Milton Keynes Dons Edge Bromley in League Two Contest
MILTON KEYNES, England (Interstat) — Milton Keynes Dons defeated Bromley 2-1 in a League Two match Saturday at Stadium MK.
The hosts established an early lead with goals from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing in the first minute and Ben Wiles in the 16th. Bromley substitute Marcus Ifill pulled one back in the 74th minute, but the visitors could not find an equalizer.
The match turned contentious in the second half. Milton Keynes Dons forward Jon Mellish received a yellow card in the 66th minute and a second yellow a minute later, resulting in a red card and forcing his team to play a man down for the final 23 minutes. Four other players were booked.
The victory improves Milton Keynes Dons’ League Two record to 22 wins, nine losses and 12 draws. Bromley’s record in the competition moves to 23 wins, six losses and 14 draws.