21 June 2004
Club founded as Milton Keynes Dons F.C., following the relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes.
7 August 2004
First competitive match: 1–1 draw against Barnsley; Izale McLeod scores the club's first goal.
November 2004
Stuart Murdoch sacked as manager due to poor early performance.
2004–05 Season
Finished 20th in League One, avoiding relegation on the final day.
2005–06 Season
Relegated to League Two after a tough campaign.
18 July 2007
Moved to the new Stadium MK, hosting first game against a Chelsea XI.
29 November 2007
Stadium MK officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
30 March 2008
Won Football League Trophy final 2–0 against Grimsby Town at Wembley, first professional trophy.
2007–08 Season
Won League Two title and promoted to League One under Paul Ince.
2008–09 Season
Finished 3rd in League One; lost in play-off semi-final to Scunthorpe United.
10 May 2010
Karl Robinson appointed manager at age 29, youngest in the Football League.
2 December 2012
First match against AFC Wimbledon: 2–1 win in FA Cup second round.
2012–13 Season
Best-ever FA Cup run to fifth round; finished 8th in League One.
26 August 2014
Shock 4–0 victory over Manchester United in League Cup second round.
2 February 2015
Sold academy graduate Dele Alli to Tottenham Hotspur for £5 million (loaned back).
3 May 2015
Secured promotion to the Championship with a 5–1 win over Yeovil Town.
2015–16 Season
Relegated from the Championship after finishing 23rd.
23 October 2016
Karl Robinson leaves by mutual consent after six years in charge.
2017–18 Season
Relegated to League Two after finishing 23rd in League One.
2018–19 Season
Promoted back to League One via play-offs after finishing 3rd in League Two.
2019–20 Season
Season curtailed by COVID-19; finished 19th in League One by points per game.
2021–22 Season
Finished 3rd in League One; lost in play-off semi-final to Wycombe Wanderers.
2022–23 Season
Relegated to League Two after finishing 21st in League One.
11 May 2024
Lost League Two play-off semi-final 0–3 to Crawley Town, missing promotion.
13 August 2024
5–0 defeat to Watford in EFL Cup first round.
1 October 2024
5–1 away victory over Harrogate Town in League Two.