Peterborough United FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Taylor
- Referee Carl Brook
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Geoff Russell
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Jan | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Swindon Town FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Peterborough United FC | Milton Keynes Dons FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #22 |
| 5 | Points | 6 |
| 8 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 0 / 6 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 8 |
| 13 | Conceded | 10 |
| -9 | GD | -2 |
| 0.63 | PPG | 0.86 |
| 13% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Peterborough United FC are 23rd (5 pts). Milton Keynes Dons FC are 22nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Peterborough United FC
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Aaron Collins | 5 G | 1 A |
| Charlie Goode | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Weston Homes Stadium that hosts another battle between Peterborough United FC and Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 5' 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.
- 7' The England Jonson Clarke-Harris breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 1-0!
- 12' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Peterborough United FC and Milton Keynes Dons FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 14' Milton Keynes Dons FC make a change. Andrew Surman trudges off to be replaced by Joseph Mason on 14 minutes.
- 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' Milton Keynes Dons FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' 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.
- 30' Samuel Szmodics doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Peterborough United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Ethan Hamilton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Peterborough United FC tonight.
- 50' Peterborough United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Milton Keynes Dons FC backline.
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Dean Lewington is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Peterborough United FC so far.
- 61' Peterborough United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 65' The Ireland midfielder Samuel Szmodics breaks the deadlock on 65 minutes. 3-0!
- 65' Lewis Johnson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lasse Sorensen at the 65 minute mark.
- 69' Idris Kanu is replacing Joe Ward for the Peterborough United FC side.
- 74' The Peterborough United FC bench stirs into life. Samuel Szmodics is withdrawn and Reece Brown gets his opportunity.
- 76' The crowd applauds Cameron Jerome as he leaves the pitch. Charlie Brown steps in for Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 77' Time for substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Daniel Harvie is replaced by Jack Davies.
- 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' Dan Butler makes way for Frazer Blake-Tracy at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Peterborough United FC.
- 87' The whistle greets Siriki Dembele as he departs to be replaced by Mohamed Eisa.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Davies argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Peterborough United FC players.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Dan Butler ↓ Frazer Blake-Tracy 86'
- 5
- 24
-
23
Joe Ward ↓ Idris Kanu 69'
-
10
Siriki Dembele ↓ Mohamed Eisa 87'
- 6
-
15
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Reece Brown 74'
- 9
- 1
- 8
- 22
Bench
-
7
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 87'
- 16
-
19
Idris Kanu ↑ 69'
-
12
Reece Brown ↑ 74'
-
18
Frazer Blake-Tracy ↑ 86'
- 13
-
17
Ricky Jade-Jones ↑ 69'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
16
Andrew Surman ↓ Joseph Mason 14'
-
18
Lasse Sorensen ↓ Lewis Johnson 65'
- 10
- 13
- 7
- 5
-
21
Daniel Harvie ↓ Jack Davies 77'
- 29
- 12
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↓ Charlie Brown 76'
Bench
-
20
Joseph Mason ↑ 14'
- 1
- 2
- 15
-
11
Charlie Brown ↑ 76'
-
28
Jack Davies ↑ 77'
-
36
Lewis Johnson ↑ 65'
Coach
Russell Martin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Joe Ward | 2 |
| Mohamed Eisa | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Ricky Jade-Jones | 2 |
| Christopher Conn-Clarke | 1 |
| Marcus Maddison | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2021-01-16
Peterborough United FC
3–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-01-09
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2020-12-15
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2020-12-12
Peterborough United FC
4–1
Rochdale AFC
W
2020-12-05
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-12-02
AFC Wimbledon
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
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
2020-12-29
Swindon Town FC
1–4
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2020-12-26
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-12-19
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2020-12-15
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
46%
Peterborough United FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.