Records and EFL streaks for goal-scoring MK Dons duo at Cheltenham
Two of MK Dons’ goal-scorers marked special streaks in Gloucestershire
It was something of a landmark day for MK Dons on Saturday as two of their goal-scorers marked achievements during the 3-2 win over Cheltenham Town.
Curtis Nelson bagged his first goal for the club after his January move from Derby County. The defender’s towering header opened the scoring at the EV Charger Point Stadium on 32 minutes. It also came on his 600th career appearance.
“He’s a beast in the box isn’t he!” said team-mate Joe Tomlinson, while boss Paul Warne said: “When Kells put the ball in, I just knew Nels would get on the end of it. He’s one hungry man when it comes to balls in that six-yard box. He had another chance, possibly easier later too.”
Meanwhile, Callum Paterson rounded keeper Joe Day five minutes later to make it 14 for the season for the Scot. Now with seven goals in four games, Paterson has the longest goal contributions streak in the EFL, stretching back to January 4.
“It shows how dedicated he is and how good of a player he is,” Tomlinson continued. “He’s fantastic at leading the line for us and got his reward again today.”