League Two highlights and round-up: Wrexham lose eight-goal thriller to MK Dons and Notts County thrashed by Sutton
Wrexham's long-awaited return to the EFL ended in defeat as Milton Keynes Dons ran out 5-3 winners; Ten-player Notts County were also given a rude awakening following promotion from the National League as they were thrashed 5-1 by Sutton; Forest Green lose 2-0 to Sutton
Saturday 5 August 2023 19:37, UK
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Wrexham's long-awaited return to the EFL ended in defeat as Milton Keynes Dons ran out 5-3 winners in the League Two opener at the Racecourse Ground.
The hosts' promotion euphoria was shattered as Dons struck twice inside the first 10 minutes, as first Eoghan O'Connell put through his own net before Mohamed Eisa doubled the visitors' lead.
Jonathan Leko added two more after the break to make it 4-1, Jordan Davis hit back for Wrexham before Daniel Harvey and Anthony Forde exchanged goals in added time.
Ten-player Notts County were also given a rude awakening following promotion from the National League, two goals from Omari Patrick and one each for Joe Kizzi, Harry Beautyman and Harry Smith sending them to a 5-1 defeat away at Sutton after County goalkeeper Aidan Stone was sent off on 15 minutes.
Forest Green lost their first game back in League Two following relegation, goals from Conor McAleny and Matt Smith sending them to a 2-0 defeat at home to Salford in Dave Horseman's first game in charge.
Barrow were 2-1 winners away at Tranmere, Accrington swept to a 3-0 win against Newport and Jack Muldoon's second-half penalty earned Harrogate a 1-0 win in their Yorkshire derby against Doncaster.
Gillingham won 1-0 away to Stockport, Morecambe beat Walsall 2-1 at home and Grimsby fought out a goalless draw against Wimbledon, while Crawley beat Mark Hughes' Bradford 1-0 and Crewe drew 2-2 with Mansfield.
Colchester's game at home to Swindon was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
