Milton Keynes Dons are ball 18 in the southern section of the Carabao Cup first round draw. The draw is being made as part of the EFL’s fixture release day.

What's at stake for Milton Keynes Dons?

The Dons were knocked out at the first round stage last season, going down 2-0 to Championship side Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Recent form and league standing

Milton Keynes Dons currently sit 2nd 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. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in League Two | | Points | 86 | | Recent form | DWWWD | | Last result | Fleetwood Town 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons |

What comes next for Milton Keynes Dons?

The Carabao Cup first round draw will feature 70 clubs, with the two winners from the preliminary round alongside the other 68 EFL clubs. Round one of the Carabao Cup will be regionalized, with Milton Keynes Dons awaiting their opponent, as they look to improve on last season's first-round exit and make a deeper run in the competition. The Dons are currently 1 point behind leaders Bromley in the title race, with 86 goals scored and 45 conceded, giving them a +41 goal difference.