Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 May | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Swindon Town FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 May | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Apr | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Aaron Collins | 13 G | 3 A |
| Charlie Goode | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Milton Keynes Dons FC launch into their encounter with Rochdale AFC.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Russell Martin might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex Newby is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
- 20' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 23' The referee calls foul for David Kasumu. He receives a Yellow card.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Milton Keynes Dons FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 31' A change in the Milton Keynes Dons FC ranks — Ethan Laird exits the field as Louis Thompson enters on 31.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' Jake Beesley is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Milton Keynes Dons FC tonight.
- 46' What a strike from Aaron Morley! The score is 0-1.
- 47' Aaron Morley adds to his 0 season tally! Rochdale AFC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 50' Jimmy Keohane does the damage! The net is bulging and Rochdale AFC surge ahead!
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Abraham Odoh, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium mk with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' The Milton Keynes Dons FC bench stirs into life. Andrew Surman is withdrawn and Matt O'Riley gets his opportunity.
- 61' Ethan Brierley, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
- 68' Another substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC to replace Josh McEachran by Jay Bird on 68 minute.
- 72' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Newby is hanging Conor Grant on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' Gabriel Osho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rochdale AFC so far.
- 79' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Jake Beesley has done his job and it is now time for Stephen Humphrys to step up.
- 84' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 85' What a strike from Stephen Humphrys! The score is 0-4.
- 87' Ethan Brierley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stephen Dooley at the 87 minute mark.
- The points are shared — Milton Keynes Dons FC 0-3 Rochdale AFC. Honours even.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 8
-
16
Andrew Surman ↓ Matt O'Riley 56'
- 10
-
5
Josh McEachran ↓ Jay Bird 68'
- 13
- 9
- 6
- 4
- 29
-
12
Ethan Laird ↓ Louis Thompson 31'
Bench
- 1
-
27
Jay Bird ↑ 68'
- 18
-
17
Matt O'Riley ↑ 56'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 31'
- 28
Coach
Russell Martin
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 4
-
8
Aaron Morley ↓ Jimmy Ryan 87'
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Abraham Odoh 72'
- 16
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Ethan Brierley 87'
- 3
- 13
- 12
-
11
Jake Beesley ↓ Stephen Humphrys 79'
-
17
Conor Grant ↓ Alex Newby 72'
Bench
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↑ 87'
-
9
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 79'
- 21
- 1
-
10
Alex Newby ↑ 72'
-
24
Ethan Brierley ↑ 87'
-
27
Abraham Odoh ↑ 72'
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Morley | 2 |
| Ian Henderson | 2 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 1 |
| Rhys Healey | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| Matthew Lund | 1 |
Head to Head
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2021-05-09
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–3
Rochdale AFC
L
2021-05-01
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2021-04-24
Milton Keynes Dons FC
5–0
Swindon Town FC
W
2021-04-20
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-04-17
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-04-13
Lincoln City FC
4–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Rochdale AFC 72% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
63%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Rochdale AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–3 not predicted0 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Handicap | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

