2011–12 Milton Keynes Dons F.C. season

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2015}}{{Use British English|date=March 2015}}

{{Infobox football club season

| club = Milton Keynes Dons

| season = 2011–12

| manager = Karl Robinson

| chairman = Pete Winkelman

| stadium = Stadium mk

| league = League One

| league result = 5th (qualified for play-offs)

| cup1 = FA Cup

| cup1 result = Third round

| cup2 = League Cup

| cup2 result = Third round

| cup3 = League Trophy

| cup3 result = First round

| league topscorer = Dean Bowditch (12)

| season topscorer = Dean Bowditch (15)

| highest attendance = {{nowrap|19,506 (vs Queens Park Rangers)
7 January 2012, FA Cup R3}}

| lowest attendance = 4,110 (vs Nantwich Town)
12 November 2011, FA Cup R1

| average attendance = 8,659 {{Cite web |url=http://www.worldfootball.net/attendance/eng-league-one-2011-2012/1/ |title=League One 2011/2012 |publisher=WorldFootball.net |access-date=7 February 2017 }}

| largest win = 6–0 (vs Nantwich Town)
12 November 2011, FA Cup R1

| largest loss = {{nowrap|4–2 (vs Stevenage)
24 January 2012, League One}}

| prevseason = 2010–11

| nextseason = 2012–13

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The 2011–12 season was Milton Keynes Dons' eighth season in their existence as a professional association football club, and their fourth consecutive season competing in Football League One.

As well as competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012.

Competitions

=League One=

{{Main|2011–12 Football League One}}

Final table

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!width=20 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Pos

!width=175 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Team

!width=20 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Pld

!width=20 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|W

!width=20 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|D

!width=20 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|L

!width=30 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|GF

!width=30 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|GA

!width=30 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|GD

!width=20 style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Pts

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|3

align=left| Sheffield United46279109251+4190
bgcolor="#ffffcc"

|4

align=left| Huddersfield Town (P)46211877947+3281
bgcolor="#ffffcc"

|5

align=left| Milton Keynes Dons462214108447+3780
bgcolor="#ffffcc"

|6

align=left| Stevenage46181996944+2573
7align=left| Notts County462110157563+1273

Source: [http://www.skysports.com/league-1-table/2011 Sky Sports]

Matches

class="wikitable"

|style="background-color: #d0ffe3; border:1px solid red;"|Win

|style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border:1px solid red;"|Draw

|style="background-color: #ffd0e3; border:1px solid red;"|Loss

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|+

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Date

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Opponent

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Venue

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Result

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Scorers

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Attendance

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Ref

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|6 August 2011 – 15:00

Hartlepool UnitedHome2–2Chadwick, Ibehrealign="center"|7,287{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14351977 |title=MK Dons 2-2 Hartlepool |publisher=BBC Sport |date=6 August 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|13 August 2011 – 15:00

Exeter CityAway2–0Ibehre, Bowditchalign="center"|4,832{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/14521543 |title=Exeter 0-2 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 August 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|16 August 2011 – 19:45

Yeovil TownAway1–0S. Baldockalign="center"|3,274
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|20 August 2011 – 15:00

ChesterfieldHome6–2S. Baldock (3), Bowditch, Chadwick, O'Sheaalign="center"|7,011{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14514567.stm |title=MK Dons 6-2 Chesterfield |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 August 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|27 August 2011 – 15:00

StevenageHome1–0MacDonaldalign="center"|8,128{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14600443.stm |title=MK Dons 1-0 Stevenage|publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 August 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|3 September 2011 – 15:00

Carlisle UnitedAway3–1MacDonald, Bowditch, Lewingtonalign="center"|4,919{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14690804 |title=Carlisle 1-3 MK Dons|publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 September 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|10 September 2011 – 15:00

Sheffield WednesdayAway1–3Balantaalign="center"|16,982{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14773295 |title=Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 September 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|17 September 2011 – 15:00

Huddersfield TownHome1–1Lewingtonalign="center"|8,243{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14864151.stm |title=MK Dons 1-1 Huddersfield |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 September 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|24 September 2011 – 15:00

BuryAway0–0 align="center"|2,378{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14958289 |title=Bury 0-0 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 September 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|27 September 2011 – 19:45

Charlton AthleticHome1–1Williamsalign="center"|8,114{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14982434 |title=MK Dons 1-1 Charlton |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 September 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|1 October 2011 – 15:00

Notts CountyHome3–0Balanta, Morrison, Powellalign="center"|7,620{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15045455.stm |title=MK Dons 3-0 Notts County |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 October 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|10 October 2011 – 19:45

Oldham AthleticAway1–2Morrisonalign="center"|2,408{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15146622 |title=Oldham 2-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 October 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|15 October 2011 – 15:00

BournemouthHome2–2Balanta, Morrisonalign="center"|8,927{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15225706 |title=MK Dons 2-2 Bournemouth |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 October 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|22 October 2011 – 15:00

Scunthorpe UnitedHome0–0 align="center"|10,554{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15319711.stm |title=MK Dons 0-0 Scunthorpe |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 October 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|25 October 2011 – 19:45

Sheffield UnitedAway1–2Gleesonalign="center"|16,367{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15346266.stm |title=Sheffield United 2-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 October 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|29 October 2011 – 15:00

WalsallAway2–0Lewington, Ibehrealign="center"|3,712{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15413684.stm |title=Walsall 0-2 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 October 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|5 November 2011 – 15:00

RochdaleHome3–1Smith, MacDonald, Beeversalign="center"|7,120{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15504054.stm |title=Rochdale 1-3 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 November 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|19 November 2011 – 15:00

Colchester UnitedAway5–1MacDonald (2), Flanagan, Gleeson, Ibehrealign="center"|4,247{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15705013.stm |title=Colchester 1-5 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=19 November 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|26 November 2011 – 15:00

Wycombe WanderersHome4–3Bowditch (2), Ibehre, Kouo-Doumbéalign="center"|9,701{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15802531 |title=MK Dons 4-3 Wycombe |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 November 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|10 December 2011 – 15:00

Tranmere RoversAway2–0Ibehre, Williamsalign="center"|4,314{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/16132885 |title=Tranmere 0-2 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 December 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|17 December 2011 – 15:00

Preston North EndHome0–1 align="center"|8,009{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/16238401 |title=MK Dons 0-1 Preston |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 December 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|26 December 2011 – 13:00

Leyton OrientAway3–0Bowditch, Smith, MacDonaldalign="center"|4,162{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16240641 |title=Leyton Orient 0-3 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 December 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|31 December 2011 – 15:00

BrentfordAway3–3Potter, Balanta, MacDonaldalign="center"|5,397{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16325166 |title=Brentford 3-3 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 December 2011 |access-date=28 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|2 January 2012 – 15:00

Colchester UnitedHome1–0MacKenziealign="center"|7,892{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16331418 |title=MK Dons 1-0 Colchester |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 January 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|21 January 2012 – 15:00

Notts CountyAway1–1Flanaganalign="center"|6,123{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/16673225 |title=Notts County 1-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 January 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|24 January 2012 – 19:45

StevenageAway2–4O'Shea, Flanaganalign="center"|3,345{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16589175 |title=Stevenage 4-2 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 January 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|31 January 2012 – 19:45

Sheffield WednesdayHome1–1Bywater (o.g.)align="center"|9,776{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16589175 |title=Stevenage 4-2 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 January 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|4 February 2012 – 15:00

Huddersfield TownAway1–1Gleesonalign="center"|16,898{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/16897386 |title=Huddersfield 1-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 February 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|14 February 2012 – 19:45

Charlton AthleticAway1–2Bowditchalign="center"|15,569{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16921458 |title=Charlton 2-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 February 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|18 February 2012 – 15:00

Oldham AthleticHome5–0Bowditch, Powell (2), Kouo-Doumbé, Gleesonalign="center"|7,817{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16994522 |title=MK Dons 5-0 Oldham |publisher=BBC Sport |date=18 February 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|21 February 2012 – 19:45

BuryHome2–1Bowditch (2)align="center"|6,405{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17023253 |title=MK Dons 2-1 Bury |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 February 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|25 February 2012 – 15:00

BournemouthAway1–0Kouo-Doumbéalign="center"|6,419{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17082723 |title=Bournemouth 0-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 February 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|3 March 2012 – 15:00

Hartlepool UnitedAway1–1O'Sheaalign="center"|4,955{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17162924 |title=Hartlepool 1-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|6 March 2012 – 19:45

Yeovil TownHome0–1 align="center"|6,624{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17187746 |title=MK Dons 0-1 Yeovil |publisher=BBC Sport |date=6 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|10 March 2012 – 15:00

Exeter CityHome3–0Kouo-Doumbé, MacDonald, Ibehrealign="center"|9,016{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17243399 |title=MK Dons 3-0 Exeter |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|17 March 2012 – 15:00

ChesterfieldAway1–1O'Sheaalign="center"|6,444{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17323931 |title=Chesterfield 1-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|20 March 2012 – 19:45

Leyton OrientHome4–1MacDonald, Williams, Ibehre, Powellalign="center"|6,842{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17349033 |title=MK Dons 4-1 Leyton Orient |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|24 March 2012 – 15:00

Wycombe WanderersAway1–1Powellalign="center"|5,572{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17412140 |title=Wycombe 1-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|27 March 2012 – 19:45

Carlisle UnitedHome1–2Powellalign="center"|8,608{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17441667 |title=MK Dons 1-2 Carlisle |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|31 March 2012 – 15:00

BrentfordHome1–2Williamsalign="center"|11,570{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17496936 |title=MK Dons 1-2 Brentford |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 March 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|7 April 2012 – 15:00

Preston North EndAway1–1Potteralign="center"|13,941{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/17652881 |title=Preston 1-1 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 April 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|9 April 2012 – 15:00

Tranmere RoversHome3–0Williams (2), Gleesonalign="center"|7,355{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17581428 |title=MK Dons 3-0 Preston |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 April 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|14 April 2012 – 15:00

Scunthorpe UnitedAway3–0Bowditch, Powell, Williamsalign="center"|4,111{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17581428 |title=MK Dons 3-0 Preston |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 April 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|21 April 2012 – 15:00

Sheffield UnitedHome1–0Smithalign="center"|15,938
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|28 April 2012 – 15:00

RochdaleAway2–1O'Shea, Bowditchalign="center"|2,213{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17796337 |title=Rochdale 1-2 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 April 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|5 May 2012 – 15:00

WalsallHome0–1 align="center"|10,607{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/17974924 |title=MK Dons 0-1 Walsall |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2012 |access-date=29 June 2019 }}

Play-offs

class="wikitable"

|+

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Date

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! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Venue

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Result

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Scorers

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Attendance

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Ref

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|12 May 2012 – 12:30

Huddersfield TownHome0–2 align="center"|11,893{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17971381 |title=MK Dons 0-2 Huddersfield |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 May 2012 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|15 May 2012 – 19:45

Huddersfield TownAway2–1{{Efn|Aggregate score 3-2 to Huddersfield Town.}}Powell, Smithalign="center"|15,085{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17989104 |title=Huddersfield 1-2 MK Dons (agg 3-2) |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 May 2012 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}

{{notelist}}

=FA Cup=

{{main|2011–12 FA Cup}}

Matches

class="wikitable"

|style="background-color: #d0ffe3; border:1px solid red;"|Win

|style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border:1px solid red;"|Draw

|style="background-color: #ffd0e3; border:1px solid red;"|Loss

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|+

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Date

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Round

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Opponent

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Venue

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Result

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Scorers

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Attendance

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Ref

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|12 November 2011 – 15:00

align="center"|First roundNantwich TownHome6–0{{nowrap|Kouo-Doumbé, Bowditch (2), Powell
O'Shea, G.C. Williams}}
align="center"|4,110{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15604850 |title=MK Dons 6-0 Nantwich Town |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 November 2011 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|3 December 2011 – 15:00

align="center"|Second roundBarnetAway3–1Potter, MacDonald, Powellalign="center"|2,608{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/15901766.stm |title=Barnet 1-3 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 December 2011 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#f3f3f3"

|7 January 2012 – 15:00

align="center"|Third round{{nowrap|Queens Park Rangers}}Home1–1Bowditchalign="center"|19,506{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16371771 |title=MK Dons 1-1 QPR |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 January 2012 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|17 January 2012 – 20:00

align="center"|{{nowrap|Third round (replay)}}{{nowrap|Queens Park Rangers}}Away0–1 align="center"|10,855{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16481536 |title=QPR 1-0 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 January 2012 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}

=League Cup=

{{main|2011–12 Football League Cup}}

Matches

class="wikitable"

|style="background-color: #d0ffe3; border:1px solid red;"|Win

|style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border:1px solid red;"|Draw

|style="background-color: #ffd0e3; border:1px solid red;"|Loss

class="wikitable"

|+

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Date

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Round

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Opponent

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Venue

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Result

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Scorers

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Attendance

! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Ref

bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|9 August 2011 – 19:45

align="center"|First roundCheltenham TownAway4–1S. Baldock, Ibehre, Powell, Balantaalign="center"|1,625{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/14368489.stm |title=Cheltenham 1-4 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 August 2011 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#d0ffe3"

|23 August 2011 – 19:45

align="center"|Second roundNorwich CityAway4–0Chawick (2), S. Baldock, Powellalign="center"|13,009{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14539084 |title=Norwich 0-4 MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 August 2011 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}
bgcolor = "#ffd0e3"

|20 September 2011 – 19:45

align="center"|Second roundBurnleyAway1–2Powellalign="center"|4,134{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14539084 |title=Burnley 2-1 MK Dons|publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 September 2011 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}

=League Trophy=

{{main|2011–12 Football League Trophy}}

Matches

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|style="background-color: #d0ffe3; border:1px solid red;"|Win

|style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border:1px solid red;"|Draw

|style="background-color: #ffd0e3; border:1px solid red;"|Loss

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|30 August 2011 – 19:45

align="center"|First roundBrentfordHome3–3{{Efn|Score 3–3 at the conclusion of normal time. Brentford won 3–4 on penalties.}}MacDonald, Chadwick, Douglas (o.g.)align="center"|4,175{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/14740162 |title=MK Dons 3-3 Brentford (3-4 on pens) |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2011 |access-date=30 June 2019 }}

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Player details

:List of squad players, including number of appearances by competition.

:Players with squad numbers struck through and marked {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}} left the club during the playing season.

{{Efs start|League One|FA Cup|League Cup|Other{{Efn|Includes Football League Trophy and 2011–12 Football League One play-offs.}}}}

{{Efs player|no=1|name=David Martin|nat=England|pos=GK|46|0|4|0|3|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=2 {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}}|name=Adam Smith|nat=England|pos=DF|17|2|0|0|1|0|1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=2 {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}}|name=James Tavernier|nat=England|pos=DF|7|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=3|name=Dean Lewington|nat=England|pos=DF|46|3|3|0|3|1|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=4|name=Mathias Kouo-Doumbé|nat=France|pos=DF|20|4|3|1|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=5|name=Gary MacKenzie|nat=Scotland|pos=DF|26|1|2|0|2|0|2|0}}

{{Efs player|no=6 {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}}|name=Mark Beevers|nat=England|pos=DF|14|1|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=7|name=Stephen Gleeson|nat=Republic of Ireland|pos=MF|39|5|2|0|2|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=8|name=Darren Potter|nat=Republic of Ireland|pos=MF|40|2|3|1|3|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=9|name=Dean Bowditch|nat=England|pos=FW|41|12|4|3|3|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=10|name=Charlie MacDonald|nat=England|pos=FW|35|9|3|1|0|0|3|1}}

{{Efs player|no=11 {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}}|name=Ángelo Balanta|nat=Colombia|pos=FW|19|3|2|0|2|1|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=11|name=Alan Smith|nat=England|pos=MF|16|1|0|0|0|0|2|1}}

{{Efs player|no=12|name=Adam Chicksen|nat=England|pos=DF|20|0|2|0|2|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=13|name=Shaun Williams|nat=Republic of Ireland|pos=DF|39|8|4|1|3|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=14 {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}}|name=Lewis Guy|nat=England|pos=FW|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=14|name=Paul Slane|nat=Scotland|pos=MF|5|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=15|name=Tom Flanagan|nat=Northern Ireland|pos=DF|21|3|2|0|1|0|1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=16|name=Ian McLoughlin|nat=Republic of Ireland|pos=GK|1|0|1|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=17|name=Daniel Powell|nat=England|pos=FW|43|6|4|2|3|2|3|1}}

{{Efs player|no=18|name=George Baldock|nat=England|pos=MF|0|0|1|0|1|0|1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=19|name=Jabo Ibehre|nat=England|pos=FW|39|8|3|0|3|1|2|0}}

{{Efs player|no=20|name=Charlie Collins|nat=England|pos=FW|0|0|0|0|1|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=23|name=Jay O'Shea|nat=Republic of Ireland|pos=MF|28|5|2|1|2|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=26|name=Luke Chadwick|nat=England|pos=MF|42|2|3|0|3|2|2|1}}

{{Efs player|no=27 {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}}|name=Anthony McNamee|nat=England|pos=MF|7|0|0|0|1|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=29 {{dagger|alt=Left club during playing season}}|name=Clinton Morrison|nat=Republic of Ireland|pos=FW|6|3|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=35|name=George C Williams|nat=Wales|pos=FW|2|0|1|1|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=37|name=Brendan Galloway|nat=England|pos=DF|1|0|1|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=46|name=Rob Hall|nat=England|pos=FW|2|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

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Transfers

= Transfers in =

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! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Ref.

1 July 2011MF{{flagicon|IRE}} Darren PotterSheffield Wednesdayrowspan="3" | Free transfer{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13600908 |title=Transfers - June 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
rowspan="2" | 22 July 2011GK{{flagicon|IRE}} Ian McLoughlinFree agent{{efn|Previous club: Ipswich Town.}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13971133 |title=Transfers - July 2011 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
| MF{{flagicon|ENG}} Jay O'SheaFree agent{{efn|Previous club: Birmingham City.}}
26 August 2011FW{{flagicon|ENG}} Charlie MacDonaldBrentfordUndisclosed{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14365319 |title=Transfers - August 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
31 August 2011MF{{flagicon|ENG}} Anthony McNameeNorwich CityFree transfer{{Efn|Mutual contract termination with Norwich City.}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14740924 |title=MK Dons sign Anthony McNamee and Mark Beevers |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}

= Transfers out =

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26 August 2011FW{{flagicon|ENG}} Sam BaldockWest Ham UnitedUndisclosed{{Efn|Rumoured transfer fee £2,750,000.}}
31 January 2012MF{{flagicon|ENG}} Anthony McNameeWycombe WanderersFree transfer{{Efn|Mutual contract termination.}}{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16815344 |title=Wycombe Wanderers sign Anthony McNamee and Matty Whichelow |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 January 2012 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}

= Loans in =

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1 August 2011FW{{flagicon|COL}} Ángelo BalantaQueens Park RangersJanuary 2012
16 August 2011DF{{flagicon|ENG}} Adam SmithTottenham HotspurJanuary 2012{{Efn|Recalled. Originally until end of season.}}
31 August 2011DF{{flagicon|ENG}} Mark Beeversrowspan="2" | Sheffield Wednesday31 December 2011
24 September 2011FW{{flagicon|IRE}} Clinton Morrison24 October 2011{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14752594 |title=Transfers - September 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
29 January 2012MF{{flagicon|ENG}} Alan SmithNewcastle Unitedrowspan="3" | End of season{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16780757 |title=Newcastle United's Alan Smith signs for MK Dons |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 January 2012 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
31 January 2012MF{{flagicon|SCO}} Paul Slane{{flagicon|SCO}} Celtic{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16826457 |title=MK Dons sign midfielder Paul Slane from Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 January 2012 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
16 March 2012FW{{flagicon|ENG}} Rob HallWest Ham United{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17405514 |title=MK Dons sign Robert Hall from West Ham United |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 March 2012 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}

= Loans out =

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! style="background:#FFFFFF; color:black; border:1px solid red;"|Ref.

9 August 2011rowspan="2" | FWrowspan="2" | {{flagicon|ENG}} Lewis Guyrowspan="2" | Oxford United10 September 2011
rowspan="2" | 24 November 201124 December 2011{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15556893 |title=Transfers - November 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
| MF{{flagicon|ENG}} Anthony McNameeWycombe Wanderers7 January 2012{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15875044 |title=Marcello Trotta and Anthony McNamee join Wycombe Wanderers |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 November 2011 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
1 January 2012DF{{flagicon|ENG}} Adam ChicksenLeyton Orient1 February 2012{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16378464 |title=Leyton Orient sign MK Dons defender Adam Chicksen |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 January 2012 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
13 January 2012rowspan="2" | FWrowspan="2" | {{flagicon|ENG}} Charlie CollinsAldershot Town13 February 2012{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16545611 |title=Aldershot recruit MK Dons forward Charlie Collins on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 January 2012 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
rowspan="2" | 22 March 2012Tamworthrowspan="2" | End of seasonrowspan="2" | {{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17482316 |title=Tamworth sign MK Dons' George Baldock & Charlie Collins |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 March 2012 |access-date=6 June 2019 }}
| DF{{flagicon|ENG}} George BaldockTamworth

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References

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