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

League One · 2019-20
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Rochdale AFC
Tue 28 Jan 2020 · 19:45 UTC Stadium mk HT 45' · FT 45'
David Kasumu 33' Y
Louis Thompson 50' Y
Callum Brittain 51' Y
Y 66' Rhys Norrington-Davies
Alex Gilbey 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Charles Breakspear
  • Referee Louis Marks
  • Referee Michael Webb
  • Referee Ollie Williams

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

2
2
Milton Keynes Dons FC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Rochdale AFC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-28 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC 2019-10-22 Rochdale AFC 2–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Recent Form

Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Rochdale AFC H 2–1 W
18 Jan Sunderland AFC H 0–1 L
14 Jan Burton Albion FC A 0–1 L
11 Jan Coventry City FC A 1–1 D
01 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 3–0 W
29 Dec Portsmouth FC H 3–1 W
Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–2 L
25 Jan Gillingham FC H 2–2 D
18 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
11 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–0 W
01 Jan Accrington Stanley FC A 2–1 W
29 Dec Gillingham FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% 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' We are underway at Stadium mk. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Milton Keynes Dons FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 16' Ian Henderson doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 21' With 0 assists to his name this season, Carlton Morris is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Milton Keynes Dons FC.
  • 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Milton Keynes Dons FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 31' Jordan Moore-Taylor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rochdale AFC tonight.
  • 33' It’s a booking for Milton Keynes Dons FC player. David Kasumu gets a Yellow card.
  • 38' Milton Keynes Dons FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Milton Keynes Dons FC — Sam Nombe on, David Kasumu off on 46 minutes.
  • 49' Carlton Morris doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Louis Thompson.
  • 51' The referee calls foul for Callum Brittain. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 56' 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 Jimmy Ryan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 59' Aaron Wilbraham gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Tyler Smith and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 66' Poor challenge from Rhys Norrington-Davies. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 68' The whistle greets Louis Thompson as he departs to be replaced by Ben Gladwin.
  • 70' Another substitution for Rochdale AFC to replace Jimmy Ryan by Matt Done on 70 minute.
  • 75' Rhys Norrington-Davies has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 10 appearances.
  • 77' Rochdale AFC make a change. Jim McNulty trudges off to be replaced by Paul McShane on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Alex Gilbey was booked on 82.
  • 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' Another substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC to replace Rhys Healey by Joe Walsh on 90 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Milton Keynes Dons FC players.

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aaron Morley 2
Ian Henderson 2
Matthew Lund 1
Scott Fraser 1
Matt O'Riley 1
Zak Jules 1
Cameron Jerome 1
Stephen Humphrys 1

Head to Head

2020-01-28 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC 2019-10-22 Rochdale AFC 2–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

2020-01-28 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC W 2020-01-18 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC L 2020-01-14 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2020-01-11 Coventry City FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC D 2020-01-01 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-12-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC W

Rochdale AFC Form

2020-01-28 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC L 2020-01-25 Rochdale AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC D 2020-01-18 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC L 2020-01-11 Rochdale AFC 2–0 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2020-01-01 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Rochdale AFC W 2019-12-29 Gillingham FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.39 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for: Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Milton Keynes Dons FC45% Draw28% Rochdale AFC27%
Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
55%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Rochdale AFC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Milton Keynes Dons FC30% Draw49% Rochdale AFC21%
Actual: Rochdale AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC

Handicap Milton Keynes Dons FC covers Push Rochdale AFC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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