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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming League 2 clash between Milton Keynes Dons and Cheltenham Town is set for 07.02.2026 at 15:01. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this League 2 encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Milton Keynes Dons, currently sitting 4 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Cheltenham Town, positioned 18, aim to continue their climb up the League 2 table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 07.02.2026
- Kickoff: 15:01
- Favorite: Cheltenham Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 16.08.2025, finishing Milton Keynes Dons 5-0 Cheltenham Town.
Milton Keynes Dons Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Milton Keynes Dons squad has been dominant at home throughout the League 2 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Milton Keynes Dons lineup today or Milton Keynes Dons starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Milton Keynes Dons home performances:
Date Event Score 31.01.2026 Grimsby Town vs Milton Keynes Dons 2 - 2 27.01.2026 Milton Keynes Dons vs Bristol Rovers 1 - 0 24.01.2026 Milton Keynes Dons vs Shrewsbury Town 5 - 1
Cheltenham Town Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Cheltenham Town have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s League 2 game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 18
- Recent head-to-head record: Milton Keynes Dons 5-0 Cheltenham Town
- Wins this season over Milton Keynes Dons: 3
Recent away match stats for Cheltenham Town:
Date Event Score 31.01.2026 Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town 3 - 1 27.01.2026 Cheltenham Town vs Gillingham 0 - 0 24.01.2026 Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town 0 - 2
Prediction and Final Word
As of 01.02.2026, odds point to Cheltenham Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Milton Keynes Dons and Cheltenham Town lineups for the League 2 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
