The MK Dons have confirmed their promotion to League One with a 3-0 win against Tranmere at Stadium MK. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Alex Gilbey, and Callum Paterson scored the crucial goals that sealed the Dons' return to League One after a three-year absence. This victory also propelled the Dons to the top of the league, surpassing Bromley, while Tranmere remains in 20th place, still uncertain about their League Two status.
The home team took the lead in the 18th minute when Mendez-Laing capitalized on an attempted clearance and scored with a first-time strike. Tranmere's Kaiyne Woolery narrowly missed an equalizing opportunity, but the Dons extended their lead three minutes later through captain Gilbey.
After the break, Tranmere's Kristian Dennis had a goal disallowed for offside and another strike denied by goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray. The Dons sealed their win with Paterson's 77th-minute goal from Liam Kelly's free-kick.
MK Dons manager Paul Warne expressed his pride and happiness, stating, 'I'm really proud of the fact I got another promotion, and my family was here to share it. The lads look happy, and I get emotional about moments like this.
It's a great day for the city, the players, their families, and the owner.'