MK Dons' Sam Sherring Joins Rochdale on One-Year Contract
MK Dons have lost another player to a League Two rival, as Sam Sherring joins Rochdale on a one-year contract. The 26-year-old defender has played in the EFL for five different clubs, including on loan at Cheltenham Town last season.
What happened?
Sherring was a free agent having left MK Dons at the end of the last season. He has now signed with Rochdale, bringing experience to the backline.
Why it matters for Milton Keynes Dons
The loss of Sherring is a blow to MK Dons, who are already struggling to find consistency in their defense. The club will need to find a replacement for Sherring quickly to avoid further problems.
What comes next?
Rochdale play their first competitive game of the season, away to Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Cup preliminary round, on Saturday (15:00 BST). MK Dons, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from their recent form slump.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in League Two, 86 pts, 24W-14D-8L from 46 games, recent form DWWWD. Goals this season: 86 scored, 45 conceded (+41 goal difference). Title race: 1 point behind leaders Bromley. Last result: Fleetwood Town 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons (2026-05-02). Recent form (last 5): 3W-2D-0L (DDWWW, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5.
