Milton Keynes Dons begin their FA Cup campaign by hosting Swindon Town in the first round at Stadium MK on Saturday. The tie offers the League One side a chance to translate their recent winning momentum into a cup run. The team's league form shows four wins and a draw from their last five games, placing them 11th in League One with 18 points from 13 games, and they are currently on a three-game winning run.
This run has lifted them to 11th in the League One standings with 18 points from 13 games. Their most recent outing was a resounding 6-1 victory over Doncaster, where Aaron Collins scored four goals. That result followed a 4-1 win over Bromley, in which Collins scored twice and provided an assist.
This prolific form in front of goal has contributed to the team having scored 22 goals this season while conceding 20. Despite their strong recent results, they remain ten points behind the league leaders Huddersfield in the title race. Their next league fixture is at home to Burton Albion, who are 15th, on Saturday 14 November.
Swindon Town, who play in League Two, travel to Milton Keynes with a more varied recent record. They have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five fixtures, most recently beating Rotherham 2-1.
Team news
Both managers are expected to name strong sides for the cup clash. Milton Keynes Dons' last starting line-up featured a 3-1-4-2 formation with Dennis in goal and a front pairing of Nombe and the in-form Aaron Collins. Swindon's previous selection was a 3-4-2-1 setup, with Ripley between the posts and Nichols leading the attack.
The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday at Stadium MK.
