Dons want to keep up their momentum as they head into the cup competitions

Some of Dons’ fringe players are likely to be given a run out in the next two games, but Russell Martin is keen to maintain the club’s recent momentum.

Having picked up five points in their last three games, their attentions switch to cup duties, with a trip to National League side Eastleigh in the FA Cup on Sunday before the EFL Trophy game against Southampton U21s next Wednesday at Stadium MK.

Despite their break from the league campaign though, manager Martin says he wants to keep up Dons’ recent unbeaten run but will give some players a rest for the two games in the cup competitions.

“We’re building a bit of momentum and belief,” he said after his side’s 0-0 draw with Northampton on Tuesday night.

“Teams are adapting to what we’re doing and making things hard for us, but I’d love another league game. It will be a different test.

“We’ve got a lot of tired bodies in there – Cameron Jerome, Scott Fraser, Richard Keogh.

“I think we had Richard down to have his first start against Southampton, which shows how hard he’s worked, and he has been outstanding again.

“We have to manage everyone over this period, but we want to win these games and build a bit more momentum.

“We’ve got two games coming up now, and if players get a chance they have to take it. We’re getting a more consistent team now.”