Crewe vs Milton Keynes Dons - League Two

The League Two returns to the home ground on April 18, 2026, where Crewe and Milton Keynes Dons will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the League Two contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have struggled for consistency, DDDDW in their last five pointing to a win rate of 33.33%. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Crewe will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Milton Keynes Dons will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. But the holders PSV signalled their intent with a 6-1 thrashing of Utrecht - despite conceding the first goal.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. Whatever the outcome, the League Two fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.