Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Matthew Lee
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee Geoff Russell
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Sep | Hull City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Milton Keynes Dons FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' England international Trae Coyle has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 19' Cameron Jerome does the damage! The net is bulging and Milton Keynes Dons FC surge ahead!
- 24' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Louis Thompson.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' Milton Keynes Dons FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 47' Magnificent from Carlton Morris! That is 67 goals in 329 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 49' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — John Akinde on, Declan Drysdale off on 49 minutes.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Milton Keynes Dons FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' George Williams catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 56.
- 61' It looks surprising Gillingham FC does not make any changes. Jack Tucker has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, George Williams is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 67' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Dominic Samuel exits the field as Trae Coyle enters on 67.
- 69' Joseph Mason gets the nod from Milton Keynes Dons FC. He replaces Cameron Jerome and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' Scott Fraser makes way for Jordan Houghton at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 82' The Milton Keynes Dons FC manager makes a substitution. Louis Thompson departs to be replaced by Ben Gladwin.
- 84' David Kasumu is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Milton Keynes Dons FC 2-0 Gillingham FC.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 8
- 4
-
10
Scott Fraser ↓ Jordan Houghton 78'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Ben Gladwin 82'
- 9
- 5
- 21
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↓ Joseph Mason 69'
Bench
-
20
Joseph Mason ↑ 69'
-
24
Jordan Houghton ↑ 78'
- 6
- 18
-
7
Ben Gladwin ↑ 82'
- 22
- 15
Coach
Russell Martin
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↓ Trae Coyle 67'
- 8
- 2
- 19
- 6
-
35
Declan Drysdale ↓ John Akinde 49'
-
20
Scott Robertson ↓ Josh Eccles 67'
Bench
- 14
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 49'
-
17
Josh Eccles ↑ 67'
- 16
- 12
-
11
Trae Coyle ↑ 67'
- 26
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Twine | 2 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Warren O'Hora | 1 |
| Max Ehmer | 1 |
| Max Ehmer | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Peter Kioso | 1 |
Head to Head
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2020-10-17
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–0
Gillingham FC
W
2020-10-10
Portsmouth FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2020-10-03
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
2020-09-26
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2020-09-19
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-09-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Gillingham FC
56%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Gillingham FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Handicap | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.