Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Denbigh, Milton Keynes, which was established in 2004. Following the controversial relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes in September 2003, Wimbledon F.C. was renamed Milton Keynes Dons F.C. along with a change of club crest and team colours in June 2004. Between August 2004 and July 2007, the club played their games at a temporary home of the National Hockey Stadium whilst their purpose-built permanent home of Stadium MK was under construction. Since 2004, the club have remained within The Football League. Having reached the Championship in 2015,[1] their highest ever league status, as of the 2023–24 season, they currently play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football, following promotion at the end of the 2022–23 season.
The list below encompasses major and minor honours won by Milton Keynes Dons, records set by the club, their managers and their players. The player records section itemises the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made most appearances in first-team competitions. It also records notable achievements by Milton Keynes Dons players on the international stage, and the highest transfer fees paid and received by the club. Attendance records at the National Hockey Stadium, as well as the club's current home, Stadium MK.
All records and figures are correct and up to date as of 7 May 2023.
Honours
editLeague
- Runners-up: 2014–15
Cup
- Winners: 2007–08
- Winners: 2006–07
- Runners-up: 2005–06, 2017–18
- Portimão Cup[2]
- Winners: 2004
Source: MKDons.com
Player records
editAppearances
edit- Most club appearances: Dean Lewington, 906[3][4]
- Most league appearances: Dean Lewington, 783[3]
- Most FA Cup appearances: Dean Lewington, 48[3]
- Most League Cup appearances: Dean Lewington, 27[3]
- Most League Trophy appearances: Dean Lewington, 33[3]
- Longest serving player: Dean Lewington, from 1 July 2004 until present (18 years, 306 days as of 7 May 2023)[3][a]
- Youngest first-team player: Brendan Galloway, 15 years, 241 days (against Nantwich Town, FA Cup first round, 12 November 2011)[4]
- Oldest first-team player: Alex Rae, 40 years, 211 days (against Brighton & Hove Albion, League One, 1 May 2010)[5][4]
- ^ Start date given as the first day of the club's inaugural season - 1 July 2004.
Most appearances
editCompetitive matches only (does not include pre-season friendlies or testimonials). Includes appearances as a substitute. Numbers in brackets indicate goals scored.
# | Namea | Years | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Otherb | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2004– | 765 (21) | 47 (0) | 27 (1) | 43 (2) | 882 (24) | |
2 | 2004–2006 2010–2017 |
289 (0) | 26 (0) | 14 (0) | 12 (0) | 341 (0) | |
3 | 2008–2017 | 230 (37) | 17 (3) | 12 (3) | 11 (3) | 270 (46) | |
4 | 2011–2017 | 229 (9) | 18 (3) | 10 (0) | 6 (0) | 263 (12) | |
5 | 2008–2014 | 210 (17) | 12 (1) | 12 (4) | 12 (2) | 246 (24) | |
6 | 2011–2017 | 192 (37) | 17 (7) | 11 (4) | 7 (0) | 227 (48) | |
7 | 2009–2014 | 174 (16) | 14 (1) | 7 (0) | 11 (0) | 206 (17) | |
8 | 2005–2011 | 178 (50) | 8 (0) | 7 (3) | 11 (4) | 204 (57) | |
9 | 2004–2007 2013–2014 |
165 (62) | 10 (5) | 7 (4) | 6 (0) | 189 (71) | |
10 | 2006–2011 | 157 (15) | 5 (0) | 7 (1) | 13 (1) | 182 (17) |
- a. Names in bold are current first team squad members.
- b. Goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Football League Trophy and Football League Play-offs.
Firsts
edit- First club captain: Mark Williams[6]
- First Football League goalscorer: Izale McLeod, against Barnsley, League One, 7 August 2004
- First FA Cup goalscorer: Wade Small, against Lancaster City, FA Cup first round, 13 November 2004
- First League Cup goalscorer: Izale McLeod, against Peterborough United, League Cup first round, 24 August 2004
- First League Trophy goalscorer: Richard Pacquette, against Brentford, League Trophy first round, 28 September 2004
- First hat-trick: Clive Platt, against Barnet, League Two, 20 January 2007[7]
- First red card: Harry Ntimban-Zeh, against Cardiff City, League Cup second round, 21 September 2004[8]
Goalscorers
edit- Most goals in a season (all competitions): Izale McLeod, 24 goals (in the 2006–07 season).
- Most league goals in a season: Izale Mcleod, 21 goals (in League Two, 2006–07)
- Most goals in a single match: 2 players - Scott Twine, 4 goals (against Plymouth Argyle, League One, 30 April 2022),[9] Will Grigg, 4 goals (against Swindon Town, League One, 24 April 2021)[4]
- Youngest goalscorer: George C Williams, 16 years, 65 days (against Nantwich Town, FA Cup first round, 12 November 2011)[10]
- Youngest hat-trick scorer: Dele Alli, 17 years, 330 days (against Notts County, League One, 11 March 2014)[11][12]
- Oldest goalscorer: Bradley Johnson, 35 years, 227 days (against Portsmouth FC, League One, 17th December 2022)[13]
Top goalscorers
editCompetitive matches only. Numbers in brackets indicate appearances made.
# | Namea | Years | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Otherb | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2004–2007 2013–2014 |
62 (165) | 5 (10) | 4 (8) | 0 (6) | 71 (189) | |
2 | 2005–2011 | 50 (178) | 0 (8) | 3 (7) | 4 (11) | 57 (204) | |
3 | 2016–2021 | 40 (145) | 4 (9) | 0 (3) | 6 (9) | 50 (166) | |
4 | 2011–2017 | 37 (192) | 7 (17) | 4 (11) | 0 (7) | 48 (227) | |
5 | 2008–2017 | 37 (230) | 3 (17) | 3 (12) | 3 (11) | 46 (270) | |
6 | 2005–2011 | 33 (102) | 2 (6) | 4 (5) | 4 (11) | 43 (124) | |
7 | 2014–2015 2021 2022–2023 |
33 (106) | 1 (5) | 4 (4) | 1 (2) | 39 (117) | |
8 | 2016–2019 | 30 (84) | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | 2 (4) | 33 (94) | |
2013–2017 2019–2020 |
25 (127) | 6 (12) | 1 (9) | 1 (6) | 33 (154) | ||
10 | 2005–2007 | 27 (102) | 2 (7) | 0 (3) | 0 (1) | 29 (113) |
- a. Names in bold are current first team squad members.
- b. Goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Football League Trophy and the Football League Play-offs.
Top goalscorers by season
editCompetitive matches only.
Season | Playera | Total Goals | League | FA Cup | League Cup | League Trophy | EFL Play-offs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023–24 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
2022–23 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | |
2021–22 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2020–21 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
2019–20 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | |
2018–19 | 22 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | |
2017–18 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
2016–17 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | |
2015–16 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | — | |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||
2014–15 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | |
2013–14 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
2012–13 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
2011–12 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
2010–11 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
2009–10 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | |
2008–09 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
2007–08 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | |
2006–07 | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
2005–06 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
2004–05 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
- a. Names in bold are current first team squad members.
International
editThe following players received the following full international caps whilst still a registered player at Milton Keynes Dons (does not include players on loan from other clubs):
Simon Church (9 caps)
Lee Hodson (7 caps)
Mark Williams (6 caps)
Ali Gerba (5 caps)
Mohamed Eisa (2 caps)
Ben Reeves (2 caps)
Jermaine Easter (1 cap)
Craig Morgan (1 cap)
Transfers
editRecord transfer fees paid
# | Fee | Paid to | For | Date | Notes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Undisclosed | Peterborough United | 20 July 2021 | [14] | ||
2 | £250,000 | Bristol City | 11 August 2016 | [15] |
Record transfer fees received
# | Fee | Received from | For | Date | Notes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | £5,000,000 | 1 February 2015 | plus loan back and add-ons | [16] | ||
2 | £4,000,000 | 26 June 2022 | plus sell-on clause | [17] | ||
3 | £2,750,000 | 27 August 2011 | [18] | |||
4 | £2,000,000 | 12 July 2024 | Leeds United received up to 50% of transfer fee | [19][20] | ||
5 | £2,000,000 | 11 November 2011 | Academy player | [21][22] |
Managerial records
editThe following managerial records apply only to permanently appointed managers of the club and not caretaker managers:
- First manager: Stuart Murdoch, 1 July 2004 to 8 November 2004[a][23]
- Longest-serving manager: Karl Robinson – 6 years, 174 days (10 May 2010 to 23 October 2016)[24]
- Highest win percentage: Roberto di Matteo, 55.00%
- Lowest win percentage: Dan Micciche, 18.75%
- Youngest manager (on appointment): Karl Robinson – 29 years, 237 days
- Oldest manager (on appointment): Stuart Murdoch – 53 years, 315 days[a]
Club records
editProgression
edit- Highest league finish: 23rd, Championship, 2015–16
- Furthest FA Cup progression: Fifth round, 2012–13
- Furthest EFL Cup progression: Fourth round, 2014–15
- Furthest EFL Trophy progression: Winners, 2007–08
Attendances
editThis section applies to attendances for matches involving the first team at the National Hockey Stadium, the club's (temporary) first home between 2004 and 2007, and Stadium MK, the club's present home.
- Highest attendance at Stadium MK: 28,521, against Liverpool, EFL Cup third round, 25 September 2019[25]
- Lowest attendance at Stadium MK: 635, against Newport County, EFL Trophy group stage, 22 November 2022
- Highest attendance at the National Hockey Stadium: 8,426, against Bradford City, League One, 25 February 2006
- Lowest attendance at the National Hockey Stadium: 2,065 against Lancaster City, FA Cup first round, 13 November 2004
Matches
editFirsts
edit- First competitive match: Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Barnsley, League One, 7 August 2004[26]
- First Football League match: Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Barnsley, League One, 7 August 2004[26]
- First FA Cup match: Milton Keynes Dons 1–0 Lancaster City, FA Cup first round, 13 November 2004[27]
- First League Cup match: Peterborough United 0–3 Milton Keynes Dons, League Cup first round, 24 August 2004[28]
- First League Trophy match: Brentford 0–3 Milton Keynes Dons, League Trophy southern section first round, 28 September 2004[29]
- First match at the National Hockey Stadium: Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Barnsley, League One, 7 August 2004[26]
- First match at Stadium MK: Milton Keynes Dons 4–3 Chelsea XI, friendly, 18 July 2007[30]
Record wins
edit- Record league win: Milton Keynes Dons 7–0 Oldham Athletic, League One, 20 December 2014[31]
- Record FA Cup win: Milton Keynes Dons 6–0 Nantwich Town, FA Cup first round, 12 November 2011[10]
- Record League Cup win: Milton Keynes Dons 4–0 Manchester United, League Cup second round, 26 August 2014[32]
- Record League Trophy win: Milton Keynes Dons 6–0 Norwich City U21, EFL Trophy round of 32, 8 December 2020[33]
Record defeats
edit- Record league defeat (joint):
- 0–5 against Hartlepool United, League One, 3 January 2005[34]
- 0–5 against Huddersfield Town, League One, 18 February 2006[35]
- 0–5 against Rochdale, League Two, 27 January 2007[36]
- 0–5 against Carlisle United, League One, 13 February 2010[37]
- 0–5 against Burnley, Championship, 12 January 2016[38]
- 0–5 against Bolton Wanderers, League One, 14 February 2023[39]
- 0–5 against Stockport County, League Two, 23 March 2024[40]
- Record FA Cup defeat: Milton Keynes Dons 1–5 Chelsea, FA Cup fourth round, 31 January 2016[41]
- Record League Cup defeat: Milton Keynes Dons 0–6 Southampton, League Cup third round, 23 September 2015[42]
- Record League Trophy defeat: Milton Keynes Dons 0–4 Chelsea U21, EFL Trophy second round, 6 December 2017[43]
Goals
edit- Most goals scored in a season (all competitions): 117 in 53 games, 2014–15
- Fewest goals scored in a season (all competitions): 48 in 52 games, 2015–16
- Most goals conceded in a season (all competitions) (joint):
- 84 in 56 games, 2009–10
- 84 in 52 games, 2015–16
- Fewest goals conceded in a season (all competitions): 48 in 55 games, 2007–08
- Most league goals scored in a season: 101 in 46 games, League One, 2014–15
- Fewest league goals scored in a season: 39 in 46 games, Championship, 2015–16
- Most league goals conceded in a season (joint):
- 69 in 46 games, Championship, 2015–16
- 69 in 46 games, League One, 2017–18
- Fewest league goals conceded in a season: 37 in 46 games, League Two, 2007–08
Points
edit- Most points in a season: 92 in 46 matches, League Two, 2007–08
- Fewest points in a season: 39 in 46 matches, Championship, 2015–16
Runs
edit- Longest league winning run: 8 matches, League Two, 2007–08
- Longest league unbeaten run: 18 matches, League Two, 2007–08
- Longest league winless run: 12 matches, League One, 2019–20
- Longest league losing run: 6 matches, League One, 2017–18
Clean sheets
edit- Most clean sheets in a season as a team (league): 19 matches, League Two, 2007–08
- Fewest clean sheets in a season as a team (league): 8 matches, League One, 2005–06
- Most clean sheets in a season as a team (all competitions): 22 matches, 2007–08
- Fewest clean sheets in a season as a team (all competitions): 8 matches, 2005–06
Penalty shoot-outs
editSeason | Date | Competition | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007–08 | 14 August 2007 | League Cup | 1st round | Ipswich Town | Home | Won | 5–3 | [44] |
2007-08 | 8 January 2008 | Football League Trophy | Area South Semi-Final | Gillingham FC | Away | Won | 5-4 | [45]> |
2007–08 | 25 February 2008 | Football League Trophy | Area South Final | Swansea City | Home | Won | 5–4 | [46] |
2008–09 | 15 May 2009 | League One play-offs | Semi-final | Scunthorpe | Home | Lost | 6–7 | [47] |
2010–11 | 16 November 2010 | FA Cup | first round | Stevenage | Home | Lost | 6–7 | [48] |
2011–12 | 30 August 2011 | Football League Trophy | 1st round | Brentford | Home | Lost | 3–4 | [49] |
2012–13 | 11 August 2012 | League Cup | 1st round | Cheltenham Town | Away | Won | 5–3 | [50] |
2016–17 | 23 August 2016 | EFL Cup | 2nd round | Reading | Away | Lost | 2–4 | [51] |
2017–18 | 3 October 2017 | EFL Trophy | Group stage | Stevenage | Home | Won | 5–4 | [52] |
2018–19 | 4 September 2018 | EFL Trophy | Group stage | Peterborough United | Home | Won | 6–5 | [53] |
2019–20 | 13 August 2019 | EFL Cup | 1st round | AFC Wimbledon | Away | Won | 4–2 | [54] |
2020–21 | 8 November 2020 | FA Cup | 1st round | Eastleigh | Away | Won | 4–3 | [55] |
2020–21 | 9 January 2021 | FA Cup | 3rd round | Burnley | Away | Lost | 3–4 | [56] |
2021–22 | 30 November 2021 | EFL Trophy | 3rd round | Leyton Orient | Away | Won | 5–4 | [57] |
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