MK Dons discover two more 2020/21 opponents

    MK Dons will face both Portsmouth and Fleetwood Town in Sky Bet League One next season, after both sides were beaten in their respective Play-Off Semi Finals.

    Portsmouth, who twice led against Oxford United over the course of the two legs, were beaten by the U's in a penalty shoot-out, following a 2-2 aggregate score after 210 minutes of action. 

    Fleetwood, meanwhile, showed great spirit to make a game of their Semi Final against Wycombe Wanderers following a 4-1 first-leg defeat, but, in the end, were beaten 6-3 on aggregate by the Chairboys, who held on for a 2-2 draw on Monday evening.

    Both, therefore, will join Russell Martin’s men in League One for 2020/21, becoming the Dons’ 18th and 19th confirmed opponents for the upcoming campaign.

    The Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final takes place next Monday night, with Oxford United and Wycombe Wanderers battling it out for a place in the Championship.

    There is also the matter of relegation from the Championship, where three teams will drop from the second tier into League One for 2020/21. Luton Town, Barnsley and Middlesbrough currently occupying those relegation spots, although only six points separate Boro and 16th-placed Wigan Athletic, who are also due a points deduction. The final day of the Championship season is set for Wednesday 22nd July.

    List of confirmed 2020/21 League One teams:


    Accrington Stanley
    AFC Wimbledon
    Blackpool
    Bristol Rovers
    Burton Albion
    Crewe Alexandra
    Doncaster Rovers
    Fleetwood Town
    Gillingham
    Ipswich Town
    Lincoln City
    MK Dons
    Northampton Town
    Peterborough United
    Plymouth Argyle
    Portsmouth
    Rochdale
    Shrewsbury Town
    Sunderland
    Swindon Town

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