FLEETWOOD, England (Interstat) — Ronan Coughlan scored in the 24th minute and Callum Paterson equalized in the 37th minute as Fleetwood Town and Milton Keynes Dons played to a 1-1 draw Saturday, May 2, 2026, in a League Two match at Highbury Stadium.

Both teams opened their seasons with the result. Fleetwood Town and Milton Keynes Dons each carry a record of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in league play and across all competitions.

Coughlan, a forward, netted the opening goal for Fleetwood Town, giving the home side an early lead. Paterson, a substitute, scored the equalizer for Milton Keynes Dons just 13 minutes later. Neither team found the back of the net in the second half, leaving the score level at full time.

The season opener for both clubs marked the beginning of the 2026-27 League Two campaign. Fleetwood Town and MK Dons each earned a point from the match, starting their seasons with a draw. Both sides had several chances in the second half but were unable to convert.