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English League One · 2026/27 · MW 4Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · 19:45 UK
Wigan AthleticHomeCoach: Ryan Lowe
3 - 1
HT 1-0
Full time
Milton Keynes DonsAwayCoach: Paul Warne
Venue: DW Stadium, Wigan (25,138)Referee: P. HowardWeather: Mainly clear, 27°C

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Wigan AthleticStarting XI · 3-4-2-1
Perkins
CostelloeHarris
WeirMurrayPowerGray
FoxBurnsCarragher
Whitworth
Bench
1. J. Walsh2. C. Barrett10. R. Walsh16. A. Harris19. C. Sze22. J. Mellish27. B. Burrowes
Coach: Gary Caldwell
Milton Keynes DonsStarting XI · 3-1-4-2
MacGillivray
GoodeSandersNelson
Barlaser
BramallBarnettWintleWiles
NombePaterson
Bench
2. G. Jones7. D. Crowley8. A. Gilbey10. A. Collins17. S. Silvera21. M. Ekpiteta23. W. Dennis
Coach: Paul Warne

Match events

  1. 8'🟨YellowFinley Burns
  2. 18'🟨YellowJack Sanders
  3. 22'↔SubstitutionOff Reggie Walsh ↔ On Luke Harris
  4. 36'⚽GoalJensen Weirassist: Max Power
  5. 45'↔SubstitutionOff Marvin Ekpiteta ↔ On Jack Sanders
  6. 45'↔SubstitutionOff Alex Gilbey ↔ On Ben Wiles
  7. 48'⚽GoalMax Power
  8. 62'🟨YellowAlex Gilbey
  9. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Samuel Silvera ↔ On Ryan Barnett
  10. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Dan Crowley ↔ On Daniel Barlaser
  11. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Aaron Collins ↔ On Sam Nombe
  12. 66'↔SubstitutionOff Jon Mellish ↔ On Finley Burns
  13. 66'↔SubstitutionOff Connor Barrett ↔ On Charlie Gray
  14. 72'🟨YellowDara James Morgan Costelloe
  15. 74'↔SubstitutionOff Bradley Burrowes ↔ On Dara James Morgan Costelloe
  16. 74'⚽GoalJensen Weirassist: Bradley Burrowes
  17. 81'⚽GoalAaron Collinsassist: Marvin Ekpiteta

Match statistics

Wigan Athletic
Stat
Milton Keynes Dons
  • 46%Possession54%
  • 19Shots18
  • 6Shots on target4
  • 7Shots off target8
  • 6Shots blocked6
  • 12Shots inside box13
  • 7Shots outside box5
  • 338Total passes407
  • 264Passes accurate323
  • 11Fouls11
  • 5Corners5
  • 1Offsides1
  • 2Yellow cards2
  • 0Red cards0
  • 3Saves2
  • 11Free Kicks11

Wigan Athletic, last 5

  1. L30 Aug@AFC Wimbledon0-1
  2. L22 AugvsLeyton Orient0-2
  3. L15 Aug@Cambridge United2-3
  4. L2 May@Stevenage0-1
  5. L25 AprvsAFC Wimbledon0-1

Milton Keynes Dons, last 5

  1. D29 AugvsLeicester City0-0
  2. D22 AugvsHuddersfield Town1-1
  3. D15 Aug@Oxford United2-2
  4. D7 May@Burton Albion0-0
  5. D29 AprvsBarnsley4-4

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
7
Meetings
4
Wigan Athletic wins
1
Draws
2
Milton Keynes Dons wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Wigan Athletic v Milton Keynes Dons?
Wigan Athletic 3-1 Milton Keynes Dons, played 2 September 2026 in the English League One 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Wigan Athletic led 1-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan Athletic and Milton Keynes Dons?
Across 7 meetings in our archive, Wigan Athletic have won 4, Milton Keynes Dons have won 2, with 1 draws.
Where is Wigan Athletic v Milton Keynes Dons played?
DW Stadium, Wigan - Wigan Athletic's home ground.