Doncaster Rovers FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 25 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Morecambe FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 25 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Gillingham FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Doncaster Rovers FC | Milton Keynes Dons FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #22 |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 0 / 6 / 1 |
| 8 | Scored | 8 |
| 9 | Conceded | 10 |
| -1 | GD | -2 |
| 0.86 | PPG | 0.86 |
| 14% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC are 21st (6 pts). Milton Keynes Dons FC are 22nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Aaron Collins | 5 G | 1 A |
| Charlie Goode | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Milton Keynes Dons FC gets underway.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 6' Doncaster Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tommy Rowe on 6.
- 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Milton Keynes Dons FC that had 184 games and scored 248 goals.
- 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mohamed Eisa made 395 appearances and scored 43 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Max Watters needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 24' Magnificent from Peter Kioso! That is 7 goals in 11 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' The referee has no hesitation. Jordy Hiwula is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — Yellow card on 34.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Milton Keynes Dons FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 46 minute. Rodrigo Vilca leaves to be changed by Aidan Barlow.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richie Wellens might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' A quiet spell here at Keepmoat Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 67' Milton Keynes Dons FC ring the changes. Max Watters has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Eisa to step up.
- 68' John Bostock makes way for Matthew Smith at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 73' Milton Keynes Dons FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Harvie on 76 minutes.
- 77' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Joe Dodoo is replaced by Tiago Cukur on 77 minute.
- 78' A change in the Milton Keynes Dons FC ranks — Scott Twine exits the field as Hiram Boateng enters on 78.
- 79' Tiago Cukur is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Ro-Shaun Williams will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- The points are shared — Doncaster Rovers FC 2-1 Milton Keynes Dons FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 12
- 4
- 10
-
20
Joe Dodoo ↓ Tiago Cukur 77'
- 2
- 17
-
15
John Bostock ↓ Matthew Smith 68'
- 6
- 22
-
25
Rodrigo Vilca ↓ Aidan Barlow 46'
Bench
- 1
- 28
- 23
- 19
-
14
Matthew Smith ↑ 68'
-
16
Aidan Barlow ↑ 46'
-
21
Tiago Cukur ↑ 77'
Coach
Richie Wellens
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 7
- 1
-
9
Scott Twine ↓ Hiram Boateng 78'
- 6
- 30
- 21
- 20
- 5
-
36
Max Watters ↓ Mohamed Eisa 67'
Bench
-
10
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 67'
- 2
- 8
- 16
-
18
Hiram Boateng ↑ 78'
- 4
- 23
Coach
Liam Manning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron John | 1 |
| Alex Gilbey | 1 |
| Jacob Ramsey | 1 |
| Madger Gomes | 1 |
| Baily Cargill | 1 |
| Daniel Harvie | 1 |
| Tommy Rowe | 1 |
| Tiago Cukur | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-10-02
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-09-28
Ipswich Town FC
6–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-09-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-09-18
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Morecambe FC
W
2021-09-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-08-28
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2021-10-02
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2021-09-28
Milton Keynes Dons FC
3–3
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2021-09-25
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2021-09-18
Gillingham FC
1–4
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-09-11
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-09-04
Cheltenham Town FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
56%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

