Match report
Milton Keynes Dons Defeat Newport County 1-0 in League Two Clash
Milton Keynes Dons
1–0
FT
Newport County
Feb 14, 2026
Milton Keynes Dons held off a spirited effort from Newport County to secure a narrow 1-0 win at Stadium MK. The victory was sealed early on by A. Collins, setting the tone for the rest of the match in League Two.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Milton Keynes Dons 1 - Newport County 0
- • Goal Scorer: A. Collins (Milton Keynes Dons)
- • Yellow Cards: M. Spellman, S. Sprangler (Newport County), R. Hepburn-Murphy (Milton Keynes Dons)
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
- 21 M. Ekpiteta (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
- 16 A. Nemane
- 14 J. Tomlinson
- 28 J. Matete
- 9 S. Hogan
- 29 R. Hepburn-Murphy
Newport County
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 28 J. Wright (G)
- 12 J. Thomas (D)
- 6 C. Brennan (D)
- 4 M. Baker (D)
- 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
- 5 S. Sprangler (M)
- 7 B. Kamwa (M)
- 40 C. Jarvis (M)
- 19 G. Garner (M)
- 21 M. Spellman (M)
- 16 J. Crole (F)
Substitutes
- 13 S. MacDonald
- 10 H. Biggins
- 22 L. Jamieson
- 20 B. Lloyd
- 24 N. Opoku
- 23 R. Delaney
- 2 C. Evans
Timeline
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1' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal GoalA. Collins -
22' Newport County Card · Yellow CardM. SpellmanArgument
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38' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Brennan · On: R. Delaney -
46' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Jarvis · On: H. Biggins -
46' Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Crole · On: N. Opoku -
68' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Paterson · On: R. Hepburn-Murphy -
77' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Collins · On: J. Matete -
79' Newport County Card · Yellow CardS. SpranglerFoul
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86' Newport County subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Garner · On: B. Lloyd -
86' Newport County subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Kamwa · On: C. Evans -
90'+5 Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Kelly · On: D. Crowley -
90'+10 Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow CardR. Hepburn-MurphyFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Milton Keynes Dons | Newport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 65% | 69% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 389 | 350 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 0 |
| xG | 2.19 | 0.78 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 253 | 240 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Collins' early goal in the first minute set a defensive tone for Milton Keynes Dons, making it difficult for Newport County to break through.
- ▸ Newport County's multiple substitutions throughout the game attempted to shift momentum but failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities.