Thursday , 2 July 2026

Burton Albion FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Burton Albion FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Milton Keynes Dons FC
Tue 14 Jan 2020 · 19:45 UTC Pirelli Stadium HT 45' · FT 45+5'
Y 55' Joe Walsh
Liam Boyce 57' Y
Y 77' Alex Gilbey

Overview

Match Preview

Burton Albion FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven Plane
  • Referee Martin Coy
  • Referee Richard Woodward
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
3
2
Burton Albion FC 7 games · Avg 1.7 goals Milton Keynes Dons FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-14 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2019-10-05 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–3 Burton Albion FC

Recent Form

Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–0 W
11 Jan Fleetwood Town FC H 1–0 W
01 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC A 4–3 W
29 Dec Accrington Stanley FC A 0–2 L
26 Dec Tranmere Rovers FC H 4–2 W
21 Dec Rochdale AFC H 3–1 W
Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Burton Albion FC A 0–1 L
11 Jan Coventry City FC A 1–1 D
01 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 3–0 W
29 Dec Portsmouth FC H 3–1 W
26 Dec Southend United FC A 2–2 D
21 Dec Gillingham FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Burton Albion FC is hosting Milton Keynes Dons FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Burton Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Milton Keynes Dons FC backline.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' The deadlock is broken! Liam Boyce gets on the scoresheet on 20 minutes.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Pirelli Stadium. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' It’s high time Russell Martin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Burton Albion FC ring the changes. Nathan Broadhead has done his job and it is now time for Conor Shaughnessy to step up.
  • 51' Milton Keynes Dons FC is showing some good football. However, Milton Keynes Dons FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 55' That is a Yellow card for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Joe Walsh will be fuming at that decision.
  • 57' Burton Albion FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
  • 62' John Brayford has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 67' Milton Keynes Dons FC have won 240 goals from 177 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 69' Milton Keynes Dons FC ring the changes. Conor McGrandles has done his job and it is now time for Sam Nombe to step up.
  • 74' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Scott Fraser is replaced by Richard Nartey on 74 minute.
  • 77' Alex Gilbey was booked on 77.
  • 80' Milton Keynes Dons FC ring the changes. Jordan Houghton has done his job and it is now time for Ben Gladwin to step up.
  • 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 89' Burton Albion FC make a change. Stephen Quinn trudges off to be replaced by David Templeton on 89 minutes.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Burton Albion FC players.

Lineups

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nigel Clough

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Liam Boyce 3
Victor Adeboyejo 2
Scott Fraser 2
Bradley Johnson 1
Oliver Sarkic 1
Colin Daniel 1
Lucas Akins 1
Warren O'Hora 1

Head to Head

2020-01-14 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2019-10-05 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–3 Burton Albion FC

Burton Albion FC Form

2020-01-14 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2020-01-11 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Fleetwood Town FC W 2020-01-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–4 Burton Albion FC W 2019-12-29 Accrington Stanley FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC L 2019-12-26 Burton Albion FC 4–2 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2019-12-21 Burton Albion FC 3–1 Rochdale AFC W

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

2020-01-14 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2020-01-11 Coventry City FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC D 2020-01-01 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-12-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC W 2019-12-26 Southend United FC 2–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC D 2019-12-21 Gillingham FC 3–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59 Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59% + Burton Albion FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burton Albion FC57% Draw26% Milton Keynes Dons FC17%
Actual: Burton Albion FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Burton Albion FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
43%
Burton Albion FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Burton Albion FC38% Draw49% Milton Keynes Dons FC13%
Actual: Burton Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC

Handicap Burton Albion FC covers Push Milton Keynes Dons FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 25% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.