Cambridge United 1-1 MK Dons
Updated
It finished level: Cambridge United 1-1 MK Dons in the League Two (Round 35) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Shayne Lavery 75'. MK Dons goals: Aaron Collins 90'+6 (pen). Expected goals: 1.16-2.58. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Mamadou Jobe (7.8).
Match report
Cambridge United 1-1 MK Dons: match report
Cambridge United and MK Dons shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 28 February in the League Two.
Shayne Lavery put Cambridge United ahead on 75' (1-0) and Aaron Collins levelled for MK Dons from the penalty spot on 90+6' (1-1).
Cambridge United had 45% of the ball, shots were 7-9 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.16-2.58. MK Dons will feel they deserved more.
Mamadou Jobe (Cambridge United) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,538. Referee: Declan Bourne.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | MK Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.16 | 2.58 |
| Total shots | 7 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 139 (50%) | 182 (55%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 7 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 8 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, James Gibbons, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Liam Bennett, Dominic Ball, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, James Brophy, Sullay Kaikai, Ben Knight, Louis Appere
MK Dons (3-4-2-1): Craig MacGillivray, Marvin Ekpiteta, Curtis Nelson, Jack Sanders, Gethin Jones, Luke Offord, Daniel Crowley, Jon Mellish, Ben Wiles, Alex Gilbey, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Key events
- 54' · Yellow card · Jon Mellish (MK Dons)
- 55' · Yellow card · Jack Sanders (MK Dons)
- 65' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 66' · Substitution · Elliott Nevitt for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 66' · Substitution · Korey Smith for Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United)
- 74' · Substitution · Aaron Nemane for Gethin Jones (MK Dons)
- 74' · Substitution · Scott Hogan for Daniel Crowley (MK Dons)
- 75' · Goal · Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)
- 80' · Substitution · Sean Raggett for Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 80' · Substitution · Ben Purrington for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Substitution · Aaron Collins for Jack Sanders (MK Dons)
- 82' · Substitution · Joe Tomlinson for Jon Mellish (MK Dons)
- 83' · Yellow card · Elliott Nevitt (Cambridge United)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Connor Lemonheigh-Evans for Marvin Ekpiteta (MK Dons)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Aaron Collins (MK Dons)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2018: Cambridge United 1, draws 2, MK Dons 5.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs MK Dons?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs MK Dons?
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 12:30 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and MK Dons?
In 8 league meetings since 2018: Cambridge United 1 wins, 2 draws, MK Dons 5 wins (goals 4-15).