Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Defeat Shrewsbury 5-1 in League Two Clash

Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
5–1
FT
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Jan 24, 2026

Milton Keynes Dons stuns visitors Shrewsbury with an emphatic 5-1 win, securing three crucial points in the ongoing League Two campaign. Charlie Paterson led the charge with a hat-trick and a penalty, while late goals from Liam Offord and Dean Crowley sealed the comprehensive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Milton Keynes Dons 5–1 Shrewsbury.
  • • Charlie Paterson scored a hat-trick including one penalty.
  • • Liam Offord and Dean Crowley added late goals for the hosts.
  • • Shrewsbury's lone goal was scored by Tyrone Sang in the 83rd minute.

Lineups

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)
  • 16 A. Nemane (M)
  • 13 C. Paterson (F)
  • 10 A. Collins (F)

Substitutes

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

Shrewsbury

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 W. Brook (G)
  • 16 N. Freeman (D)
  • 2 L. Hoole (D)
  • 5 W. Boyle (D)
  • 6 S. Clucas (D)
  • 20 I. Kabia (M)
  • 14 T. Perry (M)
  • 25 J. Ruffels (M)
  • 19 I. Morgan (M)
  • 27 J. Marquis (F)
  • 21 T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Cox
  • 4 T. Anderson
  • 9 G. Lloyd
  • 10 T. Sang
  • 22 T. Ojinnaka
  • 23 I. Lee
  • 38 I. England

Timeline

  1. Shrewsbury
    7' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    I. Morgan

    Foul

  2. Milton Keynes Dons
    8' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Paterson · Assist: B. Wiles
  3. Shrewsbury
    10' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hoole

    Foul

  4. Milton Keynes Dons
    11' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Penalty
    C. Paterson
  5. Milton Keynes Dons
    31' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nemane

    Foul

  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    34' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Paterson · Assist: B. Wiles
  7. Shrewsbury
    40' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    T. Perry

    Foul

  8. Milton Keynes Dons
    46' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Nemane · On: J. Mellish
  9. Milton Keynes Dons
    69' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gethin Jones · On: C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  10. Milton Keynes Dons
    69' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gilbey · On: J. Matete
  11. Shrewsbury
    72' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Perry · On: G. Lloyd
  12. Shrewsbury
    72' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Morgan · On: T. Sang
  13. Shrewsbury
    72' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi · On: T. Ojinnaka
  14. Milton Keynes Dons
    77' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Paterson · On: S. Hogan
  15. Milton Keynes Dons
    81' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Offord
  16. Milton Keynes Dons
    82' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Kelly · On: D. Crowley
  17. Shrewsbury
    83' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Sang
  18. Milton Keynes Dons
    88' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Crowley
  19. Shrewsbury
    90'+3 Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    Sam Clucas

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Milton Keynes Dons Shrewsbury
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 72%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 1 1
Total Passes 423 383
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 2.95 0.44
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 331 276
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Milton Keynes Dons took an early lead with Charlie Paterson scoring from a B. Wiles assist at the 8th minute.
  • ▸ Paterson converted a penalty in the 11th minute, putting Shrewsbury on the back foot just three minutes later.