Milton Keynes Dons – Plymouth

Milton Keynes Dons host Plymouth in what promises to be a decisive clash for both sides. Sitting 20th with just five points from six games – all draws aside from a solitary loss and a goal deficit of 8‑10 – the Dons will be desperate to snap their winless run. Plymouth, meanwhile, sit comfortably in sixth place, having amassed ten points from six fixtures, boasting three victories, one draw and a modest +2 goal difference (10‑8). The gap between the struggling hosts and the promotion‑chasing visitors underscores the stakes, as a positive result could lift MK Dons out of the relegation zone while Plymouth look to consolidate their push for a top‑four finish. Both teams will be keen to improve their head‑to‑head record, which has so far favoured Plymouth.