MK Dons Timeline

A look back at the key moments in the history of Milton Keynes Dons Football Club from 2004 to now.

1

21 June 2004

Club founded as Milton Keynes Dons F.C., following the relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes.

2

7 August 2004

First competitive match: 1–1 draw against Barnsley; Izale McLeod scores the club's first goal.

3

November 2004

Stuart Murdoch sacked as manager due to poor early performance.

4

2004–05 Season

Finished 20th in League One, avoiding relegation on the final day.

5

2005–06 Season

Relegated to League Two after a tough campaign.

6

18 July 2007

Moved to the new Stadium MK, hosting first game against a Chelsea XI.

7

29 November 2007

Stadium MK officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

8

30 March 2008

Won Football League Trophy final 2–0 against Grimsby Town at Wembley, first professional trophy.

9

2007–08 Season

Won League Two title and promoted to League One under Paul Ince.

10

2008–09 Season

Finished 3rd in League One; lost in play-off semi-final to Scunthorpe United.

11

10 May 2010

Karl Robinson appointed manager at age 29, youngest in the Football League.

12

2 December 2012

First match against AFC Wimbledon: 2–1 win in FA Cup second round.

13

2012–13 Season

Best-ever FA Cup run to fifth round; finished 8th in League One.

14

26 August 2014

Shock 4–0 victory over Manchester United in League Cup second round.

15

2 February 2015

Sold academy graduate Dele Alli to Tottenham Hotspur for £5 million (loaned back).

16

3 May 2015

Secured promotion to the Championship with a 5–1 win over Yeovil Town.

17

2015–16 Season

Relegated from the Championship after finishing 23rd.

18

23 October 2016

Karl Robinson leaves by mutual consent after six years in charge.

19

2017–18 Season

Relegated to League Two after finishing 23rd in League One.

20

2018–19 Season

Promoted back to League One via play-offs after finishing 3rd in League Two.

21

2019–20 Season

Season curtailed by COVID-19; finished 19th in League One by points per game.

22

2021–22 Season

Finished 3rd in League One; lost in play-off semi-final to Wycombe Wanderers.

23

2022–23 Season

Relegated to League Two after finishing 21st in League One.

24

11 May 2024

Lost League Two play-off semi-final 0–3 to Crawley Town, missing promotion.

25

13 August 2024

5–0 defeat to Watford in EFL Cup first round.

26

1 October 2024

5–1 away victory over Harrogate Town in League Two.