Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Stadium mk.
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Kelly
- Referee Leigh Crowhurst
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
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' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Charlie Wyke is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sunderland AFC tonight.
- 18' Milton Keynes Dons FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 23' Milton Keynes Dons FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for George Dobson.
- 31' Sam Nombe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 11 cards already picked up this season.
- 36' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' 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.
- 46' A quiet spell here at Stadium mk. Sunderland AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' It’s high time Phil Parkinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Louis Thompson is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Kasumu at the 64 minute mark.
- 68' Poor challenge from Alim Ozturk. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' Another change for Milton Keynes Dons FC made on 73 minute. Conor McGrandles leaves to be changed by Ben Gladwin.
- 77' The whistle greets Charlie Wyke as he departs to be replaced by Kyle Lafferty.
- 79' Assisted by Max Power with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lynden Gooch makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 80' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Lynden Gooch gets a Yellow card.
- 82' Sam Nombe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Carlton Morris on 82 minute.
- 87' 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 Conor McGrandles suffering a number of foals already.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Rhys Healey. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Maguire is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sunderland AFC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 10
- 24
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
-
29
David Kasumu ↓ Louis Thompson 64'
-
18
Conor McGrandles ↓ Ben Gladwin 73'
- 8
- 25
-
23
Carlton Morris ↓ Sam Nombe 82'
Bench
- 22
- 15
-
27
Sam Nombe ↑ 82'
- 6
-
19
Louis Thompson ↑ 64'
-
17
Ben Gladwin ↑ 73'
- 5
Coach
Russell Martin
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 11
- 6
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Kyle Lafferty 77'
- 7
- 13
- 5
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 4
Bench
- 10
- 2
- 14
- 12
- 23
- 16
-
8
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 77'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron Jerome | 2 |
| Elliot Embleton | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Max Power | 2 |
| Luke O'Nien | 2 |
| George Williams | 1 |
| Lynden Gooch | 1 |
| Scott Fraser | 1 |
Head to Head
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
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.