Charlton Athletic 1-0 MK Dons: Leko puts the Addicks ahead in stoppage time

MK Dons set their sights on a spot in the quarter finals of the Papa John’s Trophy tonight when they take on Charlton.
MK Dons are in action against Charlton Athletic this eveningMK Dons are in action against Charlton Athletic this evening
MK Dons are in action against Charlton Athletic this evening

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Charlton Athletic 1-0 MK Dons: LIVE

MK Dons’ team to face Charlton Athletic

Jay Bird makes his first appearance for the club since August Jay Bird makes his first appearance for the club since August
Jay Bird makes his first appearance for the club since August

MK Dons make eight changes to their side this evening from the side which started against Gillingham.

Team: Ravizzoli, Darling, O’Hora, Jules, Ilunga, Watson, Kasumu, Robson, Boateng, Bird, Eisa

Subs: Fisher, Harvie, McEachran, Martin, O’Riley, Twine

An important competition for Dons

Like Charlton, MK Dons are setting their sights on progressing this evening. Dons’ record at The Valley is good and after their frustrating 0-0 draw with Gillingham on Saturday, defender Peter Kioso said he and his team-mates want to get back to winning ways.

Team news from the Charlton camp

Charlton manager Johnnie JacksonCharlton manager Johnnie Jackson
Charlton manager Johnnie Jackson

Charlton boss Johnnie Jackson said he and his side are eager to progress in the competition but will be putting out a much-changed team to the one which lost on New Year’s Day to Wycombe.

“It’s a game we want to win and we’ll put out a strong team for,” he said. “We’ve got good players that find themselves on the bench or out of the squad, so it will be an opportunity for those players.

“I think I could make 11 changes and still have a strong team, I’m not saying that is what I am going to do but it will certainly be an opportunity for the players that have been on the fringes of things to come in and make an impact with a view to wanting to still have a strong team, win the game and progress.”

Form, odds and stats ahead of kick-off

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