Walsall 0-2 MK Dons - Holland scores late as Dons progress

MK Dons take on Cambridge United in the League One season opener at the Abbey StadiumMK Dons take on Cambridge United in the League One season opener at the Abbey Stadium
MK Dons take on Cambridge United in the League One season opener at the Abbey Stadium
MK Dons are looking to book their spot in the next round of the Papa John’s Trophy tonight with a win over Walsall

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Walsall 0-2 MK Dons - LIVE

31 mins: Vital interception

Ooooh Walsall had two men over lurking behind Tucker, but the Dons defender does really well to get a touch on Bennett’s cross to put it behind for a corner - a corner which ends up in Ravizzoli’s hands.

28 mins: Dons need movement

They’re having a lot of the ball are Dons but there’s just not enough movement in the final third. Playing from the midfield forwards, they’re just getting stunted and forced to go backwards, much to O’Hora’s chagrin.

19 mins: Williams should score

For all Dons’ good play until now, it is Walsall who should take the lead with Andy Williams rising highest to head the corner over the bar. Should do better.

15 mins: Dons getting into their stride

A flurry of opportunities for Dons as Devoy bends a free-kick around the wall but Evans makes the save.

Burns then spots the keeper off his line from about 40 yards but the keeper nicely recovers.

10 mins: Dons denied a penalty

Dawson Devoy is cut down in the penalty area, looked every day a spot kick to me but the ref is unmoved.

The ball is recycled and Henry Lawrence fires a fierce effort just over the bar.

9 mins: Lively from the hosts

Ravizzoli down low to keep out Hutchinson from the edge of the box.

It has been a decent start from the hosts who have played some decent football, keeping Dons, for the most part, in their own half.

MK Dons get the game underway and immediately Darragh Burns gets a sight of goal and sends an effort over the bar within 10 seconds

Walsall’s team to face MK Dons

Jack Tucker returns to the side this evening as part of nine changes to the MK Dons sideJack Tucker returns to the side this evening as part of nine changes to the MK Dons side
Jack Tucker returns to the side this evening as part of nine changes to the MK Dons side

Nine changes for MK Dons this evening to take on Walsall. Only O’Hora and Jules keep their place in the side.

And David Martin is in an MK Dons playing squad for the first time since May 2017 against... Walsall!

Team: Ravizzoli, O’Hora, Tucker, Jules, Lawrence, Smith, Robson, Devoy, Grant, Burns, Dennis

Subs: Martin, Oyegoke, Barry, Holland, Kayode, Tripp, Kemp

Grigg says Dons just need a positive run

Bristol Rovers were mired in the relegation zone two weeks ago, but three wins in a week has seen them sail up the League One table.

With Dons in a similar situation, Will Grigg hopes they can do something similar and quickly.

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