Milton Keynes Dons are within reach of promotion after securing a 3-1 victory against Crewe Alexandra on Saturday 18 April 2026. The win at the Mornflake Stadium, watched by an attendance of 5,858, marks the team’s fourth consecutive victory and leaves them needing just one more win from their final two games to secure automatic promotion to League One.
The goals for the visiting side came from defender Curtis Nelson in the 12th minute, followed by Marvin Ekpiteta just before half-time. Captain Alex Gilbey added a third in the 66th minute to seal the result, while Crewe Alexandra’s Adrien Thibaut provided a consolation goal in the 75th minute.
The success follows a significant turnaround for the club under head coach Paul Warne. Appointed on 15 April 2025 with the team in relegation danger, Warne has guided the squad to second place in League Two with 82 points from 44 games. Due to this performance, Warne was recently shortlisted for the English Football League Manager of the Season award for the division.
The team now prepares for their next home fixture against Tranmere Rovers. The match will take place on Saturday 25 April 2026 at Stadium MK with a 12:30pm kick-off. Their opponents currently sit 21st in the table as they fight to avoid relegation.
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