Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 22 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 25 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Apr | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Milton Keynes Dons FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #18 |
| 6 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 0 / 6 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 8 | Scored | 7 |
| 10 | Conceded | 12 |
| -2 | GD | -5 |
| 0.86 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 0% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC are 22nd (6 pts). Barnsley FC are 18th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Aaron Collins | 5 G | 1 A |
| Charlie Goode | 1 G |
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Milton Keynes Dons FC launch into their encounter with Barnsley FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 19' That is a Yellow card for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Josh McEachran will be fuming at that decision.
- 23' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Yellow card on 23.
- 28' 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.
- 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Herbie Kane makes it 0-1.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Milton Keynes Dons FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' Mohamed Eisa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
- 50' Josh Benson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 50.
- 53' Goal! Jonathan Leko scores his 12 goal in 385 matches.
- 58' 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.
- 61' What a moment for Mohamed Eisa! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' The crowd applauds Robbie Cundy as he leaves the pitch. Barry Cotter steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 69' What composure from Warren O'Hora! The Ireland international strokes it home. 4-1.
- 73' Magnificent from James Norwood! That is 37 goals in 48 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. James Norwood departs to be replaced by Oliver Shaw.
- 75' Max Watters has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
- 77' Josh McEachran makes way for Bradley Johnson at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 82' Bobby Thomas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 350 appearances.
- 84' The whistle greets Mohamed Eisa as he departs to be replaced by Will Grigg.
- 85' Max Dean is replacing Jonathan Leko for the Milton Keynes Dons FC side.
- 86' Magnificent from Max Watters! That is 21 goals in 242 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Milton Keynes Dons FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 4-4 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Mohamed Eisa ↓ Will Grigg 85'
- 2
- 3
-
24
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Zak Jules 85'
-
12
Jonathan Leko ↓ Max Dean 85'
- 6
- 4
- 1
-
16
Conor Grant ↓ Dawson Devoy 77'
- 5
- 42
Bench
- 11
-
14
Bradley Johnson ↑ 77'
-
9
Will Grigg ↑ 85'
-
33
Zak Jules ↑ 85'
- 23
-
28
Dawson Devoy ↑ 77'
-
29
Max Dean ↑ 85'
Coach
Mark Jackson
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 8
-
24
Robbie Cundy ↓ Barry Cotter 64'
- 16
- 7
- 5
-
9
James Norwood ↓ Oliver Shaw 74'
-
10
Josh Benson ↓ Jonathan Russell 74'
-
31
Slobodan Tedic ↓ Max Watters 64'
- 12
- 1
Bench
- 44
- 40
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 64'
-
23
Oliver Shaw ↑ 74'
-
47
Max Watters ↑ 64'
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 74'
- 26
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Eisa | 3 |
| Herbie Kane | 2 |
| Max Watters | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Jonathan Leko | 1 |
| Warren O'Hora | 1 |
| Jordan Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2023-04-29
Milton Keynes Dons FC
4–4
Barnsley FC
D
2023-04-22
Fleetwood Town FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2023-04-18
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2023-04-15
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–2
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2023-04-10
Derby County FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2023-04-07
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.94
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Barnsley FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 75%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Barnsley FC
63%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Barnsley FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–4 not predicted4 – 4Actual
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.7%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4%
2 – 0
3.6%
0 – 1
3.4%
1 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Handicap | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

