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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Milton Keynes Dons FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Cheltenham Town FC
Tue 8 Mar 2022 · 19:45 UTC Stadium mk HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 72' Alfie May

Overview

Match Preview

Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at Stadium mk.

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

1
3
Milton Keynes Dons FC 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Cheltenham Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-03-08 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Cheltenham Town FC 2021-09-04 Cheltenham Town FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Recent Form

Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar Cheltenham Town FC H 3–1 W
05 Mar Rotherham United FC A 2–1 W
26 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–0 W
22 Feb Charlton Athletic FC A 2–0 W
19 Feb Sunderland AFC A 2–1 W
12 Feb Ipswich Town FC H 0–0 D
Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–3 L
05 Mar Doncaster Rovers FC H 4–0 W
26 Feb Crewe Alexandra FC H 1–2 L
22 Feb Ipswich Town FC A 0–0 D
19 Feb Wycombe Wanderers FC A 5–5 D
12 Feb Fleetwood Town FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stadium mk. Milton Keynes Dons FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cheltenham Town FC.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Duff will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Cheltenham Town FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' Andrew Williams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' Matthew Pollock has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 21 appearances.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 26' Troy Parrott has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 26 minutes.
  • 28' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mohamed Eisa makes it 2-0.
  • 33' England international Harry Darling has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' It’s high time Liam Manning made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Another substitution for Cheltenham Town FC to replace Matthew Pollock by Sean Long on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 61' Milton Keynes Dons FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cheltenham Town FC backline.
  • 62' The Milton Keynes Dons FC bench stirs into life. Tennai Watson is withdrawn and Daniel Kemp gets his opportunity.
  • 67' David Kasumu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matthew Smith at the 67 minute mark.
  • 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alfie May on 72.
  • 73' Another substitution for Cheltenham Town FC to replace Aaron Ramsey by Andrew Williams on 73 minute.
  • 78' Milton Keynes Dons FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 79' Mohamed Eisa makes way for Scott Twine at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Milton Keynes Dons FC.
  • 84' Over 84 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 85' Troy Parrott doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 88' Cheltenham Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Elliott Bonds is hanging Matty Blair on the field on 88 minute.
  • 90' William Boyle is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Milton Keynes Dons FC take all three points.

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Liam Manning

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Duff

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mohamed Eisa 3
Troy Parrott 2
Alfie May 1
Elliott Bonds 1
Hiram Boateng 1
Kyle Joseph 1
William Boyle 1

Head to Head

2022-03-08 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Cheltenham Town FC 2021-09-04 Cheltenham Town FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

2022-03-08 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Cheltenham Town FC W 2022-03-05 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2022-02-26 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–0 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2022-02-22 Charlton Athletic FC 0–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2022-02-19 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2022-02-12 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–0 Ipswich Town FC D

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2022-03-08 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2022-03-05 Cheltenham Town FC 4–0 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2022-02-26 Cheltenham Town FC 1–2 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2022-02-22 Ipswich Town FC 0–0 Cheltenham Town FC D 2022-02-19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 5–5 Cheltenham Town FC D 2022-02-12 Cheltenham Town FC 2–0 Fleetwood Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for: Milton Keynes Dons FC to win 55% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Milton Keynes Dons FC55% Draw24% Cheltenham Town FC21%
Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
45%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Cheltenham Town FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Milton Keynes Dons FC38% Draw44% Cheltenham Town FC18%
Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC

Handicap Milton Keynes Dons FC covers Push Cheltenham Town FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 23% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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