MK Dons 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
MK Dons won: MK Dons 1-0 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 29) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. MK Dons goals: Callum Paterson 45'+7. Expected goals: 1.95-1.24. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Curtis Nelson (8.5).
Match report
MK Dons beat Bristol Rovers 1-0
MK Dons squeezed past Bristol Rovers 1-0 at Stadium MK on Tuesday 27 January in the League Two.
Callum Paterson put MK Dons ahead on 45+7' (1-0).
MK Dons had 54% of the ball, shots were 12-13 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.95-1.24.
Curtis Nelson (Milton Keynes Dons) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 6,503. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| MK Dons | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.95 | 1.24 |
| Total shots | 12 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 202 (66%) | 158 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 10 |
Lineups
MK Dons (3-1-4-2): Craig MacGillivray, Luke Offord, Curtis Nelson, Jack Sanders, Jay Matete, Aaron Nemane, Ben Wiles, Alex Gilbey, Jon Mellish, Aaron Collins, Callum Paterson
Bristol Rovers (3-4-3): Brad Young, Kofi Balmer, Taylor Moore, Riley Harbottle, Joel Senior, Ryan De Havilland, Clinton Mola, Jack Sparkes, Shaqai Forde, Fabrizio Cavegn, Ellis Harrison
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Callum Paterson (MK Dons)
- 28' · Yellow card · Riley Harbottle (Bristol Rovers)
- 40' · Yellow card · Luke Offord (MK Dons)
- 45'+7 · Goal · Callum Paterson (MK Dons)
- 46' · Substitution · Liam Kelly for Jay Matete (MK Dons)
- 63' · Substitution · Mees Rijks for Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 68' · Substitution · Yusuf Akhamrich for Joel Senior (Bristol Rovers)
- 76' · Substitution · Gethin Jones for Aaron Nemane (MK Dons)
- 77' · Substitution · Kamil Conteh for Clinton Mola (Bristol Rovers)
- 83' · Substitution · Scott Hogan for Callum Paterson (MK Dons)
- 83' · Substitution · Connor Lemonheigh-Evans for Ben Wiles (MK Dons)
- 89' · Yellow card · Kamil Conteh (Bristol Rovers)
- 90' · Yellow card · Jack Sparkes (Bristol Rovers)
- 90' · Yellow card · Liam Kelly (MK Dons)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Marvin Ekpiteta for Aaron Collins (MK Dons)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2006: MK Dons 12, draws 3, Bristol Rovers 5.
Questions
Who won MK Dons vs Bristol Rovers?
MK Dons won, 1-0 (League Two) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026.
When and where is MK Dons vs Bristol Rovers?
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 19:45 UTC at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between MK Dons and Bristol Rovers?
In 20 league meetings since 2006: MK Dons 12 wins, 3 draws, Bristol Rovers 5 wins (goals 30-14).