Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2020-21 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 Sam Purkiss
- Referee Danny Gratton
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee Stuart Butler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Jan | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–0 | W |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadium mk!
- 5' What a moment for Charlie Wyke! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
- 9' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joseph Mason makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 14' Milton Keynes Dons FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sunderland AFC's shape.
- 19' Milton Keynes Dons FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Cameron Jerome on 19.
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Johnson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' Sunderland AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' Louis Thompson makes way for Andrew Surman at the 43 minute mark. A tactical switch from Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 48' Louis Thompson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luke O'Nien on 49.
- 53' A moment of madness from Cameron Jerome on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Milton Keynes Dons FC will be frustrated.
- 56' What composure from Luke O'Nien! The England international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 60' The Milton Keynes Dons FC bench stirs into life. Zak Jules is withdrawn and Daniel Harvie gets his opportunity.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ethan Laird on 62 minutes.
- 67' The referee shows Sunderland AFC player a Yellow card on 67.
- 68' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Jordan Jones comes on to replace Lynden Gooch.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Max Power.
- 73' A tactical swap from Milton Keynes Dons FC — Charlie Brown on, Joseph Mason off on 73 minutes.
- 77' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Luke O'Nien is replaced by Josh Scowen on 77 minute.
- 82' Sunderland AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Andrew Surman argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Aiden O'Brien by Chris Maguire on 84 minute.
- 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Joseph Mason ↓ Charlie Brown 73'
- 3
- 10
- 17
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Andrew Surman 43'
- 13
- 6
-
4
Zak Jules ↓ Daniel Harvie 60'
- 15
- 12
- 35
Bench
- 1
-
16
Andrew Surman ↑ 43'
- 18
-
21
Daniel Harvie ↑ 60'
- 29
-
11
Charlie Brown ↑ 73'
- 36
Coach
Russell Martin
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Aiden O'Brien ↓ Chris Maguire 84'
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Jordan Jones 68'
- 28
- 6
- 9
-
13
Luke O'Nien ↓ Josh Scowen 77'
- 23
- 1
- 4
-
30
Jake Vokins ↓ Dion Sanderson 84'
Bench
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 84'
- 21
-
14
Josh Scowen ↑ 77'
- 20
-
27
Jordan Jones ↑ 68'
- 24
-
16
Dion Sanderson ↑ 84'
Coach
Lee Johnson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Power | 2 |
| Luke O'Nien | 2 |
| Cameron Jerome | 2 |
| Elliot Embleton | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Mohamed Eisa | 1 |
| Connor Wickham | 1 |
| George Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2021-02-06
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–2
Sunderland AFC
D
2021-01-30
AFC Wimbledon
0–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-01-26
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2021-01-19
Milton Keynes Dons FC
3–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2021-01-16
Peterborough United FC
3–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2021-01-09
Burnley FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.31
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Sunderland AFC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
64%
Milton Keynes Dons FC or Sunderland AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Handicap | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.