Having made eight changes to the side to beat Newport County 3-1 at Stadium MK, setting up a last 16 encounter with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Liam Manning is likely to revert back to type when taking on League One rivals Portsmouth for a spot in the FA Cup third round.
Having rested several of his regular first-teamers on Tuesday, we predict they will return to make Dons look more familiar and akin to the way they have lined-up in League One for the game at Fratton Park.
Here’s our predicted line-up.
. HEREFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: A detailed view of the Trophy prior to the FA Cup First Round match between Hereford FC and Portsmouth FC at Edgar Street Athletic Ground on November 04, 2022 in Hereford, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
MK Dons take on Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday in the FA Cup second round. We predict MK Dons will make huge changes to the side which played on Tuesday night Photo: Dan Mullan
. GK - Jamie Cumming
Unlucky not to keep a clean sheet on Tuesday night, beaten by an unfortunate own goal Photo: Jane Russell
. CB - Warren O'Hora
Was given nine rare minutes off on Tuesday night, when the own goal was scored. Photo: Jane Russell
. CB - Jack Tucker
Had a decent game against Newport County, and may be looked upon fondly for another cup outing Photo: Pete Norton
. CB - Dean Lewington
Would only be right for him to line-up in MK Dons' 1000th game Photo: Jane Russell
. LWB - Daniel Harvie
A shift in the formation should see Harvie at wing-back again, rather than full-back Photo: Jane Russell
1. GK - Jamie Cumming
Unlucky not to keep a clean sheet on Tuesday night, beaten by an unfortunate own goal Photo: Jane Russell
2. CB - Warren O'Hora
Was given nine rare minutes off on Tuesday night, when the own goal was scored. Photo: Jane Russell
3. CB - Jack Tucker
Had a decent game against Newport County, and may be looked upon fondly for another cup outing Photo: Pete Norton
4. CB - Dean Lewington
Would only be right for him to line-up in MK Dons' 1000th game Photo: Jane Russell