Getting to know MK Dons…
With fixture release less than 24 hours away (Wednesday 22nd June), we’re bringing you the lowdown on each of our new opponents in the build-up to the most anticipated day of the close season.
Next up is MK Dons, who were relegated to League One after one season in the Championship.
Name: MK Dons
Nickname: The Dons
Founded: 2004
Stadium: Stadium:mk
Distance from Spotland (round trip): 343.6 miles
Manager: Karl Robinson (Appointed in May 2010, having previously been the club's assistant manager under previous boss Paul Ince)
2015-16 League finish: 23rd in the Championship. They were relegated from the Championship to League One.
2015-16 top scorer: Nicky Maynard, 8 goals
Last league meeting: April 25th 2015 – Rochdale 2-3 MK Dons (Peter Vincenti & Ian Henderson)