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

League One · 2019-20
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Sunderland AFC
Sat 18 Jan 2020 · 15:00 UTC Stadium mk HT 45' · FT 45'
David Kasumu 18' Y
Y 26' George Dobson
Y 68' Alim Ozturk
Y 80' Lynden Gooch
Rhys Healey 89' Y
Y 90' Chris Maguire

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Kelly
  • Referee Leigh Crowhurst
  • Referee Ben Toner
  • Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson

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

2
1
3
Milton Keynes Dons FC 6 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sunderland AFC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-18 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2019-09-28 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Recent Form

Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
26 Dec Southend United FC A 2–2 D
Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–0 W
11 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC H 4–0 W
04 Jan Lincoln City FC H 3–1 W
01 Jan Fleetwood Town FC A 1–1 D
29 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–1 W
26 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Milton Keynes Dons FC to score. At the same time, Sunderland AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Max Power needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' With 2 assists to his name this season, Callum Brittain is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sunderland AFC.
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for David Kasumu on 18 minutes.
  • 23' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 26' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
  • 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Milton Keynes Dons FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 41' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Parkinson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Milton Keynes Dons FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Milton Keynes Dons FC team. David Kasumu is replaced by Louis Thompson on 64 minute.
  • 68' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 68.
  • 73' The Milton Keynes Dons FC bench stirs into life. Conor McGrandles is withdrawn and Ben Gladwin gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Kyle Lafferty is ready to make an impact after coming on for Charlie Wyke at the 77 minute mark.
  • 79' Lynden Gooch makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Sunderland AFC are in front.
  • 80' Lynden Gooch catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
  • 82' A change in the Milton Keynes Dons FC ranks — Carlton Morris exits the field as Sam Nombe enters on 82.
  • 87' Milton Keynes Dons FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 89' Milton Keynes Dons FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
  • 90' Chris Maguire is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Full Time. Sunderland AFC beats Milton Keynes Dons FC

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Parkinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cameron Jerome 2
Elliot Embleton 2
Ross Stewart 2
Max Power 2
Luke O'Nien 2
Lynden Gooch 1
Scott Fraser 1
Charlie Wyke 1

Head to Head

2020-01-18 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2019-09-28 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

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 2019-12-26 Southend United FC 2–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC D

Sunderland AFC Form

2020-01-18 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC W 2020-01-11 Sunderland AFC 4–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2020-01-04 Sunderland AFC 3–1 Lincoln City FC W 2020-01-01 Fleetwood Town FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2019-12-29 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Sunderland AFC W 2019-12-26 Sunderland AFC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.1 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for: Milton Keynes Dons FC or Sunderland AFC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Milton Keynes Dons FC32% Draw31% Sunderland AFC37%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
68%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Sunderland AFC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Milton Keynes Dons FC23% Draw52% Sunderland AFC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC

Handicap Milton Keynes Dons FC covers Push Sunderland AFC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

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