Report: MK Dons 0-0 Ipswich Town

Dons and Ipswich share the spoils at Stadium MK...

12 February 2022

MK Dons and Ipswich Town shared the spoils at Stadium MK, as a 0-0 draw saw Liam Manning’s men maintain their unbeaten run.

In a tightly-contested affair between two teams with promotion aspirations, it was the Dons who had the better of the chances, including a stoppage-time free-kick from Scott Twine which was saved by Christian Walton.

They would have to settle for a point however – one that keeps them third in the Sky Bet League One and with just one defeat to their name in 10 league matches this calendar year.

Team news
MK Dons reverted back to the side that beat Lincoln City at Stadium MK, as Tennai Watson, Josh McEachran and Theo Corbeanu all returned to the starting XI.

First half
Three minutes in, Corbeanu burst past his man, Luke Woolfenden, down the left but could only find the side netting with his shot.

The Dons’ positive start continued after that, though Ipswich Town did soon have their first chance when Wes Burns blazed over from the edge of the area. That sparked a good spell for the visitors who then saw Bersant Celina denied by Jamie Cumming.

Cumming produced another fine stop with 28 minutes played as he dove to his left to keep out Kayden Jackson’s strike towards the top corner. At the other end, Corbeanu had another opportunity, from a Josh McEachran through pass, but saw his effort turned around the post by Christian Walton.

The Dons’ best first-half chance arrived in the final minute of regulation time – a brilliant acrobatic effort from Scott Twine that was met by an equally impressive save from Walton. Twine had another opening shortly after that but he wasn’t able to get a shot away inside the box.

Half-Time – MK Dons 0-0 Ipswich Town

Second half
Ipswich had the first opportunity in the second half courtesy of Burns, whose low effort deflected just past the left post. Cumming was then quick off his line to prevent Conor Chaplin getting on the end of a long pass forward while Janoi Donacien headed wide from deep corner shortly after.

Manning went to his bench just past the hour and swapped Corbeanu for Connor Wickham – a move saw Parrott head out wide and Wickham, a former Tractor Boy, take his place up top. Not long after, Parrott latched onto Twine’s cleverly-taken free-kick and forced Walton into a diving save.

Parrott went close again from another set-piece on 71 minutes but the Irishman couldn’t keep his header down from Twine’s corner. Ipswich then threatened from a corner of their own but Cumming twice came up trumps to deal with the danger.

Cumming wouldn’t have got to Chaplin’s 25-yard drive with a quarter of an hour to play but, fortunately for him and the Dons, the effort sailed wide. Before the re-start, Manning made his second change – Hiram Boateng on for McEachran.

On 84 minutes, Cumming read play well to parry away a teasing cross from Burns and prevent it finding an Ipswich shirt. Darling then produced two vital interceptions to stall promising attacks, moments before George Edmundson headed wide from a corner.

MK Dons responded and worked a shooting chance for Boateng, who was kept out by a diving Walton. They remained on the front foot after that and looked the more likely team to snatch a late winner.

They were presented with an opportunity to do so in stoppage after Twine was fouled five yards from the edge of the box. The MK Dons number nine took the free-kick himself but was denied by Walton – the final action of an entertaining clash at Stadium MK.

Full-Time – MK Dons 0-0 Ipswich Town

MK Dons: Cumming, Watson, Lewington, O’Hora, Darling, Twine, Corbeanu (Wickham 62), Coventry, McEachran (Boateng 75), Parrott, Harvie.

Subs: Ravizzoli, Smith, Eisa, Kemp, Kesler Hayden.

Booked: Watson, Lewington, Coventry

Ipswich Town: Walton, Edmundson, Woolfenden, Burns, Bakinson (Aluko 90), Jackson (Norwood 76), Chaplin (Bonne 76), Thompson, Celina, Donacien, Morsy.

Subs: Hladky, Vincent-Young, Carroll, Burgess.

Booked: Thompson, Bakinson

Referee: O Langford

Attendance: 15,311 (6,850 away)

Ticket News

Match guide: Ipswich Town

Important matchday information for today's Stadium MK fixture...

12 February 2022

Important matchday information ahead of today's Sky Bet League One fixture between MK Dons and Ipswich Town at Stadium MK...

COVID-19
Code of conduct
CLICK HERE to read the Club's full Code of Conduct!

Covid-secure behaviour
Do not attend this fixture if you have any of the following symptoms - a high temperature, a new or contagious cough, a loss or chnage to your sense of smell or taste.

It is critical that everybody observes the following key behaviours:

HANDS – Wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds.

FACE – Face coverings must be worn in inside areas of Stadium MK, except when eating or drinking or if you are exempt. We strongly advise you wear your face covering when on the concourse and whilst moving around Stadium MK.

SPACE – Where possible, try to stay 2-metres apart from people you do not live with, where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place e.g. wearing face coverings.

You should remain seated as much as possible and remain in your allocated seat. If you do need to leave your seat, wait for a time when the aisles are clear and always follow the signs indicating which way to go. Do not travel against direction arrows or signs.

When moving past other spectators turn your face away from them. This is called ‘The Brush Past’.
Practice frequent hand hygiene, wash or sanitise your hands frequently. Avoid touching your face or face covering, handles, railings etc. whenever possible.

Please observe respiratory etiquette, always cover your mouth if needing to cough or sneeze.

Socially-distanced seating
MK Dons are operating socially-distanced seating in Block 2 for HOME SUPPORTERS ONLY. Tickets in this block can be purchased online or from the Box Office.

TICKETS
Buying tickets
Home tickets
Tickets are still on sale from the Box Office and online priced at £22 adults, £17 over-65s and £7 under-18s while under-12s go FREE.

Please note, ticket restrictions are in place for this fixture. Unless previously registered with ticketing history on the Club's system, tickets can only be purchased by those with the following postcodes: MK, NN, HP, AL, PE, LE, CV, CB, LU, SG and OX

To purchase tickets CLICK HERE, visit the Box Office at Stadium MK or call 01908 622933.

Away tickets
Advanced away tickets must be purchased through Ipswich Town. There will be NO away sales on Saturday at Stadium MK.

Ticket collections
Pre-booked home tickets can be collected from the Box Office from 10am up until 12pm. From 12pm, tickets must be collected from Gate 7.

Pre-booked away tickets can be collected from the Away Ticket Booth, which is located near Gate 3 and opens from 1.30pm.

Digital tickets
If you have purchased a general sale ticket(s) for this fixture, you will receive your ticket(s) via email.

Please ensure you have downloaded your ticket(s) to your phone or smart device in advance of traveling to Stadium MK. iPhone users can store their ticket(s) in their Apple Wallet and Android users can store their ticket(s) in Google Pay. This will prevent delays at the turnstiles if there is a lack of internet connection.

Supporters are also advised to open their digital ticket while making their way to the turnstiles. This will also prevent delays on gaining entry to Stadium MK.

There will be a QR code on your downloaded digital ticket – this is what will be scanned for entry to Stadium MK. Stadium MK staff will be on hand to assist if required.

TRAVEL
Getting to Stadium MK
It is advised that you should not travel to Stadium MK together with any other person unless you are from the same household or support bubble.

Supporters are encouraged to travel to Stadium MK by car, bike or walking. If possible, please do not use public transport. Should you have to use public transport, guidance on public transport should be followed in relation to both social distancing and face coverings.

>> CLICK HERE for a full guide on travelling to Stadium MK <<

Saxon Street entrance closed
Please note, groundworks are being undertaken on the Stadium MK site which will see the main Saxon Street site entrance (between KFC and McDonalds) closed for the entire duration and may delay your journey time. The North Road entrance remains open but please be aware that vehicles travelling from north to south on V7 Saxon Street from H9 Groveway will need to go to the Denbigh Roundabout (junction with H10 Bletcham Way) to turn around and use the left turn after McDonalds into the Stadium MK site, as there will be no right-turn from Saxon Street into the stadium.

Car parking
On-site parking at Stadium MK has sold out for this fixture but an alternative Park & Stride option is available for just £5 – CLICK HERE to book! Seasonal car parking passes will be valid for this fixture.

Car parks will open at 12pm.

Matchday spaces for Blue Badge holders are limited and should be pre-booked either ONLINE or by visiting the Box Office, calling 01908 622901 or emailing boxoffice@mkdons.com. The Club cannot guarantee an on-site parking space for Blue Badge holders who have not pre-booked. There are drop-off/pick-up points available outside Gates 4 and 7.

Drop-off/pick-up is permitted at Gates 4 and 7 as well as outside the hotel reception, although collection outside the hotel will be limited post-match to allow for egress of pedestrians and the visiting team coach.

Supporters who pre-book taxis should head to the pick-up point at Gate 7.

Patrons should park considerably in the industrial areas surrounding the stadium and NOT in the parking areas of the nearby retail and trade outlets, or in areas signed as privately owned, where there is risk of clamping.

No football parking is permitted at the Asda shop adjacent to the stadium or at the MK1 retail park. A Parking Charge Notice of £60 will be issued for cars identified as parking for football or those exceeding the two-hour parking period.

BEFORE THE GAME
Box Office and Club Superstore opening hours
The Box Office and Club Superstore will be open from 10am through until half-time for those wishing to purchase ticket or club merchandise. Supporters can purchase also purchase the official matchday supplement for just £2.

Lewington's
Lewington's is a supporters bar open to HOME FANS ONLY from 12pm. You can access Lewington's from a dedicated turnstile at Gate 5.

The Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Southampton will be shown on the TVs from 12.30pm.

Your match ticket/Season Ticket will be scanned upon entry at Gate 5, at which you point you will not be able to exit and gain re-entry to the stadium. You can head straight to your seat from Lewington's, from 1.30pm onwards.

After 1.30pm, fans who enter Stadium MK at alternative gates will be able to access Lewington's from the concourse. The concourse entrance is located by Gate 5.

Young Dons Zone
The Young Dons Zone will be open to HOME FANS ONLY from 12.30pm. Access is via a dedicated turnstile at Gate 5.

The Young Dons Zone is an area dedicated to our Young Dons, where they can enjoy themselves prior to the match – from FIFA on the Xbox to table football to arts and crafts, there are activities available for children of all ages.

Gates
The Stadium MK gates will open at 1.30pm to allow for supporters to enter the stadium safely and efficiently, while the hospitality entrance (Gate 8/DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes) will open at 12.30pm.

Gates open to home supporters are 1, 5 and 7 while away supporters can enter Stadium MK at Gate 3. Gate 4 is only open for those home supporters requiring accessible and socially-distanced seating.

Supporters should use the gate that is indicated on their ticket as that will be located closest to your seat, although home tickets will work at all home gates.

Supporters should arrive as early as possible so that we can admit you into the stadium safely and efficiently.

MKFM Pre-Match Show
MKFM MK Breakfast Show hosts Darren & Lia will be getting you ready for kick-off with the MKFM Pre-Match Show.

From 2pm until kick-off, the MKFM Pre-Match Show will include music, games and competitions. All the fun will be shown live on big screen, to keep supporters of all ages entertained in the build-up to the game - make sure you get in early to avoid missing out!

INSIDE THE STADIUM
Covid-secure behaviour
CLICK HERE to read the full Code of Conduct!

Do not attend this fixture if you have any of the following symptoms - a high temperature, a new or contagious cough, a loss or chnage to your sense of smell or taste.

It is critical that everybody observes the following key behaviours:

HANDS – Wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds.

SPACE – Where possible, try to stay 2-metres apart from people you do not live with, where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place e.g. wearing face coverings.

Please observe respiratory etiquette, always cover your mouth if needing to cough or sneeze.

Anti-social behaviour
MK Dons would like to make it clear that abusive and offensive language is not tolerated at Stadium MK and is against ground regulations.

Card only
Stadium MK will be operating a card-only payment policy meaning there will be no cash sales.

Amenities
You should use the amenities, such as toilets, nearest to your block, where applicable.

Matchday supplement
Supporters can purchase the official matchday supplement for just £2. The matchday supplement, which has all you need to know ahead of the game, can be purchased from any of the kiosks inside Stadium MK. Please note, Stadium MK will be operating a card only policy meaning there will be no cash sales.

First aid
A First Aid Room can be located by Gate 4 with further first aiders located in each stand.

Disabled facilities
There are numerous dedicated accessible toilet facilities around the concourse including the Changing Places facility at Gate 6.

FOOD AND DRINK
Lewington's
Fancy a drink? Lewington's is a supporters bar open to HOME FANS ONLY which will be open from 12pm. You can access Lewington's from a dedicated turnstile at Gate 5.

The Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Southampton will be shown on the TVs from 12.30pm.

After 1.30pm, fans who enter Stadium MK at alternative gates will be able to access Lewington's from the concourse. The concourse entrance is located by Gate 5.

Inside concessions
Food and drink concession kiosks, and bars, will be open from 1.30pm serving burgers, hot dogs, snacks and hot/cold drinks. Please note, Stadium MK will be operating a card-only payment policy meaning there will be no cash sales.

Marco Pierre-White Steakhouse
Why not book lunch at our Marco's restaurant and enjoy a pre-match meal before kick-off?
What’s more, MK Dons Season Ticket holders can enjoy 10% off the food bill - CLICK HERE for more information!

Papa John's
If you're looking for fresh, quality pizza, then Papa John's at Stadium MK is the place to be. The store at Stadium MK is open for delicious pizzas and side dishes while the Papa John's kiosk inside Stadium MK is open to HOME SUPPORTERS ONLY from 1.30pm.

Unfortunately, away supporters are not able to collect or have pizza delivered while inside the stadium.

West Centre bar
Those seated in West Centre will have access to the pre-function bar before the game, at half-time and post-match.

HALF-TIME
Inside concessions
Food and drink concession kiosks, and bars, will be open through until the end of half-time, serving burgers, hot dogs, snacks and hot/cold drinks. Please note, Stadium MK will be operating a card only policy meaning there will be no cash sales.

Papa John's Kiosk
If you're looking for fresh, quality pizza, then Papa John's at Stadium MK is the place to be. the Papa John's kiosk to HOME SUPPORTERS ONLY through until the end of half-time.

Unfortunately, away supporters are not able to collect or have pizza delivered while inside the stadium.

West Centre bar
Those seated in West Centre will have access to the pre-function bar at half-time.

AFTER THE GAME
Lewington's
Fancy a drink? Lewington's is a supporters which will be open to HOME FANS ONLY for an hour after the final whistle.

Supporters MUST access Lewington's from the concourse. The concourse entrance is located by Gate 5. Supporters must not exit the Stadium as they will not be able to gain entry from the outside.

Papa John's
If you're looking for fresh, quality pizza, then Papa John's at Stadium MK is the place to be. The store at Stadium MK is open until 11pm.

Thank you for your support and co-operation. Stay alert! Stay Safe! Help us all – your fellow fans, your club, your sport, your community.