Milton Keynes Dons secured a crucial win over Newport, with Aaron Collins scoring the only goal of the game in the second minute.

What happened?

The Dons flew out of the blocks, and Liam Kelly had already sent one long-range effort over the bar before Collins opened the scoring. Collins' shot from just outside the box found the bottom corner to put the home side 1-0 up.

Why it matters for Milton Keynes Dons

The results mean Dons stay fifth, but they are now just one point adrift of Swindon in third, and they also have a game in hand. They are six points behind leaders Bromley. As of 25 Jun 2026, the Dons are in a strong position, with a league standing of 2nd in League Two, 86 pts, 24W-14D-8L from 46 games, and recent form DWWWD.

What comes next?

The Dons will look to build on this momentum, with their recent form showing 3W-2D-0L in their last 5 games, and unbeaten in the last 5. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood Town on 2026-05-02. With a goal difference of +41, having scored 86 goals and conceded 45, the Dons are well-placed to push for a top-three finish. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in League Two | | Points | 86 | | Recent form | DWWWD | | Goals scored | 86 | | Goals conceded | 45 | | Goal difference | +41 | The title race is heating up, with the Dons just 1 point behind leaders Bromley.