Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Secure Narrow Win Over Swindon Town in League Two

Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
1–0
FT
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Dec 26, 2025

Milton Keynes Dons secured a vital 1-0 victory over Swindon Town, thanks to an early goal from A. Nemane. Despite the home side's strong start and a yellow card for Swindon's F. Munroe, both teams saw multiple substitutions as they battled through the second half. The result solidifies MK Dons' position in League Two.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Swindon Town
  • • Goal scorer: A. Nemane (17') for Milton Keynes Dons, assisted by A. Gilbey
  • • Yellow cards: F. Munroe (Swindon Town), W. Collar (Milton Keynes Dons)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple late changes in both teams including K. Thompson-Sommers and J. Mellish for MK Dons

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 32 J. Sanders (D)
  • 21 M. Ekpiteta (D)
  • 15 L. Offord (D)
  • 2 G. Jones (M)
  • 18 W. Collar (M)
  • 8 A. Gilbey (M)
  • 6 L. Kelly (M)
  • 16 A. Nemane (M)
  • 10 A. Collins (F)
  • 13 C. Paterson (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 C. Trueman
  • 7 D. Crowley
  • 17 J. Leko
  • 20 K. Thompson-Sommers
  • 22 J. Mellish
  • 24 C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  • 29 R. Hepburn-Murphy

Swindon Town

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Ripley (G)
  • 5 W. Wright (D)
  • 22 J. Knight-Lebel (D)
  • 17 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 26 F. Munroe (D)
  • 7 T. Nichols (M)
  • 18 G. Kilkenny (M)
  • 33 J. McGregor (M)
  • 44 D. Oldaker (M)
  • 9 P. Glatzel (M)
  • 31 B. Bodin (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Ward
  • 3 F. Mabete
  • 6 J. Ball
  • 11 J. Tabor
  • 19 J. Snowdon
  • 20 P. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 28 O. Palmer

Timeline

  1. Milton Keynes Dons
    17' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nemane · Assist: A. Gilbey
  2. Swindon Town
    21' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    F. Munroe

    Foul

  3. Milton Keynes Dons
    38' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    W. Collar

    Argument

  4. Swindon Town
    53' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    D. Oldaker

    Foul

  5. Swindon Town
    59' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Munroe · On: O. Palmer
  6. Swindon Town
    60' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joel McGregor · On: J. Snowdon
  7. Milton Keynes Dons
    63' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Collar · On: K. Thompson-Sommers
  8. Milton Keynes Dons
    63' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nemane · On: J. Mellish
  9. Milton Keynes Dons
    70' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Collins · On: R. Hepburn-Murphy
  10. Swindon Town
    72' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Tafazolli · On: J. Ball
  11. Swindon Town
    72' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Bodin · On: P. Ehibhatiomhan
  12. Swindon Town
    88' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Oldaker · On: J. Tabor
  13. Milton Keynes Dons
    89' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gethin Jones · On: C. Lemonheigh-Evans

Match Stats

Stat Milton Keynes Dons Swindon Town
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 62% 75%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 293 419
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 181 316
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Nemane's goal in the 17th minute set the tone early for Milton Keynes Dons, establishing a lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Swindon Town responded with multiple substitutions and aggressive play but failed to break through MK Dons' defense.