Aaron Collins scored four goals as Milton Keynes Dons demolished Doncaster 6-1 in a one-sided League One contest at Stadium MK. The emphatic victory is the club's third consecutive win, lifting them to 14th place with 15 points from 12 games.
Collins opened the scoring after just two minutes, finishing from a Marvin Ekpiteta assist. He doubled the lead in the 21st minute, this time set up by Ryan Wintle. Doncaster pulled a goal back through Jordan Thomas midway through the second half, but Collins restored the two-goal cushion five minutes later and completed his haul with a fourth in the 76th minute. Late goals from substitutes Callum Paterson and Marvin Ekpiteta completed the rout.
Doncaster's defensive woes
Despite having more possession and more shots, Doncaster's defence was breached repeatedly. The visitors conceded 25 shots in total, with 11 on target.
Collins' prolific form
The four-goal performance from Aaron Collins continues a remarkable scoring run. He also scored twice in the 4-1 win over Bromley just four days earlier, taking his recent tally to six goals in two matches. His partnership with providers like Ben Wiles and Alex Gilbey proved decisive again. Collins now has eight goals for the season.
Milton Keynes Dons manager Warne was delighted with the execution of his team's plan. Warne also highlighted the contributions of the substitutes who scored.
The win extends a positive run of form for MK Dons, who have now won four of their last five league matches. They sit 10 points behind leaders Huddersfield but have momentum ahead of their next league fixture, a home game against 12th-placed Burton Albion on November 14th. The team's next competitive action is an FA Cup tie against Swindon Town on November 7th. Doncaster, who remain in 19th place, will host Fleetwood Town in their next League One match.
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann took full responsibility for his side's 6-1 defeat at Milton Keynes Dons. McCann said, "It's on me, this result, and any sort of blame is on me." He stated the personnel he selected had not delivered. The result leaves MK Dons 11th in League One with 18 points from 13 games, having now won four of their last five matches.
Milton Keynes Dons manager Paul Warne praised his team's execution after their 6-1 win over Doncaster. Warne said, "The lads were outstanding in carrying out the plan." The victory, their third in a row, lifts the Dons to 11th in League One with 18 points from 13 games. They have now won four of their last five matches.
