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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 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

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
0% Clean Sheets
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadium mk!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Russell Martin will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Milton Keynes Dons FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
  • 15' Dean Lewington has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 177 appearances.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Milton Keynes Dons FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 26' That is a Yellow card for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Conor McGrandles will be fuming at that decision.
  • 31' 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 Christian Burgess suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' A stunning finish from Rhys Healey — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Milton Keynes Dons FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 42' A goal from the Scotland international Conor McGrandles! He fires home on 42 to make it 2-0!
  • 46' The crowd applauds Ellis Harrison as he leaves the pitch. John Marquis steps in for Portsmouth FC.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Williams, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium mk with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 61' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Marcus Harness gets a Yellow card.
  • 66' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Callum Brittain.
  • 68' Fresh legs for Milton Keynes Dons FC! Sam Nombe comes on to replace Rhys Healey.
  • 72' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Marcus Harness has done his job and it is now time for Gareth Evans to step up.
  • 77' A moment of madness from David Kasumu on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Milton Keynes Dons FC will be frustrated.
  • 77' Kieran Agard has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joseph Mason on 77 minute.
  • 82' Marcus Harness has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 83' Poor challenge from Joe Walsh. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 84' Alex Gilbey makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Milton Keynes Dons FC are in front.
  • 84' A moment of madness from Christian Burgess on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
  • 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' Ben Reeves gets the nod from Milton Keynes Dons FC. He replaces Alex Gilbey and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 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
Ronan Curtis 1
Recco Hackett-Fairchild 1
Rhys Healey 1
Conor McGrandles 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.