And the majority of those inside MK1 were there to celebrate as goals from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, captain Alex Gilbey and top-scorer Callum Paterson ensured a 3-0 victory, sending Paul Warne’s side to the top of the table, securing themselves a top-three spot and automatic promotion with a game still to go.
What followed was a pitch invasion and a celebration with the players.
Can you spot yourself in the crowd from the pictures caught by our snapper Jane?
5. MK Dons fans celebrating automatic promotion in the win over Tranmere Rovers
The supporters cheered on their side throughout the afternoon | Jane Russell
6. MK Dons fans celebrating automatic promotion in the win over Tranmere Rovers
Alex Gilbey's stellar strike doubled the lead just three minutes after Mendez-Laing opened the scoring | Jane Russell
7. MK Dons fans celebrating automatic promotion in the win over Tranmere Rovers
"We are going up!" | Jane Russell
8. MK Dons fans celebrating automatic promotion in the win over Tranmere Rovers
Belief starting to set in | Jane Russell
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