MK Dons 2-2 Oxford United
Updated
It finished level: MK Dons 2-2 Oxford United in the FA Cup (Round 3) on Fri, 9 Jan 2026 at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. MK Dons goals: Aaron Collins 34'. Oxford United goals: Will Lankshear 52'. Expected goals: 2.50-1.11. Possession: 39-61. Player of the match: Connor Lemonheigh-Evans (8.3).
Match report
MK Dons 2-2 Oxford United: match report
MK Dons and Oxford United shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Stadium MK on Friday 9 January in FA Cup.
Aaron Collins put MK Dons ahead on 34' (1-0) and Will Lankshear levelled for Oxford United on 52' (1-1).
MK Dons had 39% of the ball, shots were 12-18 (7-6 on target) and expected goals finished 2.50-1.11. MK Dons will feel they deserved more.
Connor Lemonheigh-Evans (Milton Keynes Dons) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,902. Referee: Paul Howard.
Match stats
| MK Dons | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 39 | 61 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.50 | 1.11 |
| Total shots | 12 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 29 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 289 (71%) | 538 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total shots | 12 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 10 |
Lineups
MK Dons (3-1-4-2): Craig MacGillivray, Gethin Jones, Jack Sanders, Luke Offord, Ben Wiles, Aaron Nemane, Daniel Crowley, Kane Thompson-Sommers, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Scott Hogan, Aaron Collins
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Matt Ingram, Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ben Davies, Jack Currie, Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, Stanley Mills, Jamie Donley, Siriki Dembélé, Will Lankshear
Key events
- 17' · Substitution · Myles Peart-Harris for Jamie Donley (Oxford United)
- 34' · Goal · Aaron Collins (MK Dons)
- 52' · Goal · Will Lankshear (Oxford United)
- 60' · Substitution · Callum Tripp for Aaron Nemane (MK Dons)
- 65' · Substitution · Filip Krastev for Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United)
- 66' · Substitution · Brian De Keersmaecker for Will Vaulks (Oxford United)
- 66' · Substitution · Ole Romeny for Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United)
- 72' · Substitution · Liam Kelly for Kane Thompson-Sommers (MK Dons)
- 72' · Substitution · Jay Matete for Ben Wiles (MK Dons)
- 72' · Substitution · Callum Paterson for Scott Hogan (MK Dons)
- 79' · Substitution · Jonathan Leko for Daniel Crowley (MK Dons)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Mark Harris for Will Lankshear (Oxford United)
- 96' · Yellow card · Callum Paterson (MK Dons)
- 98' · Substitution · Jack Burke for Gethin Jones (MK Dons)
- 98' · Substitution · Matthew Phillips for Stanley Mills (Oxford United)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2016: MK Dons 2, draws 5, Oxford United 5.
Questions
Who won MK Dons vs Oxford United?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (FA Cup) on Fri, 9 Jan 2026.
When and where is MK Dons vs Oxford United?
Fri, 9 Jan 2026, 19:30 UTC at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between MK Dons and Oxford United?
In 12 league meetings since 2016: MK Dons 2 wins, 5 draws, Oxford United 5 wins (goals 12-16).