How MK Dons could line-up to face Oxford in the FA Cup third round

New signings Ben Wiles and Jay Matete could be made to wait to make their MK Dons debuts.

The pair were signed late in Dons’ preparations for Friday’s FA Cup third round clash against Oxford United, with their eligibility unclear ahead of the game.

Wiles has plenty of recent match fitness under his belt, while Matete has not kicked a competitive ball this season.

Head coach Paul Warne has plenty of options available to him, though skipper Alex Gilbey will not be risked for the game.

Here’s how we think Dons could take to the field.

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