Milton Keynes Dons concluded their 2025-26 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood Town on 2 May 2026 at Highbury Stadium, securing second place in League Two and promotion to League One.
While the result meant the club finished the season with 86 points—just one point behind league winners Bromley—the side had already guaranteed their promotion the previous weekend following a 3-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers at Stadium MK.
In the final match of the season, which saw an attendance of 4,477, Fleetwood’s Ronan Coughlan opened the scoring with an overhead kick in the 24th minute. Callum Paterson responded for the visitors in the 37th minute, netting his 16th goal of the season following an assist from Ben Wiles. Despite controlling 57.2% of possession and creating 14 chances, the team was unable to find a winning goal.
The campaign marks a significant milestone for the club under Head Coach Paul Warne, who took charge in April 2025. Following the match, Warne expressed pride in the promotion, stating he was pleased with what the team achieved throughout the season.
Individual contributions were a highlight of the year, with Liam Kelly, Callum Paterson, and Jack Sanders named in the EFL League Two Team of the Season in April. The squad now looks ahead to competing in League One for the 2026-27 season.
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