Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Defeat Swindon Town 2-1 in League Two Clash

Swindon Town
Swindon Town
1–2
FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
Mar 14, 2026

In a closely contested League Two match, Milton Keynes Dons managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Swindon Town. The game saw early yellow cards for Swindon Town's W. Wright and J. Hoilett, while Milton Keynes Dons' A. Gilbey opened the scoring with a goal from A. Collins' assist. Swindon Town leveled the score with O. Clarke's goal, assisted by A. Drinan. However, Milton Keynes Dons reclaimed the lead and the victory through M. Ekpiteta's late goal.

Key Facts

  • • Milton Keynes Dons 2–1 Swindon Town
  • • A. Gilbey scored first for Milton Keynes Dons at minute 36
  • • O. Clarke equalized for Swindon Town at minute 56
  • • M. Ekpiteta scored the winning goal for Milton Keynes Dons at minute 79
  • • W. Wright and J. Hoilett received yellow cards for Swindon Town
  • • D. Crowley and J. Mellish received yellow cards for Milton Keynes Dons

Lineups

Swindon Town

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Ripley (G)
  • 5 W. Wright (D)
  • 22 J. Knight-Lebel (D)
  • 17 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 26 J. Batty (D)
  • 8 O. Clarke (M)
  • 7 T. Nichols (M)
  • 18 G. Kilkenny (M)
  • 44 D. Oldaker (F)
  • 23 A. Drinan (F)
  • 30 J. Hoilett (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Ward
  • 3 F. Mabete
  • 25 A. Borland
  • 31 B. Bodin
  • 28 O. Palmer
  • 34 B. Kirkman
  • 24 F. Holman

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 21 M. Ekpiteta (D)
  • 32 J. Sanders (D)
  • 15 L. Offord (D)
  • 2 G. Jones (M)
  • 6 L. Kelly (M)
  • 7 D. Crowley (M)
  • 22 J. Mellish (M)
  • 26 B. Wiles (F)
  • 8 A. Gilbey (F)
  • 10 A. Collins (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 C. Trueman
  • 16 A. Nemane
  • 14 J. Tomlinson
  • 24 C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  • 25 C. Nelson
  • 9 S. Hogan
  • 29 R. Hepburn-Murphy

Timeline

  1. Swindon Town
    30' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    W. Wright

    Foul

  2. Milton Keynes Dons
    36' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gilbey · Assist: A. Collins
  3. Milton Keynes Dons
    47' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    D. Crowley

    Foul

  4. Swindon Town
    49' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hoilett

    Foul

  5. Swindon Town
    56' Swindon Town Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Clarke · Assist: A. Drinan
  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    60' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Crowley · On: S. Hogan
  7. Swindon Town
    63' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Nichols · On: B. Bodin
  8. Swindon Town
    63' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: F. Holman
  9. Swindon Town
    68' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Tafazolli · On: O. Palmer
  10. Milton Keynes Dons
    71' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gethin Jones · On: C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  11. Milton Keynes Dons
    71' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Kelly · On: C. Nelson
  12. Swindon Town
    78' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Clarke · On: F. Mabete
  13. Milton Keynes Dons
    79' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ekpiteta · Assist: S. Hogan
  14. Milton Keynes Dons
    86' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mellish

    Foul

  15. Milton Keynes Dons
    88' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Collins · On: R. Hepburn-Murphy

Match Stats

Stat Swindon Town Milton Keynes Dons
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 58% 53%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 330 293
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.68 1.45
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 192 155
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Gilbey's goal in the 36th minute gave Milton Keynes Dons an early lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ O. Clarke's goal in the 56th minute brought Swindon Town level, but Milton Keynes Dons' resilience was evident as they regained the lead and held on to secure the win.
  • ▸ M. Ekpiteta's goal in the 79th minute was crucial in sealing the victory for Milton Keynes Dons in a tense encounter.