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Milton Keynes Dons will play Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, with the match scheduled to take place at Carrow Road. Paul Warne, the manager of Milton Keynes Dons, is excited for the match against his boyhood club.
What's at stake?
The match will be a tough test for Milton Keynes Dons, who won promotion to League One last term. The team will use the trip as part of their preparations for the campaign ahead.
Preparations underway
Warne was sacked by Derby County less than 24 hours before a scheduled return to Carrow Road in 2025, but now has the chance to make that long-awaited visit to his boyhood club. He told official Milton Keynes Dons channels: "I'm really excited. Unfortunately, I wish my dad could have gone because he’d have loved it."
League standing
As of 30 Jun 2026, Milton Keynes Dons are in 2nd place in League Two, with 86 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWWD. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood Town on 2026-05-02. The team has scored 86 goals and conceded 45, with a goal difference of +41. They are currently 1 point behind leaders Bromley.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 2nd in League Two |
| Points | 86 |
| Recent form | DWWWD |
| Goals scored | 86 |
| Goals conceded | 45 |
| Goal difference | +41 |
Upcoming fixtures
The match against Norwich City will be part of a tough start to life back in the third tier for Milton Keynes Dons, who will face newly relegated pair Oxford United and Leicester City in their opening three matches. Warne is keen to use the fixtures as a litmus test for his side as they begin their mission of trying to make a success of their League One campaign.
