Former Swindon Town Defender to Miss Opening Day Clash with Northampton
Milton Keynes Dons' former assistant manager Chris Hogg has taken charge at Northampton, but the team's injury concerns may hinder their chances of a win against Swindon. Former Swindon Town defender Conor McCarthy will not be fit in time to face them in the opening match of the League Two season.
What Happened?
The League Two season begins this weekend, and Swindon will be away from home for the sixth straight season. That will see them take on newly relegated Northampton at Sixfields Stadium, and they will be hoping to keep The Cobblers' dismal run of form going. A run of one win in 2026 saw them drop out of the third tier, and their last victory came all the way back in February.
Why it Matters for Milton Keynes Dons
Chris Hogg, the new manager of Northampton, has previously been Liam Manning's assistant at Milton Keynes Dons, Oxford United, Bristol City, and Norwich City. Like Swindon, they begin the season with a couple of injury concerns, missing a trio of defenders, whereas at least six senior Town players will miss the trip.
What Comes Next?
Former Swindon defender McCarthy, as well as Jack Burroughs, and Liam Shaw remain unavailable, but Logan Briggs returns to the squad after missing the Leicester game as he was ineligible against his parent club. However, Janoi Donacien, who joined from Chesterfield this summer, is fit and available for selection after being forced off in the Carabao Cup tie at Leicester City, though it was later revealed he had been suffering from illness rather than injury.
Next Fixture: vs Luton (away, 2027-01-16)
The season is about to begin, and Milton Keynes Dons fans are eagerly waiting to see how their team will perform. With Chris Hogg at the helm of Northampton, it will be interesting to see how they fare against Swindon. The injury concerns may hinder their chances of a win, but the team's experience and determination may just see them through.
