Premier League champions await Dons or Northampton in the Cup

MK Dons or Northampton will face Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The Premier League champions beat Scunthorpe 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to book their spot in the fourth round.

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Dons will need to get past Northampton in their third round replay beforehand though, having drawn 2-2 at Sixfields in their third round clash.

On Saturday, Dean Bowditch put Dons ahead before a Ricky Holmes double threatened an upset as he put Northampton 2-1 to the good.

But a late Ryan Cresswell own goal ensured the game would go to a replay at stadium:mk next Tuesday night.

The fourth round clash will take place on the weekend commencing January 30.

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