Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Adrian Waters
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 06 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Milton Keynes Dons FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #21 |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 0 / 6 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 3 |
| 8 | Scored | 8 |
| 10 | Conceded | 9 |
| -2 | GD | -1 |
| 0.86 | PPG | 0.86 |
| 0% | Win % | 14% |
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
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC are 22nd (6 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 21st (6 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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Aaron Collins | 5 G | 1 A |
| Charlie Goode | 1 G |
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stadium mk will turn into a battlefield for Milton Keynes Dons FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' The 32-year-old Reece James has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' A tactical swap from Milton Keynes Dons FC — Louis Thompson on, Scott Fraser off on 28 minutes.
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Scott Fraser suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' Matt O'Riley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Milton Keynes Dons FC so far.
- 53' Milton Keynes Dons FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joe Wright made 242 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' Milton Keynes Dons FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 64' The whistle greets James Coppinger as he departs to be replaced by Fejiri Okenabirhie.
- 67' Cameron Jerome has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrew Surman on 67 minute.
- 72' 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.
- 76' Goal! Daniel Harvie scores his 9 goal in 1 matches.
- 80' The crowd applauds Branden Horton as he leaves the pitch. Madger Gomes steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 81' Poor challenge from Louis Thompson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 81' Cameron John is replacing Joe Wright for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 83' Charlie Brown is replacing Will Grigg for the Milton Keynes Dons FC side.
- 88' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
10
Scott Fraser ↓ Louis Thompson 28'
- 17
- 5
- 13
-
9
Will Grigg ↓ Charlie Brown 83'
- 6
- 4
- 21
-
29
Matthew Sorinola ↓ Ethan Laird 67'
- 15
Bench
- 20
- 1
- 3
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 28'
-
12
Ethan Laird ↑ 67'
-
11
Charlie Brown ↑ 83'
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 67'
Coach
Russell Martin
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 7
- 13
-
5
Joe Wright ↓ Cameron John 81'
-
28
Branden Horton ↓ Madger Gomes 80'
- 4
- 26
- 2
-
15
John Bostock ↓ Scott Robertson 80'
- 10
- 17
Bench
- 1
- 16
-
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 64'
-
6
Madger Gomes ↑ 80'
- 27
-
24
Cameron John ↑ 81'
-
8
Scott Robertson ↑ 80'
Coach
Andy Butler
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Peter Kioso | 1 |
| Cameron John | 1 |
| Alex Gilbey | 1 |
| Jacob Ramsey | 1 |
| Madger Gomes | 1 |
| Baily Cargill | 1 |
| Daniel Harvie | 1 |
| Tommy Rowe | 1 |
Head to Head
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
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
2021-03-06
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-03-27
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-03-20
Gillingham FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2021-03-16
Oxford United FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-03-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-03-09
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-03-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
53%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Handicap | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 23% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

