MK Dons' quartet Harness, Wood, Lewis-Burgess and Stacey leave on loan

MK Dons have confirmed the departures of four players to non-league clubs on short-term loan deals.

Goalkeeper Nathan Harness has joined Wealdstone on a one-month loan deal, fellow goalkeeper Seb Stacey has made a month-long youth loan to Hitchin Town and duo Albert Wood & Keon Lewis-Burgess have signed for AFC Dunstable.

Harness’ move is his second to a National League side in 2024, having spent the final stages of last season on loan with Gateshead, making six appearances for the side from the North East.

The goalkeeper had started the season as main back-up to Tom McGill, and made three appearances in cup competitions for the side from Stadium MK, including in an EFL Trophy tie against Leyton Orient earlier this week.

In a statement, MK Dons’ Sporting Director Liam Sweeting said they felt this was a good opportunity for the 24-year-old former Charlton goalkeeper.

He said, “We are pleased to secure an important loan opportunity for Nathan.

“At this stage of his career we recognise he needs the match minutes to continue to develop and he will now look to put in a strong run of performances for Wealdstone.

“We’re pleased to be working with Wealdstone once again, who are a club that have an excellent environment for players, and they have given several opportunities to our players in the past.”

Fellow goalkeeper Stacey has made his move out from Milton Keynes to Hitchin. The move is Stacey’s third loan move since signing a professional contract at Stadium MK, with Stacey having previously made moves to AFC Dunstable and Potters Bar Town.

In a brief statement on Stacey’s move, MK Dons’ Academy Manager Ben Smith said, “We’re delighted with Seb’s performances this season, which has given him an opportunity to move up into a higher level of competition with Hitchin Town.”

Wood and Lewis-Burgess’ moves were also confirmed, with the duo making the switch to Bedfordshire. The duo both made appearances for the MK Dons senior team in the EFL Trophy earlier this season.

Talking about the two moves, Smith said, “The opportunity at AFC Dunstable allows Albert to push on from his impressive performances in the EFL Trophy competition.

“Keon’s performances in the youth setup this season will be further strengthened by the opportunity to play senior football.

“AFC Dunstable is a young team with high energy and a strong style of play, so we think Keon will be a great fit.”