Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Denbigh, Milton Keynes, which was established in 2004. Following the controversial relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes in September 2003, Wimbledon F.C. was renamed Milton Keynes Dons F.C. along with a change of club crest and team colours in June 2004. Between August 2004 and July 2007, the club played their games at a temporary home of the National Hockey Stadium whilst their purpose-built permanent home of Stadium MK was under construction. Since 2004, the club have remained within The Football League. Having reached the Championship in 2015, their highest ever league status, as of the 2023–24 season, they currently play in League Two, the thfourth tier of English football, following promotion at the end of the 2022–23 season.
The list below encompasses major and minor honours won by Milton Keynes Dons, records set by the club, their managers and their players. The player records section itemises the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made most appearances in first-team competitions. It also records notable achievements by Milton Keynes Dons players on the international stage, and the highest transfer fees paid and received by the club. Attendance records at the National Hockey Stadium, as well as the club's current home, Stadium MK.
All records and figures are correct and up to date as of 7 May 2023.
Honours
League
Football League One
Runners-up: 2014–15
Football League Two / EFL League Two
Champions: 2007–08
Third-place (promotion): 2018–19
Cup
Football League Trophy
Winners: 2007–08
Berks & Bucks Senior Cup
Winners: 2006–07
Runners-up: 2005–06, 2017–18
Portimão Cup
Winners: 2004
Source: MKDons.com
Player records
Appearances
Most club appearances: Dean Lewington, 882
Most league appearances: Dean Lewington, 765
Most FA Cup appearances: Dean Lewington, 47
Most League Cup appearances: Dean Lewington, 27
Most League Trophy appearances: Dean Lewington, 33
Longest serving player: Dean Lewington, from 1 July 2004 until present (18 years, 306 days as of 7 May 2023) Youngest first-team player: Brendan Galloway, 15 years, 241 days (against Nantwich Town, FA Cup first round, 12 November 2011) Oldest first-team player: Alex Rae, 40 years, 211 days (against Brighton & Hove Albion, League One, 1 May 2010)
Most appearances
Competitive matches only (does not include pre-season friendlies or testimonials). Includes appearances as a substitute. Numbers in brackets indicate goals scored.
a. Names in bold are current first team squad members. b. Goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Football League Trophy and Football League Play-offs.
Firsts
First club captain: Mark Williams
First Football League goalscorer: Izale McLeod, against Barnsley, League One, 7 August 2004 First FA Cup goalscorer: Wade Small, against Lancaster City, FA Cup first round, 13 November 2004 First League Cup goalscorer: Izale McLeod, against Peterborough United, League Cup first round, 24 August 2004 First League Trophy goalscorer: Richard Pacquette, against Brentford, League Trophy first round, 28 September 2004 First hat-trick: Clive Platt, against Barnet, League Two, 20 January 2007 First red card: Harry Ntimban-Zeh, against Cardiff City, League Cup second round, 21 September 2004
Goalscorers
Most goals in a season (all competitions): Izale McLeod, 24 goals (in the 2006–07 season). Most league goals in a season: Izale Mcleod, 21 goals (in League Two, 2006–07) Most goals in a single match: 2 players - Scott Twine, 4 goals (against Plymouth Argyle, League One, 30 April 2022), Will Grigg, 4 goals (against Swindon Town, League One, 24 April 2021) Youngest goalscorer: George C Williams, 16 years, 65 days (against Nantwich Town, FA Cup first round, 12 November 2011) Youngest hat-trick scorer: Dele Alli, 17 years, 330 days (against Notts County, League One, 11 March 2014) Oldest goalscorer: Bradley Johnson, 35 years, 227 days (against Portsmouth FC, League One, 17th December 2022)
Top goalscorers
Competitive matches only. Numbers in brackets indicate appearances made.
a. Names in bold are current first team squad members. b. Goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Football League Trophy and the Football League Play-offs.
Top goalscorers by season
Competitive matches only.
a. Names in bold are current first team squad members.