Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadium mk as Milton Keynes Dons FC face off against Crewe Alexandra FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Mikael Mandron doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 20' Mikael Mandron does the damage! The net is bulging and Crewe Alexandra FC surge ahead!
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andrew Surman made 335 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Milton Keynes Dons FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Chris Porter, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Milton Keynes Dons FC in their trying to find a way past Crewe Alexandra FC's compact .
- 57' Milton Keynes Dons FC make a change. Cameron Jerome trudges off to be replaced by Will Grigg on 57 minutes.
- 60' Another change for Milton Keynes Dons FC made on 60 minute. Louis Thompson leaves to be changed by Scott Fraser.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' Milton Keynes Dons FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Crewe Alexandra FC's shape.
- 72' The Crewe Alexandra FC bench stirs into life. Owen Dale is withdrawn and Stephen Walker gets his opportunity.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Sorinola. He replaces Ethan Laird on 73 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Andrew Surman as he leaves the pitch. Charlie Brown steps in for Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 77' Oliver Lancashire has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Callum Ainley. He replaces Tom Lowery on 82 minute.
- 87' It looks surprising Crewe Alexandra FC does not make any changes. Ryan Wintle has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' Crewe Alexandra FC ring the changes. Mikael Mandron has done his job and it is now time for Chris Porter to step up.
- 90' Crewe Alexandra FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC will have plenty to reflect on. Crewe Alexandra FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Andrew Surman C ↓ Charlie Brown 74'
- 17
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Scott Fraser 60'
-
5
Josh McEachran ↓ David Kasumu 60'
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 21
- 15
-
12
Ethan Laird ↓ Matthew Sorinola 73'
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↓ Will Grigg 57'
Bench
- 1
- 3
-
8
David Kasumu ↑ 60'
-
10
Scott Fraser ↑ 60'
-
9
Will Grigg ↑ 57'
-
29
Matthew Sorinola ↑ 73'
-
11
Charlie Brown ↑ 74'
Coach
Russell Martin
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 28
- 29
-
12
Mikael Mandron ↓ Chris Porter 90'
- 16
- 3
- 4
-
10
Charlie Kirk ↓ Rio Adebisi 72'
-
8
Tom Lowery ↓ Callum Ainley 82'
-
19
Owen Dale ↓ Stephen Walker 72'
-
17
Luke Offord ↓ Donervon Daniels 90'
Bench
- 33
-
31
Stephen Walker ↑ 72'
-
5
Donervon Daniels ↑ 90'
- 13
-
11
Callum Ainley ↑ 82'
-
9
Chris Porter ↑ 90'
- 32
-
21
Rio Adebisi ↑ 72'
Coach
David Artell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mikael Mandron | 3 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
| Bassala Sambou | 1 |
| Oliver Finney | 1 |
| Mohamed Eisa | 1 |
| Matt O'Riley | 1 |
| Donervon Daniels | 1 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
Head to Head
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2021-04-05
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-03-27
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-03-20
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-03-16
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-03-13
Milton Keynes Dons FC
3–2
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2021-03-09
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Blackpool FC
L
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2021-04-05
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2021-04-02
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–2
Hull City AFC
L
2021-03-20
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2021-03-13
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–3
Burton Albion FC
L
2021-03-09
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-03-06
Lincoln City FC
3–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for:
Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Crewe Alexandra FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
72%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Crewe Alexandra FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
12.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 3
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Handicap | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers | Push | Crewe Alexandra FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

