MK Dons v Swindon preview

Dons on a roll as they welcome the Robins

Last updated: 29th August 2008

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MK Dons are up and running in League One, while Swindon toil towards the foot of the table.

Roberto Di Matteo's side have claimed back-to-back victories since suffering an opening day defeat and sit comfortably inside the top six.

In contrast, Swindon have tasted consecutive losses after they began their 2008/09 campaign with victory against Tranmere.

Keeping faith

Dons boss Di Matteo is set to revert to the side which won at Huddersfield last Saturday when they face the Robins.

Keith Andrews has finally secured a move to join former manager Paul Ince at Blackburn after being left out of the last four matches by Di Matteo.

Dean Lewington will take over the captain's armband on a full-time basis as Carl Regan, Sean O'Hanlon, Mark Wright, Flavien Belson, Peter Leven and Aaron Wilbraham all come back after being rested for the midweek Carling Cup defeat at Cardiff.

Winger Florian Sturm remains sidelined with a groin strain while full-back Luke Howell is doubtful with a thigh problem. Midfielder Paul Mitchell made his first appearance since breaking his leg and ankle back in February 2007 at Ninian Park but will make way.

Centre-half Danny Swailes remains a doubt with his Achilles problem so Jude Stirling should continue to fill in, though Drissa Diallo completed his first 90 minutes since suffering a shoulder injury in March against Cardiff and could come into the side alongside O'Hanlon.

Canada international Ali Gerba is still awaiting a work permit and will have to wait to make his debut.

Casal boost

Swindon defender Yinka Casal is hoping to return to the squad for the League One clash a Stadium:MK.

Casal missed last week's defeat by Colchester with a head injury he sustained in the game with Cheltenham seven days earlier.

Midfielder Craig Easton could also be set for a recall to the starting line-up after coming off the bench at half-time in the Robins' last game.

Barry Corr made a scoring return in the reserves against Charlton in midweek following his absence with a shoulder injury but is not expected to be considered for first-team action yet.

Defender Jamie Vincent is still sidelined with a knee problem which will keep him out for some time.