Milton Keynes Dons drew for the sixth time in seven League One matches, playing out a 0-0 stalemate at AFC Wimbledon.
It was a first meeting between the sides since January 2025 and a game of few clear chances. Goalkeeper Will Dennis ensured the Dons left Plough Lane with a point, making two important saves, one in each half. At the other end, AFC Wimbledon's Josef Bursik denied Sam Nombe and Callum Paterson, with the Dons' attacking stats showing they have now scored eight goals while conceding ten.
Warne was left with conflicting feelings after the final whistle. "I’m not disappointed but I’m not buzzing," the manager said. "If we want to get promoted, into the top six at least, we have to turn reasonable away performances into results."
He pointed to a lack of cutting edge as the primary issue, praising his team's second-half energy but lamenting the final pass. The Dons have now drawn four of their last five matches, a sequence that includes a 1-1 draw with Peterborough and a 3-3 thriller at Wycombe. Their only defeat this term was a 3-1 loss at Wigan on September 2.
Warne acknowledged the dressing room mood was one of frustration rather than celebration after another shared points haul. The team now prepares for a home fixture against 19th-placed Bromley on Saturday, September 26, a game they will target to finally turn a solid performance into three points. The manager will be hoping for a sharper contribution from his squad to end this run of draws.
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