Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Rochdale AFC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Russell Martin will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Milton Keynes Dons FC and Rochdale AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Milton Keynes Dons FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 16' The deadlock is broken! Ian Henderson gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rhys Norrington-Davies, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium mk with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tyler Smith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
- 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rochdale AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for Milton Keynes Dons FC. David Kasumu will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' Milton Keynes Dons FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' Milton Keynes Dons FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rochdale AFC backline.
- 46' The crowd applauds David Kasumu as he leaves the pitch. Sam Nombe steps in for Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 49' Carlton Morris doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 50' That is a Yellow card for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Louis Thompson will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' That is a Yellow card for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Callum Brittain will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' Jordan Houghton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rochdale AFC tonight.
- 59' Tyler Smith makes way for Aaron Wilbraham at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 64' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Rhys Norrington-Davies.
- 68' The Milton Keynes Dons FC bench stirs into life. Louis Thompson is withdrawn and Ben Gladwin gets his opportunity.
- 70' The whistle greets Jimmy Ryan as he departs to be replaced by Matt Done.
- 75' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Milton Keynes Dons FC that had 177 games and scored 240 goals.
- 77' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Jim McNulty departs to be replaced by Paul McShane.
- 82' Poor challenge from Alex Gilbey. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 87' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' The Milton Keynes Dons FC manager makes a substitution. Rhys Healey departs to be replaced by Joe Walsh.
- With this win, Milton Keynes Dons FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Rhys Healey ↓ Joe Walsh 90'
- 24
- 15
- 1
- 3
- 2
-
29
David Kasumu ↓ Sam Nombe 46'
- 8
- 25
-
19
Louis Thompson ↓ Ben Gladwin 68'
- 23
Bench
- 22
-
4
Joe Walsh ↑ 90'
-
27
Sam Nombe ↑ 46'
- 14
- 37
-
17
Ben Gladwin ↑ 68'
- 5
Coach
Russell Martin
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
11
Tyler Smith ↓ Aaron Wilbraham 59'
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Matt Done 70'
- 6
-
4
Jim McNulty ↓ Paul McShane 77'
- 14
- 40
- 8
- 7
- 13
- 12
Bench
-
15
Paul McShane ↑ 77'
- 2
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 59'
- 1
- 28
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 70'
- 41
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 2 |
| Aaron Morley | 2 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 1 |
| Rhys Healey | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| Matthew Lund | 1 |
| Scott Fraser | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

