Ahead of the Dons’ inaugural Sky Bet Championship campaign, mkdons.com takes a look at the new sides they will face in 2015/16.
Next up is another side that the Dons haven’t played before, Fulham, who will visit stadiummk for the first time in November.
QUICK HITS
Manager: Kit Symons
Key and notable players: Marcus Bettinelli, Ross McCormack, Scott Parker, Patrick Roberts, Bryan Ruiz,
Former Dons: George Williams
Stadium: Craven Cottage (25,700 capacity)
Nickname: The Cottagers
Kit: White shirts, black shorts, white socks
HISTORY
Fulham, founded in 1879, have spent 25 seasons in English football's top division, the majority of that in two spells during the 1960s and 2000s.
The Cottagers have never won a major honour, although they have reached two major finals - in 1975 they contested the FA Cup final for the only time in their history while they reached the Europa League final in 2010.
The 2015/16 campaign will be Fulham’s second in the Championship – they were relegated from the Premier League in 2014 after 13 consecutive campaigns in the top tier.
LAST SEASON
Fulham finished 17th in the Championship table last season, surviving relegation by 11 points.
Felix Magath was the man in charge at the start of the year but he was dismissed in mid-September with the Cottagers lying in the bottom three.
Under the guidance of Symons, Fulham clawed themselves out of the drop zone in October and after that they never returned – in the end, the London club finished five places above relegated Millwall.
THIS SEASON
After committing his complete attention to Fulham by leaving his post as Wales’ assistant manager, Symons began his overhaul by releasing a number of players, including Colombian Hugo Rodallega.
The striker was let go along with Tim Hoogland, Gabor Kiraly, Chris David and Adil Chihi, while goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg joined Southampton on loan until the end of the 2015/16 campaign.
In terms of recruiting, Fulham have signed a pair of free agents in the form of midfielder Ben Pringle and goalkeeper Andy Lonergan.
The Cottagers also tied down striker Cauley Woodrow to a new three-year contract extension – the 20-year-old scored five goals in 34 appearances last season.
To sign up, visit the Box Office at stadiummk/kiosk at thecentre:mk or call 0333 200 5343.
herefor a full list of prices! Watch the Dons take on Fulham at stadiummk, as well as the rest of the Sky Bet Championship, by signing up for a 2015/16 season ticket. Adult prices start from £32 a month*, under-18s from just £3.50 a month*, while under-12s go FREE with a Young Dons membership** - click for more informationhere **the FREE under-12s offer is no longer available in clubRed – click
*cost over nine months with three months payment up front
QUICK HITS
Manager: Kit Symons
Key and notable players: Marcus Bettinelli, Ross McCormack, Scott Parker, Patrick Roberts, Bryan Ruiz,
Former Dons: George Williams
Stadium: Craven Cottage (25,700 capacity)
Nickname: The Cottagers
Kit: White shirts, black shorts, white socks
HISTORY
Fulham, founded in 1879, have spent 25 seasons in English football's top division, the majority of that in two spells during the 1960s and 2000s.
The Cottagers have never won a major honour, although they have reached two major finals - in 1975 they contested the FA Cup final for the only time in their history while they reached the Europa League final in 2010.
The 2015/16 campaign will be Fulham’s second in the Championship – they were relegated from the Premier League in 2014 after 13 consecutive campaigns in the top tier.
LAST SEASON
Fulham finished 17th in the Championship table last season, surviving relegation by 11 points.
Felix Magath was the man in charge at the start of the year but he was dismissed in mid-September with the Cottagers lying in the bottom three.
Under the guidance of Symons, Fulham clawed themselves out of the drop zone in October and after that they never returned – in the end, the London club finished five places above relegated Millwall.
THIS SEASON
After committing his complete attention to Fulham by leaving his post as Wales’ assistant manager, Symons began his overhaul by releasing a number of players, including Colombian Hugo Rodallega.
The striker was let go along with Tim Hoogland, Gabor Kiraly, Chris David and Adil Chihi, while goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg joined Southampton on loan until the end of the 2015/16 campaign.
In terms of recruiting, Fulham have signed a pair of free agents in the form of midfielder Ben Pringle and goalkeeper Andy Lonergan.
The Cottagers also tied down striker Cauley Woodrow to a new three-year contract extension – the 20-year-old scored five goals in 34 appearances last season.
To sign up, visit the Box Office at stadiummk/kiosk at thecentre:mk or call 0333 200 5343.
herefor a full list of prices! Watch the Dons take on Fulham at stadiummk, as well as the rest of the Sky Bet Championship, by signing up for a 2015/16 season ticket. Adult prices start from £32 a month*, under-18s from just £3.50 a month*, while under-12s go FREE with a Young Dons membership** - click for more informationhere **the FREE under-12s offer is no longer available in clubRed – click
*cost over nine months with three months payment up front
