Burton Albion vs MK Dons: Get the latest from the Papa John's Trophy

With 14 changes between the sides from the weekend, it has a distinct ‘second string’ feel about the game. Not a lot of action in either goal-mouth, Charlie Brown with a couple of sniffs, while Dons were almost the masters of their own downfall when a ball back to Walker almost went in their own net.

Not a classic.

Not a lot in it to be honest, but Rowe’s cross deceives Walker as it bounces off the top of the bar.

Header off the line from Shaughnessy to deny Brown again, Harvie with the follow-up but it’s saved by Balcombe.

Dons starting to get a bit of a foothold in this one at last.

A shot at last! And it was on target too!

Charlie Brown picks it up 25 yards from goal, drops a shoulder to get some space and he lets loose a left-footed shot but it’s straight at Balcome.

Chances remain at a premium - so much so that neither side have opted to shell out on one. Dons have been trying to play about with the ball in their patient manner, Burton meanwhile desperate to press them and snatch the ball.

Charlie Brown, Josh Martin and Jay Bird have effectively been spectators so far for Dons.

Madness from the Dons keeper as Boateng plays a ball back to him, but Laurie Walker has gone for a wander and is bailed out by Harry Darling who clears it off the line.

Burton have started at 100mph, Dons meanwhile have opted to take it a bit easier in the opening exchanges, playing a much more patient manner. Nothing doing at either end though.

MK Dons get us underway after taking the knee.

Peter Kioso said it was ‘written in the stars’ after his return to MK Dons on loan from Luton Town.

The 22-year-old full-back joined on transfer deadline day from the Championship side, where he had lined up four times already this season.

Kioso came through the academy at Stadium MK before leaving for Hartlepool United in 2018.

But after playing a handful of times for the Hatters this term, joins Liam Manning’s side on loan for the season.

“It’s great to be back,” Kioso said. “I’ve always kept tabs on the club and it feels like it was written in the stars for me to come back at some point.