Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 15 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Nicholas Cooper
- Referee
- Referee Samuel Ogles
- Referee Dean Treleaven
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 02 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Milton Keynes Dons FC | Plymouth Argyle FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #6 |
| 21 | Points | 23 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 5 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 7 / 2 / 6 |
| 28 | Scored | 21 |
| 22 | Conceded | 22 |
| +6 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 36% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC are 9th (21 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 6th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
4/2
61-75
3/6
76+
8/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Aaron Collins | 13 G | 3 A |
| Charlie Goode | 1 G |
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 5 G | |
| Will Evans | 3 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadium mk!
- 5' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Plymouth Argyle FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Milton Keynes Dons FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' The deadlock is broken! Cameron Jerome gets on the scoresheet on 22 minutes.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' Milton Keynes Dons FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' Andrew Surman, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Mayor argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Louis Thompson gets the nod from Milton Keynes Dons FC. He replaces Josh McEachran and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Plymouth Argyle FC is showing some good football. However, Plymouth Argyle FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' England international Josh McEachran has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 57' Another change for Plymouth Argyle FC made on 57 minute. Luke Jephcott leaves to be changed by Ryan Hardie.
- 61' Goal! Conor Grant scores his 12 goal in 346 matches.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Cameron Jerome.
- 64' The whistle greets Cameron Jerome as he departs to be replaced by Will Grigg.
- 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott Fraser, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium mk with 7 goals in the last 7 games.
- 74' Plymouth Argyle 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.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Warren O'Hora is booked for Milton Keynes Dons FC — Yellow card on 76.
- 79' Tyrese Fornah makes way for Adam Lewis at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 84' The whistle greets Niall Ennis as he departs to be replaced by Byron Moore.
- 89' Scott Fraser has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
- 89' Poor challenge from Joe Edwards. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A change in the Milton Keynes Dons FC ranks — Matthew Sorinola exits the field as Zak Jules enters on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Plymouth Argyle FC.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
16
Andrew Surman ↓ Ben Gladwin 64'
- 10
- 17
-
5
Josh McEachran ↓ Louis Thompson 46'
- 13
- 6
-
29
Matthew Sorinola ↓ Zak Jules 90'
- 15
-
12
Ethan Laird ↓ Daniel Harvie 64'
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↓ Will Grigg 64'
Bench
- 20
- 1
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 46'
-
7
Ben Gladwin ↑ 64'
-
9
Will Grigg ↑ 64'
-
4
Zak Jules ↑ 90'
-
21
Daniel Harvie ↑ 64'
Coach
Russell Martin
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 15
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Ryan Hardie 57'
-
21
Niall Ennis ↓ Byron Moore 84'
-
2
Kelland Watts ↓ Sam Woods 84'
- 24
-
18
Tyrese Fornah ↓ Adam Lewis 79'
Bench
-
25
Sam Woods ↑ 84'
-
17
Byron Moore ↑ 84'
- 14
- 19
- 23
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 57'
-
22
Adam Lewis ↑ 79'
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Twine | 4 |
| Niall Ennis | 2 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 2 |
| Finn Azaz | 2 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Nathan Holland | 1 |
| Conor Grant | 1 |
Head to Head
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
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
2021-03-02
Gillingham FC
3–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2021-02-27
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2021-03-16
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-03-13
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-03-09
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2021-03-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-03-02
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-02-27
Plymouth Argyle FC
4–3
Lincoln City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.94
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
47%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Handicap | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

