MK Dons slide to late defeat by Reading in EFL Trophy

MK Dons were beaten 1-0 by Reading in the EFL Trophy after they were beaten by a late goal in Berkshire.

Sean Patton scored the only goal of the game in the 88th minute at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, which handed victory to the Royals.

Defeat means the Dons are all-but guaranteed a group stage exit from the competition, which would be mathematically confirmed if West Ham U21s get a result against Swindon Town in their meeting on October 28th.

Both sides heavily rotated for the game, with Reading make 10 changes and Paul Warne opting to rest all 11 players who began their weekend win over Gillingham at Stadium MK.

The only goal of the contest came in the 88th minute, as a free-kick was headed across goal above goalkeeper Connal Trueman, who had come out in an unsuccessful attempt to intercept, and the ball fell for Patton to glance home.

MK Dons will be back in league action on Saturday, as they make the trip to play Bristol Rovers. Their final EFL Trophy group stage assignment is due to be held on November 11th.