Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

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
29% Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Milton Keynes Dons FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Milton Keynes Dons FC
Aaron Collins 5 G 1 A
Charlie Goode 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Milton Keynes Dons FC welcome Sunderland AFC for this crunch clash at Stadium mk.
  • 5' 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 Alex Gilbey suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Milton Keynes Dons FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 18' The referee calls foul for David Kasumu. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Milton Keynes Dons FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 26' George Dobson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
  • 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Milton Keynes Dons FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 36' Lee Nicholls, a England goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 41' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. George Williams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Parkinson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rhys Healey made 181 appearances and scored 60 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Milton Keynes Dons FC! Louis Thompson comes on to replace David Kasumu.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alim Ozturk on 68 minutes.
  • 73' It is a substitution in Milton Keynes Dons FC team. Conor McGrandles is replaced by Ben Gladwin on 73 minute.
  • 77' Kyle Lafferty is ready to make an impact after coming on for Charlie Wyke at the 77 minute mark.
  • 79' Lynden Gooch is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lynden Gooch on 80.
  • 82' A change in the Milton Keynes Dons FC ranks — Carlton Morris exits the field as Sam Nombe enters on 82.
  • 87' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Rhys Healey on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Milton Keynes Dons FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Maguire is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card 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
Scott Fraser 1
Charlie Wyke 1
Joseph Mason 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.