Gillingham v MK Dons
Sky Bet League Two
MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Tuesday March 10, 2026
Kick-Off, 7.45pm
Team News:
Omar Beckles, Armani Little, Garath McCleary and Bradley Dack are all doubts for Tuesday’s fixture, however will probably be assessed till the ultimate moments. Cameron Antwi, Conor Masterson and Nelson Khumbeni will miss the sport as they proceed their recoveries from their respective accidents.
Josh Andrews will start his two-game suspension, following his tenth reserving of the season on Saturday. Jonny Williams, Aaron Rowe and Sam Vokes, who had been substitutes in opposition to Fleetwood, will probably be pushing for begins.
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy was substituted at half-time throughout MK Dons’ win in opposition to Harrogate because of a quad drawback and will probably be assessed forward of Tuesday’s recreation. Liam Kelly may begin for Paul Warne’s facet after coming off the bench on the weekend, following his return from a knee damage.
Tuesday will probably come too quickly for Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Will Collar, as they proceed their recoveries from damage. Curtis Nelson will miss the sport because of a groin damage.
Manager Comments:
Gareth Ainsworth: “That is going to be a really tough game. They have spent a lot of money bringing in some top quality players who are well above this level. If we get something out of that game, then that will be a real positive as well. I am hoping that there are one or two back from the injury room, but we will see where we are, ready to go again.”
Paul Warne: “I do know that on their day, they can beat anyone, like anybody can in this league. I have had many run-ins with Gareth, coaching-wise; we have managed against each other quite a lot, so I know that it will be a difficult game.”
Previous Meetings:
Tuesday’s fixture would be the twenty fourth recreation that the 2 groups have performed in opposition to each other. Gillingham leads the head-to-head, with 11 wins to Milton Keynes’ 9. The fixture has additionally seen three attracts.
We gained our final assembly with MK Dons on the MEMS Priestfield Stadium in April 2025, due to Bradley Dack’s stoppage-time winner. The midfielder practically scored earlier within the second-half when he met Max Clark’s free-kick into the penalty space. Dack flicked it goalward in direction of the far nook, however his looping header hit the highest of the crossbar.
The defining second got here throughout the fifth minute of further time. Clark curled a free-kick from the left facet of the penalty space in direction of the again publish. Conor Masterson met it unmarked, heading it again throughout the objective. It dropped completely to Dack, who was additionally unmarked, and he managed the ball earlier than cushioning a volley residence from a few yards out.
The 1-0 win additionally proved to be memorable for academy graduate goalkeeper Taite Holtam, who stored a clear sheet on his skilled debut.
Tickets:
Home supporters can purchase tickets on-line, or in particular person, up till kick-off. Our ticketing desk will probably be open from 9am on the day of the fixture. Away followers may also buy on-line by way of their devoted away portal till 7.45pm.
Matchday Information:
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Please bear in mind that timings are topic to alter.
Streaming:
The fixture will probably be obtainable to look at on Sky Sports+ for home supporters. Fans may also pay for an audio cross, which can be found to buy for a one-off payment by clicking here.
Overseas followers have entry to video feed with commentary from BBC Radio Kent, which is accessible to buy for a one-off payment.
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Odds:
Gillingham win – 9/4
Draw – 9/4
MK Dons win – 11/10
Match Officials:
Referee: Harry Wager
Assistants: Stephen Finch & Alex Mathieson
Fourth Official: Craig Hicks
