Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2020-21

Milton Keynes Dons FC

2 – 0

Full Time

Bristol Rovers FC

Sat 26 Dec 2020 · 15:00 UTC Stadium mk HT 45+5' · FT 45+6'

Ben Gladwin 47' Y

Y 85' Luke McCormick

Richard Keogh 90' Y

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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Stadium mk.

Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee James Oldham
Referee Michael Webb
Referee Joe Simpson
Referee Declan Ford

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

Milton Keynes Dons FC 6 games · Avg 1.8 goals Bristol Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2020-12-26 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2020-01-01 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-10-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Recent Form

Milton Keynes Dons FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Bristol Rovers FC	H	2–0	W
19 Dec	Plymouth Argyle FC	A	0–1	L
15 Dec	Peterborough United FC	H	1–1	D
12 Dec	Burton Albion FC	H	1–1	D
05 Dec	Accrington Stanley FC	A	1–2	L
02 Dec	Charlton Athletic FC	A	1–0	W

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Milton Keynes Dons FC	A	0–2	L
12 Dec	Plymouth Argyle FC	H	3–0	W
05 Dec	AFC Wimbledon	A	4–2	W
02 Dec	Gillingham FC	H	0–2	L
29 Nov	Darlington FC	H	6–0	W
24 Nov	Wigan Athletic FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)

17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

29% Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Milton Keynes Dons FC

Aaron Collins	5 G	1 A
Charlie Goode	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Stadium mk as Milton Keynes Dons FC face off against Bristol Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Milton Keynes Dons FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
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' Netherlands international Jordi van Stappershoef has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
20' It is a cagey affair so far. Milton Keynes Dons FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
25' Milton Keynes Dons FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
30' Milton Keynes Dons FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
35' 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.
40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
41' Another substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC to replace Warren O'Hora by Baily Cargill on 41 minute.
46' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
47' A moment of madness from Ben Gladwin on 47 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Milton Keynes Dons FC will be frustrated.
48' What a moment for Ben Gladwin! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
53' It’s high time Paul Tisdale made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
58' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
63' What composure from Scott Fraser! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-0.
68' Cameron Hargreaves makes way for Josh Barrett at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
69' It is a substitution in Milton Keynes Dons FC team. Ben Gladwin is replaced by Joseph Mason on 69 minute.
74' 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.
77' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Ali Koiki exits the field as Alex Rodman enters on 77.
82' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
84' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Brandon Hanlan by Jonah Ayunga on 84 minute.
85' Luke McCormick catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
86' Time for substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Andrew Surman is replaced by John Freeman.
90' Richard Keogh was booked on 90.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Milton Keynes Dons FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

20
Joseph Mason ↑ 69'
1
Lee Nicholls
6
Baily Cargill ↑ 41'
30
John Freeman ↑ 86'
28
Jack Davies
36
Lewis Johnson ↑ 69'

Coach Russell Martin

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

26
Jack Baldwin
5
Max Ehmer C
9
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Jonah Ayunga 84'
3
Luke Leahy
20
Cameron Hargreaves ↓ Josh Barrett 68'
15
Alfie Kilgour
6
Edward Upson
11
Sam Nicholson
47
Ali Koiki ↓ Alex Rodman 77'
1
Jordi van Stappershoef
14
Luke McCormick

Bench

39
Josh Barrett ↑ 68'
25
Cian Harries
7
Ben Liddle
2
Mark Little
33
Alex Rodman ↑ 77'
21
Jonah Ayunga ↑ 84'
35
Liam Armstrong

Coach Paul Tisdale

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Mohamed Eisa	2
Scott Fraser	2
Antony Evans	1
Ryan Loft	1
Max Dean	1
Tom Davies	1
Rhys Healey	1
Sam Nombe	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.46 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.9 Bristol Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Milton Keynes Dons FC50% Draw28% Bristol Rovers FC22%

Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes46% 0% No54%

Avg goals/match: 2.36

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	68%	32%
± 2.5	42%	58%
± 3.5	22%	78%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw

78%

Draw or Bristol Rovers FC

50%

Milton Keynes Dons FC or Bristol Rovers FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Milton Keynes Dons FC34% Draw50% Bristol Rovers FC16%

Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.3%

1 – 0

12.7%

0 – 0

11.6%

2 – 0

Actual

2 – 1

8.8%

0 – 1

7.4%

1 – 2

5.4%

3 – 0

4.7%

3 – 1

4.3%

2 – 2

0 – 2

3.7%

3 – 2

2.1%

Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC

Handicap	Milton Keynes Dons FC covers	Push	Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	15%	75%
-1.5	25%	—	75%
-1	25%	24%	51%
-0.5	49%	—	51%
+0.5	78%	—	22%
+1	78%	14%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	6%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet

41% ✗

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

24% ✓

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

Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

Bristol Rovers FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC

Clean Sheet