2020–21 Milton Keynes Dons F.C. season

The 2020–21 season is Milton Keynes Dons' 17th season in their existence, and the club's second consecutive season in League One. The club will also compete in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Milton Keynes Dons
2020–21 season
ChairmanPete Winkelman
ManagerRussell Martin
StadiumStadium MK
League One16th
FA CupThird round
EFL CupFirst round
EFL TrophyQuarter-finals
Top goalscorerLeague: Cameron Jerome (8)
All: Cameron Jerome (10)
Biggest win6–0 (vs Norwich City U21)
8 December 2020, EFL Trophy R32
Biggest defeat0–3 (vs Peterborough United)
16 January 2021, League One
0–3 (vs Sunderland)
2 February 2021, EFL Trophy QF

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, league fixtures commenced on 12 September 2020, approximately a month later than previous seasons.[1]

The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Competitions

League One
Main article: 2020–21 EFL League One

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
12 Plymouth Argyle 26 9 8 9 37 43 −6 35
13 Blackpool 24 10 4 10 28 26 +2 34
14 Gillingham 26 10 4 12 32 35 −3 34
15 Fleetwood Town 26 8 8 10 29 23 +6 32
16 Milton Keynes Dons 26 8 8 10 33 32 +1 32
17 Shrewsbury Town 24 7 9 8 24 27 −3 30
18 Rochdale 26 6 8 12 40 50 −10 26
19 AFC Wimbledon 26 6 7 13 29 47 −18 25
20 Bristol Rovers 25 6 6 13 24 41 −17 24
Updated to match(es) played on 6 February 2021. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[2]

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
26 8 8 10 33 32  +1 32 4 6 3 19 15  +4 4 2 7 14 17  −3

Last updated: 6 February 2021.
Source: BBC

Results by matchday
Matchday1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
GroundAHAHAHAAHHAAHHAAHHAHAAHHAH
ResultDLLDLWLLWDDWLDWLDDLWWLWLWD
Position1218222424192223171919141717171717151716141615161616
Updated to match(es) played on 6 February 2021. Source: 11v11 for league tables and fixtures
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 21 August 2020.[3]

Win Draw Loss
Date Opponent Venue Result Scorers Attendance Ref
12 September 2020 – 15:00Doncaster RoversAway1–1Cargill0[4]
19 September 2020 – 15:00Lincoln CityHome1–2Mason0[5]
26 September 2020 – 15:00Crewe AlexandraAway0–20[6]
3 October 2020 – 15:00Ipswich TownHome1–1Harvie0[7]
10 October 2020 – 15:00PortsmouthAway1–2Fraser0[8]
17 October 2020 – 13:00GillinghamHome2–0Jerome, Morris0[9]
20 October 2020 – 19:00Oxford UnitedAway2–3Jerome, Gladwin0[10]
24 October 2020 – 15:00BlackpoolAway0–10[11]
27 October 2020 – 19:00Wigan AthleticHome2–0Fraser, S. Walker0[12]
31 October 2020 – 15:00AFC WimbledonHome1–1Fraser0[13]
3 November 2020 – 19:45Northampton TownHome0–00[14]
14 November 2020 – 15:00SunderlandAway2–1Jerome, Fraser0[15]
21 November 2020 – 15:00Hull CityHome1–3S. Walker0[16]
24 November 2020 – 19:00Shrewsbury TownHome2–2Morris, Jerome0[17]
2 December 2020 – 19:45Charlton AthleticAway1–0Fraser2,000[18]
5 December 2020 – 15:00Accrington StanleyAway1–2Morris0[19]
12 December 2020 – 15:00Burton AlbionHome1–1Fraser2,000[20]
15 December 2020 – 19:45Peterborough UnitedHome1–1Jerome2,000[21]
19 December 2020 – 15:00Plymouth ArgyleAway0–1 2,000[22]
26 December 2020 – 15:00Bristol RoversHome2–0Gladwin, Fraser0[23]
29 December 2020 – 19:00Swindon TownAway4–1Jerome (2), Harvie, Poole0[24]
16 January 2021 – 15:00Peterborough UnitedAway0–3 0[25]
19 January 2021 – 19:00Fleetwood TownHome3–1Mason (3)0[26]
26 January 2021 – 19:00Charlton AthleticHome0–1 0[27]
30 January 2021 – 15:00AFC WimbledonAway2–0O'Riley, Sorinola0[28]
6 February 2021 – 15:00SunderlandHome2–2Mason, Jerome0[29]

FA Cup
Main article: 2020–21 FA Cup

The draw for the first round was made on Monday 26, October.[30] The second round draw was revealed on Monday, 9 November by Danny Cowley.[31] The third round draw was made on 30th November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.[32]

Matches

Win Draw Loss
Date Round Opponent Venue Result Scorers Attendance Ref
8 November 2020 – 12:45First roundEastleighAway0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p)0[33]
29 November 2020 – 13:30Second roundBarnetAway1–0Jerome0[34]
9 January 2021 – 15:00Third roundBurnleyAway1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p)Jerome0[35]

EFL Cup
Main article: 2020–21 EFL Cup

The first round draw was made on 18 August, live on Sky Sports, by Paul Merson.[36]

Matches

Win Draw Loss
Date Round Opponent Venue Result Scorers Attendance Ref
5 September 2020 – 15:00First roundCoventry CityHome0–10[37]

EFL Trophy
Main article: 2020–21 EFL Trophy

Southern Group C Table

Pos Div Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L1 Milton Keynes Dons 3 2 0 0 1 7 5 +2 6 Advance to Round 2
2 L1 Northampton Town 3 1 1 0 1 6 3 +3 5
3 L2 Stevenage 3 1 0 1 1 4 4 0 4
4 ACA Southampton U21 3 1 0 0 2 3 8 −5 3
Source: EFL.com

Matches

Win Draw Loss
Date Round Opponent Venue Result Scorers Attendance Ref
8 September 2020 – 19:00Group stageNorthampton TownHome3–1Poole, Nombe, Sorinola0[38]
6 October 2020 – 17:30Group stageStevenageAway3–2Morris, Bird (2)0[39]
11 November 2020 – 19:00Group stageSouthampton U21Home1–2Sorinola0[40]
8 December 2020 – 19:45Round of 32Norwich City U21Home6–0Agard (2), Sørensen, Poole (2), S. Walker [41]
12 January 2021 – 19:45Round of 16Northampton TownAway2–0S. Walker (2)0[42]
2 February 2021 – 18:30Quarter-finalSunderlandHome0–3 0[43]

Player details

Source: MKDons.com

List of squad players, including number of appearances by competition.
Players with squad numbers struck through and marked left the club during the playing season.
No. Pos Nat Player TotalLeague OneFA CupLeague CupLeague Trophy
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Lee Nicholls 14070301030
2 DF George Williams 12080200020
3 DF Dean Lewington 320250301030
4 DF Zak Jules 1010000000
4 DF Richard Keogh 210180200010
5 DF Regan Poole 264201300033
6 DF Baily Cargill 171111101040
6 DF Harry Darling 3030000000
7 MF Ben Gladwin 252212200020
8 MF David Kasumu 220160101040
9 FW Will Grigg 0000000000
9 FW Carlton Morris 244183201031
10 MF Scott Fraser 317257300030
11 FW Charlie Brown 5050000000
11 FW Stephen Walker 175122300023
12 DF Ethan Laird 6050100000
13 GK Andy Fisher 180180000000
14 FW Kieran Agard 1200000012
15 DF Warren O’Hora 220180100030
16 MF Andrew Surman 140110100020
17 MF Matt O'Riley 4131000010
18 MF Lasse Sørensen 291190301061
19 FW Sam Nombe 7140001021
20 FW Joe Mason 215165101030
21 DF Daniel Harvie 252192300030
22 GK Laurie Walker 3000000030
23 MF Louis Thompson 13090100030
24 MF Jordan Houghton 140100101020
25 DF Callum Brittain 6040001010
26 MF Hiram Boateng 0000000000
27 FW Jay Bird 2200100012
28 DF Jack Davies 4010000030
29 DF Matthew Sorinola 253171201052
30 MF John Freeman 10030101050
35 FW Cameron Jerome 2610228220020
36 FW Lewis Johnson 9040100040
37 DF Charlie Smith 1000000010

Transfers

Transfers in
Date from Position Name From Fee Ref.
27 July 2020LB Daniel Harvie Ayr UnitedUndisclosed[44]
28 July 2020CM Ben GladwinFree agentFree transfer[45]
7 August 2020CB Richard Keogh[46]
12 August 2020GK Laurie Walker[47]
24 August 2020CF Joe Mason[48]
25 August 2020RB Callum Brittain[49]
9 September 2020AM Scott Fraser[50]
9 October 2020CF Cameron Jerome[51]
16 October 2020GK Andy FisherBlackburn RoversUndisclosed[52]
17 November 2020CM Andrew SurmanFree agentFree transfer[53]
13 January 2021CF Charlie BrownChelseaUndisclosed[54]
18 January 2021CB Warren O'HoraBrighton & Hove Albion[55]
22 January 2021CB Harry DarlingCambridge United[56]
24 January 2021CM Matt O'RileyFree agentFree transfer[57]
1 February 2021CB Zak JulesWalsallUndisclosed[58]

Loans in
Start date Position Name From End date Ref.
24 July 2020CF Carlton MorrisNorwich City6 January 2021[59][60]
18 August 2020CM Louis ThompsonEnd of season[61]
21 August 2020CB Warren O’HoraBrighton & Hove Albion18 January 2021[lower-alpha 1][62]
4 September 2020CM Lasse SørensenStoke CityEnd of season[63]
16 October 2020SS Stephen WalkerMiddlesbrough13 January 2021[64][65]
8 January 2021RB Ethan LairdManchester UnitedEnd of season[66]
1 February 2021SS Will GriggSunderland[67]

Loans out
Start date Position Name To End date Ref.
9 October 2020DM Hiram BoatengCambridge UnitedEnd of season[lower-alpha 2][68]
16 October 2020CF Sam NombeLuton TownEnd of season[69]

Transfers out
Date from Position Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2020CF Dylan AsonganyiReleased[lower-alpha 3][71]
CF Jordan BoweryMansfield TownFree transfer[72]
CM Ryan HarleyReleased[lower-alpha 4]
CB Russell MartinRetired[lower-alpha 5][71]
GK Stuart MooreReleased[lower-alpha 6]
CB Jordan Moore-TaylorReleased[lower-alpha 7]
CM Charlie PattisonReleased
AM Ben ReevesReleased[lower-alpha 8]
CB Joe WalshReleased[lower-alpha 9]
27 July 2020CM Conor McGrandlesLincoln CityFree transfer[76]
12 August 2020CM Alex GilbeyCharlton AthleticUndisclosed[77]
27 August 2020CF Rhys Healey Toulouse[78]
10 October 2020RB Callum BrittainBarnsley[79]
7 January 2021CB Baily CargillForest Green Rovers[80]
19 January 2021CB Richard KeoghHuddersfield Town[81]
21 January 2021RB George WilliamsBristol Rovers[82]
30 January 2021RB Regan PooleLincoln City[83]
  1. Originally on loan until end of season, made permanent on 18 January 2021.
  2. Originally until January 2021, later extended.
  3. Joined Oxford United on 18 August 2020.[70]
  4. Joined Bath City on 31 August 2020.
  5. Continued as manager of the first team.
  6. Joined Wealdstone on 1 December 2020.[73]
  7. Joined Forest Green Rovers on 21 July 2020.[74]
  8. Joined Plymouth Argyle on 3 September 2020.[75]
  9. Joined Lincoln City on 13 August 2020.

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