A big travelling MK Dons contingent will cheer on their side on Saturday

More than 1,000 travelling MK Dons fans will be in attendance when they take on Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

The trip to Gresty Road is an easy one from the new city, with direct trains to Cheshire, and the Ice Cream Van Stand has been a popular haunt for fans from MK1 down the years.

Travelling fans have been in for a treat this season too, seeing Dons claim 37 points on the road this season - more than any other League Two team. And with a chance at automatic promotion, the atmosphere on Saturday is set to be a raucous one.

“We need the supporters, it gives us a boost,” said Nathaniel Mendez-Laing. “I really enjoy playing in big atmospheres. It will be great, and really important for us.

“I’m sure Crewe will have a packed house as well as they push for the play-offs. It will be another great game, and one we’re committed to to try and get three points.”

The Guatemalan is eager for Dons to make a quick start to the game, not only to ease any nerves from the away end, but also to force Crewe’s hand.

He continued: “If we can get an early one, it sets us up really nicely, because it forces teams to come out at us. Playing at home especially, teams are happy to come here and get a point, then it’s tough to break down a team that is sitting in.”

And getting early goals is something he is familiar with, especially after netting a goal on his return last week after just 30 seconds against Bromley, putting Dons on course to beat the league leaders 2-1 at Stadium MK.

He added: “The day before, when I found out I was playing, I joked with the lads that I wanted to get an early one so I could come off! It was great to get an early goal. To get an early goal like that and to continue to play like that was a great performance from the boys.”