Thursday , 2 July 2026

Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Milton Keynes Dons FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sun 29 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC Stadium mk HT 45' · FT 45'
Conor McGrandles 26' Y
Y 61' Marcus Harness
Callum Brittain 68' Y
David Kasumu 77' Y
Joe Walsh 83' Y
Y 84' Christian Burgess

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Howick
  • Referee Paul Lister
  • Referee Leigh Doughty
  • Referee Stuart Butler

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

4
1
3
Milton Keynes Dons FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Portsmouth FC H 3–1 W
26 Dec Southend United FC A 2–2 D
21 Dec Gillingham FC A 1–3 L
14 Dec Oxford United FC H 1–0 W
07 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–1 D
23 Nov Rotherham United FC H 2–3 L
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–3 L
26 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 2–0 W
21 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 1–0 W
14 Dec Accrington Stanley FC A 1–4 L
07 Dec Peterborough United FC H 2–2 D
26 Nov Rotherham United FC H 3–2 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Portsmouth FC gets underway.
  • 5' Milton Keynes Dons FC have won 240 goals from 177 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anton Walkes, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium mk with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Milton Keynes Dons FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 26' Conor McGrandles picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 31' Ellis Harrison has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 22 cards already picked up this season.
  • 35' What a strike from Rhys Healey! The score is 1-0.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' Against the run of play, Conor McGrandles has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 46' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Ellis Harrison by John Marquis on 46 minute.
  • 51' The 34-year-old John Marquis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Milton Keynes Dons FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' Marcus Harness picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 66' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Brittain on 68 minutes.
  • 68' Sam Nombe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rhys Healey at the 68 minute mark.
  • 72' The whistle greets Marcus Harness as he departs to be replaced by Gareth Evans.
  • 77' David Kasumu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
  • 77' Another substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC to replace Joseph Mason by Kieran Agard on 77 minute.
  • 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' Milton Keynes Dons FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 84' Alex Gilbey adds to his 0 season tally! Milton Keynes Dons FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 84' Christian Burgess picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 90' The whistle greets Alex Gilbey as he departs to be replaced by Ben Reeves.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Colby Bishop 3
Mohamed Eisa 2
Alex Gilbey 2
Scott Fraser 2
Conor McGrandles 1
Darragh Burns 1
Marcus Harness 1
Bradley Johnson 1

Head to Head

2019-12-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

2019-12-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC W 2019-12-26 Southend United FC 2–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC D 2019-12-21 Gillingham FC 3–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2019-12-14 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–0 Oxford United FC W 2019-12-07 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC D 2019-11-23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC L

Portsmouth FC Form

2019-12-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC L 2019-12-26 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2019-12-21 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Ipswich Town FC W 2019-12-14 Accrington Stanley FC 4–1 Portsmouth FC L 2019-12-07 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Peterborough United FC D 2019-11-26 Portsmouth FC 3–2 Rotherham United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.14 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Milton Keynes Dons FC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Milton Keynes Dons FC58% Draw23% Portsmouth FC19%
Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
42%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Portsmouth FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Milton Keynes Dons FC44% Draw41% Portsmouth FC15%
Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC

Handicap Milton Keynes Dons FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 18% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 22% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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