MK Dons sign Accrington midfielder Pritchard

Joe Pritchard played in Accrington's 1-0 home win over MK Dons last season

Milton Keynes Dons have signed midfielder Joe Pritchard from fellow League Two club Accrington Stanley.

The 27-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur academy player has signed an undisclosed-length contract to become boss Mike Williamson's sixth summer signing.

He follows Accrington team-mate Tommy Leigh, fellow midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans from Stockport County and defenders Luke Offord from Crewe Alexandra, Laurence Maguire from Chesterfield and Sam Sherring from Northampton Town.

"Joe is a fantastic addition," Williamson told the club website.

"He's composed on the ball but also capable of producing that little bit of magic as a creative player that sparks an attack."

Pritchard added: "I met Mike and Ian Watson and spoke through a lot of their plans. They've got their philosophy, they've got their structure, and I can't wait to learn it.

"I'm electric, I'm agile, I like to create chances, get forward, and just have an influence on the team."

After leaving Spurs in 2018 for a season with Bolton Wanderers, Pritchard joined Accrington in 2019, since when he has netted 22 times in 136 games.

Accrington finished 17th in League Two last season, 21 points behind fourth-placed MK.