Milton Keynes Dons continue their EFL Trophy campaign with a home tie against Crawley Town on Tuesday night. The match at Stadium MK offers a chance to build some positive momentum after a difficult start to the League One season, where they currently sit 22nd in the standings with just six points from seven games.
The Dons' recent form shows a team struggling to turn draws into wins, with four stalemates and one defeat in their last five outings across all competitions. That run includes a goalless draw at AFC Wimbledon last time out. Their league position is compounded by a goal difference of minus 5, having scored 7 and conceded 12 goals so far. A deeper look at the team's stats reveals the need for more clinical finishing to turn performances into points.
Crawley Town arrive in Milton Keynes having lost their last three league games, including a 2-0 defeat at Grimsby Town. Their form suggests this Trophy fixture could be an opportunity for both sides to reset.
Manager Mike Williamson may look to rotate his squad for the group stage encounter. The Dons' last starting line-up featured Will Dennis in goal, with a back three of Curtis Goode, Chris Nelson and Elijah Xavier Campbell. The midfield was anchored by Ryan Wintle, with Callum Paterson, Daniel Crowley, Alex Gilbey and Cohen Bramall providing support for strikers Sam Nombe and Aaron Collins.
Crawley's most recent selection saw Nicholas Michalski start in goal behind a back four that included Kieran Gordon and Paul Farquharson. Their attack was led by Danilo Orsi, supported by Dylan Morgan.
A positive result would be a welcome boost ahead of a return to league action. The Dons' next fixtures see them host Bromley on Saturday in League One.
