Paul Warne is considering changes to his Milton Keynes Dons lineup for Saturday's League One trip to Wycombe Wanderers. The head coach's options have been bolstered by the availability of deadline day signings Ibby Fullah and Eli Campbell.
Warne's side suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the Brick Community Stadium against Wigan Athletic in midweek. That result saw the Dons drop into the League One relegation zone. The team currently sits 18th in the table with four points from five games, having drawn four and lost one. Their goal difference stands at minus two, having scored seven and conceded nine so far this season.
What changes could Warne make?
Following the poor performance against Wigan, alterations are likely. Warne made three changes for that match and may feel further adjustments are required. The availability of new recruits Fullah and Campbell provides fresh alternatives in midfield and attack. A potential starting eleven could see Craig MacGillivray continue in goal, with Gethin Jones and Cohen Bramall operating as wing-backs.
The defeat to Wigan was a significant setback. "After making three changes to the team to face Wigan in the week, Paul Warne’s side turned in a miserable performance at the Brick Community Stadium, losing 3-1 to the Latics and dropping into the bottom two," Warne said. The team is now eight points behind early leaders Sheffield Wednesday, highlighting the need for a swift improvement.
How does the squad look for Adams Park?
The full squad list is available on our squad page. Integrating new signings smoothly will be important for Warne. Fullah and Campbell will be hoping to make an immediate impact if selected. The manager must decide whether to stick with a core group or introduce new faces to spark a reaction.
Defensive solidity will be a priority after conceding three goals in their last outing. The team's recent form reads DLDDD, showing a pattern of draws punctuated by the recent loss. Finding a winning formula is the immediate challenge for the coaching staff.
What is the context of the Wycombe fixture?
This match represents an early opportunity to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. You can view the complete League One standings for the full picture. A positive result at Adams Park would provide a timely boost ahead of the next home game.
Following the Wycombe fixture, Milton Keynes Dons are scheduled to host Peterborough United on September 12th. Peterborough currently occupy 20th position, making that another important fixture in the early season schedule. The full run of upcoming matches can be found on the club's fixtures page.
The team needs to start converting draws into victories to move up the table. With new players now at his disposal, Warne has additional tools to try and achieve that. The match at Adams Park kicks off at 3pm on Saturday.
