(Interstat) — MILTON KEYNES Dons opened its League Two season with a dominant 5-1 road victory over Gillingham on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. The visitors’ attack overwhelmed the home side, with six different players scoring. Alex Gilbey opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by goals from Gethin Jones, Marvin Ekpiteta, Ben Wiles and Sebastian Houlden. Liam Kelly added a late goal in the 87th minute. The result defied a pregame projection that forecast a 1-1 draw. Milton Keynes Dons began the campaign with a win, while Gillingham started with a loss. Four players received yellow cards in the match.