Bristol City comfortably defeated Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 in the first round of the English Football League Cup on August 13, 2025. The Championship side, playing at Ashton Gate, controlled the tie against their League Two opponents to secure safe passage to the next round. City established their dominance early, scoring their first goal from a set-piece situation midway through the first half. They doubled their advantage just before halftime, with a clinical finish following a sustained period of pressure. The second half saw Milton Keynes Dons attempt to find a route back into the game, but they struggled to break down a well-organized Bristol City defense. The home team managed the game professionally, seeing out the victory without major scares. This result represents a positive start to the season for Bristol City in cup competition, while MK Dons can now focus fully on their League Two promotion ambitions.