Tranmere 2-2 MK Dons
Updated
It finished level: Tranmere 2-2 MK Dons in the League Two (Round 17) on Sat, 22 Nov 2025 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Tranmere goals: Charlie Whitaker 9', Charlie Whitaker 27'. MK Dons goals: Jon Mellish 78', Kane Thompson-Sommers 82'. Sent off: Jonathan Leko (79'). Expected goals: 0.81-0.71. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Charlie Whitaker (8.9).
Match report
Tranmere 2-2 MK Dons: match report
Tranmere and MK Dons shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Prenton Park on Saturday 22 November in the League Two.
Charlie Whitaker put Tranmere ahead on 9' (1-0), added another on 27' (2-0), Jon Mellish pulled one back for MK Dons on 78' (2-1) and Kane Thompson-Sommers levelled for MK Dons on 82' (2-2).
Jonathan Leko (MK Dons) was sent off on 79'.
Tranmere had 46% of the ball, shots were 10-15 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.81-0.71.
Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 5,786. Referee: Richie Watkins.
Match stats
| Tranmere | MK Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.81 | 0.71 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 26 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 210 (65%) | 250 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Joe Murphy, Aaron McGowan, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, Cameron Norman, Sam Finley, Billy Blacker, Jayden Joseph, Charlie Whitaker, Omari Patrick, Joe Ironside
MK Dons (3-4-2-1): Craig MacGillivray, Jack Sanders, Marvin Ekpiteta, Luke Offord, Aaron Nemane, Daniel Crowley, Liam Kelly, Joe Tomlinson, William Collar, Alex Gilbey, Jonathan Leko
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Jonathan Leko (MK Dons)
- 9' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 23' · Yellow card · Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 27' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 60' · Substitution · Richard Smallwood for Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 60' · Substitution · Connor Jennings for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 61' · Substitution · Gethin Jones for Aaron Nemane (MK Dons)
- 61' · Substitution · Jon Mellish for Joe Tomlinson (MK Dons)
- 61' · Substitution · Nohan Kenneh for Aaron McGowan (Tranmere)
- 62' · Substitution · Aaron Collins for William Collar (MK Dons)
- 67' · Yellow card · Jayden Joseph (Tranmere)
- 73' · Substitution · Josh Davison for Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 75' · Substitution · Kane Thompson-Sommers for Marvin Ekpiteta (MK Dons)
- 78' · Goal · Jon Mellish (MK Dons)
- 79' · Red card · Jonathan Leko (MK Dons)
- 82' · Goal · Kane Thompson-Sommers (MK Dons)
- 88' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Billy Blacker (Tranmere)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Jon Mellish (MK Dons)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Laurence Maguire for Daniel Crowley (MK Dons)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 2004: Tranmere 7, draws 5, MK Dons 13.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs MK Dons?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League Two) on Sat, 22 Nov 2025.
When and where is Tranmere vs MK Dons?
Sat, 22 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and MK Dons?
In 25 league meetings since 2004: Tranmere 7 wins, 5 draws, MK Dons 13 wins (goals 26-37).