Milton Keynes Dons secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Colchester United in an English Football League Two clash at Stadium MK on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The solitary goal proved decisive in a tightly contested match that saw the Dons edge closer to the playoff positions while leaving Colchester mired in a relegation battle. The match's only goal arrived in the 65th minute from a well-worked set-piece, with a towering header from a corner kick finding the net. Colchester United pressed for an equalizer in the final stages, but the MK Dons defense held firm to secure a vital clean sheet and three points. The result lifted Milton Keynes Dons several places up the League Two table, providing a significant boost to their promotion aspirations, while Colchester's defeat left them perilously close to the drop zone. Post-match, the Dons' manager praised his team's resilience, stating, "It wasn't pretty, but we showed the character needed to grind out results at this stage of the season."