Milton Keynes Dons are preparing for a key League One fixture against Reading this Saturday as they continue their search for a first league win of the season. The Dons, who sit 22nd in the table with six points from seven games, return to league action after a three-week break that included a 7-1 EFL Trophy win over Brentford U21s. Their eight league matches have yielded a league-high six draws, with the team conceding a goal on average every 90 minutes while scoring one every 180 minutes.
Reading manager Leam Richardson says his side will arrive with strong momentum. "We've had good momentum coming through," Richardson said. "It's the reason we wanted to continue through the international break to make sure our training habits and our consistency stayed quite high." The Royals are seventh in the division and are expected to bring around 2,500 supporters to Stadium MK. They have accumulated 13 points from their opening seven matches.
Paul Warne's side have drawn six of their eight league matches so far, a run that includes a goalless draw at AFC Wimbledon last month. Their recent form shows two wins and three draws from the last five outings across all competitions. Their next fixture after the Reading match is an away trip to face Cambridge United.
Reading will welcome back Charlie Savage and Jeriel Dorsett from international duty, with both players having trained this week. Richardson praised the depth of his squad ahead of a demanding run of 10 matches in 37 days, which begins with this trip. He also acknowledged the quality in the MK Dons squad, noting they have invested significantly.
The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday at Stadium MK. Check the latest league standings for the full picture in League One.
