Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Defeat Accrington ST 2-0 in League Two Clash

Accrington ST
Accrington ST
0–2
FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
Jan 17, 2026

Milton Keynes Dons secured a hard-fought win against Accrington ST with goals from B. Wiles and A. Collins, cementing their position in the League Two table. The victory was crucial for Milton Keynes as they continued to build momentum towards the playoffs. Accrington struggled defensively but showed resilience despite falling behind early.

Key Facts

  • • Milton Keynes Dons defeated Accrington ST 2-0 in their League Two match.
  • • B. Wiles scored for Milton Keynes Dons at the 14th minute, assisted by C. Paterson.
  • • A. Collins added to the lead with another goal from J. Mellish's assist just before halftime.
  • • S. Whalley of Accrington ST received a yellow card early on for simulation.
  • • Several substitutions were made in the second half by both teams.

Lineups

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 O. Wright
  • 2 D. Love (D)
  • 17 D. Matthews
  • 14 B. Ward (D)
  • 38 C. O'Brien (M)
  • 28 S. Conneely (M)
  • 11 I. Sinclair (M)
  • 30 I. Heath
  • 7 S. Whalley (F)
  • 10 A. Henderson (F)
  • 39 J. Woods (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Kelly
  • 3 F. Sass
  • 4 C. Grant
  • 5 F. Rawson
  • 8 P. Madden
  • 18 C. Caton
  • 20 C. Brown

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 32 J. Sanders (D)
  • 25 C. Nelson (D)
  • 15 L. Offord (D)
  • 6 L. Kelly (M)
  • 2 G. Jones (M)
  • 26 B. Wiles (M)
  • 8 A. Gilbey (M)
  • 22 J. Mellish (M)
  • 10 A. Collins (F)
  • 13 C. Paterson (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 C. Trueman
  • 7 D. Crowley
  • 9 S. Hogan
  • 16 A. Nemane
  • 21 M. Ekpiteta
  • 24 C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  • 28 J. Matete

Timeline

  1. Accrington ST
    8' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    S. Whalley

    Simulation

  2. Milton Keynes Dons
    14' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Wiles · Assist: C. Paterson
  3. Milton Keynes Dons
    45' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins · Assist: J. Mellish
  4. Accrington ST
    60' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Woods · On: P. Madden
  5. Accrington ST
    60' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Henderson · On: C. Caton
  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    62' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kelly

    Foul

  7. Milton Keynes Dons
    65' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Collins · On: S. Hogan
  8. Milton Keynes Dons
    65' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Wiles · On: C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  9. Accrington ST
    66' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Devon Matthews

    Foul

  10. Milton Keynes Dons
    70' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    S. Hogan

    Time wasting

  11. Milton Keynes Dons
    76' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Kelly · On: J. Matete
  12. Accrington ST
    77' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. O'Brien · On: C. Brown

Match Stats

Stat Accrington ST Milton Keynes Dons
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 69% 47%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 467 254
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.42 0.78
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 320 120
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The opening goal by B. Wiles at 14 minutes gave Milton Keynes Dons an immediate psychological advantage, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ A. Collins' second goal just before halftime solidified their lead and dampened Accrington ST's hopes of a comeback, influencing the rest of the match.