 W. Burrell
- 26 G. Horton
- 20 B. Faulkner
- 17 L. Sutton
Timeline
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25' Harrogate Town Goal · Normal GoalT. Brenan
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26' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow CardJack Sanders
Foul
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29' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal GoalR. Hepburn-Murphy
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45' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal GoalL. Offord · Assist: D. Crowley
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46' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Hepburn-Murphy · On: S. Hogan
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51' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal GoalA. Collins · Assist: A. Nemane
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60' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Nemane · On: Gethin Jones
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60' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Crowley · On: L. Kelly
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63' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal GoalB. Wiles · Assist: L. Kelly
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67' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Acquah · On: M. Bennett
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67' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 2Off: Liam Gibson · On: B. Faulkner
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70' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Gray · On: S. Waller
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73' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Offord · On: J. Tomlinson
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80' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Brenan · On: Levi Sutton
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81' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Duke-McKenna · On: G. Thomson
Match Stats
| Stat | Milton Keynes Dons | Harrogate Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 73% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 15 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 482 | 362 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | 2.02 | 0.99 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 364 | 263 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Milton Keynes Dons equalized quickly in the 29th minute with R. Hepburn-Murphy's goal, which turned the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ The introduction of substitutes like S. Hogan and Gethin Jones in the second half further bolstered Milton Keynes Dons' attacking capabilities, leading to three additional goals.