Blackpool FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — League One .
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Gary Hilton
- Referee Andy Haines
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Milton Keynes Dons FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #9 |
| 12 | Points | 21 |
| 13 | Played | 14 |
| 3 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 3 |
| 17 | Scored | 25 |
| 22 | Conceded | 20 |
| -5 | GD | +5 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 23% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Blackpool FC are 20th (12 pts). Milton Keynes Dons FC are 9th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
4/2
61-75
3/6
76+
8/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Aaron Collins | 13 G | 3 A |
| Charlie Goode | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Milton Keynes Dons FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' What composure from Russell Martin! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Milton Keynes Dons FC's compact .
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Milton Keynes Dons FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Rhys Healey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' The 34-year-old Lee Nicholls has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Callum Brittain suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' The whistle greets Kieran Agard as he departs to be replaced by Hiram Boateng.
- 62' Against the run of play, Jordan Houghton has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' Milton Keynes Dons FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Curtis Tilt exits the field as Sean Scannell enters on 68.
- 73' Hiram Boateng has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' What a strike from David Kasumu! The score is 0-3.
- 78' Sam Nombe was booked on 78.
- 83' The Milton Keynes Dons FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Houghton departs to be replaced by Callum Brittain.
- 88' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Curtis Tilt has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Milton Keynes Dons FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
- 11
- 8
- 21
-
16
Curtis Tilt ↓ Sean Scannell 68'
- 15
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↓ Ryan Hardie 68'
- 26
- 5
- 23
Bench
-
14
Sean Scannell ↑ 68'
- 20
- 25
- 28
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 68'
- 29
- 17
Coach
Simon Grayson
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 24
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 29
- 18
- 27
-
14
Kieran Agard ↓ Hiram Boateng 61'
- 16
- 5
Bench
- 22
- 33
-
25
Callum Brittain ↑ 83'
- 37
- 11
- 9
-
26
Hiram Boateng ↑ 61'
Coach
Paul Tisdale
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Houghton | 1 |
| David Kasumu | 1 |
| Russell Martin | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Dale Taylor | 1 |
| Karoy Anderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2019-09-14
Blackpool FC
0–3
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2019-09-07
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–1
AFC Wimbledon
W
2019-08-31
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2019-08-24
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–4
Peterborough United FC
L
2019-08-20
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2019-08-17
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.29
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
78%
Blackpool FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9.4%
1 – 1
9.3%
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 4
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
0 – 4
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +1 | 38% | 22% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 19% | 22% |
| +2.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

