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

League One · 2019-20
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Rotherham United FC
Sat 23 Nov 2019 · 15:00 UTC Stadium mk HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Matty Crooks
Alex Gilbey 56' Y
Y 58' Michael Ihiekwe
Y 77' Carlton Morris
Baily Cargill 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Garry Maskell
  • Referee Michael Webb
  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Referee Joe Simpson
  • Referee Alix Pashley

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

1
1
2
Milton Keynes Dons FC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Rotherham United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-11-23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Rotherham United FC H 2–3 L
16 Nov Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
02 Nov Tranmere Rovers FC H 1–3 L
26 Oct Fleetwood Town FC A 0–1 L
22 Oct Rochdale AFC A 0–2 L
19 Oct Coventry City FC H 0–0 D
Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Milton Keynes Dons FC A 3–2 W
16 Nov Accrington Stanley FC H 1–0 W
02 Nov Gillingham FC A 3–0 W
26 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
23 Oct Ipswich Town FC A 2–0 W
19 Oct Oxford United FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Milton Keynes Dons FC and Rotherham United FC has kicked off!
  • 4' The England Alex Gilbey breaks the deadlock on 4 minutes. 1-0!
  • 9' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carlton Morris made 329 appearances and scored 67 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 13' What composure from Joseph Mason! The Republic of Ireland international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 18' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 28' 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.
  • 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. Russell Martin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 38' Matty Crooks is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
  • 42' A moment of madness from Matty Crooks on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Michael Smith as he leaves the pitch. Freddie Ladapo steps in for Rotherham United FC.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alex Gilbey.
  • 58' The referee calls foul for Michael Ihiekwe. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 63' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kyle Vassell, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium mk with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 64' Jake Hastie makes way for Trevor Clarke at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
  • 66' Magnificent from Daniel Barlaser! That is 17 goals in 231 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 69' Hiram Boateng is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Brittain at the 69 minute mark.
  • 71' Freddie Ladapo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
  • 76' Milton Keynes Dons FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Reeves is hanging Conor McGrandles on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' Poor challenge from Carlton Morris. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Brennan Dickenson. He replaces Jordan Bowery on 82 minute.
  • 86' Magnificent from Freddie Ladapo! That is 74 goals in 331 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Baily Cargill.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Rotherham United FC take all three points.

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Freddie Ladapo 4
Daniel Barlaser 3
Michael Ihiekwe 1
Mohamed Eisa 1
Harry Darling 1
Joseph Mason 1
Alex Gilbey 1
Rhys Healey 1

Head to Head

2019-11-23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

2019-11-23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC L 2019-11-16 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2019-11-02 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–3 Tranmere Rovers FC L 2019-10-26 Fleetwood Town FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2019-10-22 Rochdale AFC 2–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2019-10-19 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–0 Coventry City FC D

Rotherham United FC Form

2019-11-23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC W 2019-11-16 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2019-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–3 Rotherham United FC W 2019-10-26 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2019-10-23 Ipswich Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC W 2019-10-19 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Oxford United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Milton Keynes Dons FC28% Draw25% Rotherham United FC47%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
72%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Rotherham United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Milton Keynes Dons FC22% Draw41% Rotherham United FC37%
Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC

Handicap Milton Keynes Dons FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 14% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 21% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 15% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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