Reading FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — FA Cup at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
- Assistant 2 Jacob Lehane (England)
5 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 14.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Reading FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 May | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 22 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jamie Reid | 2 G |
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 G |
| Aaron Collins | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Reading FC to score. At the same time, Milton Keynes Dons FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' A stunning finish from Kelvin Ehibhationhan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 8' A quiet spell here at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 13' Milton Keynes Dons FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' Ben Elliott, a Cameroon midfielder, has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Milton Keynes Dons FC make a change. Jack Tucker trudges off to be replaced by Jack Payne on 20 minutes.
- 25' Milton Keynes Dons FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' A moment of madness from Ben Elliott on 28 minutes earns him a card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 33' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' Jonathan Leko needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 39' Alex Gilbey is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 44' The travelling Milton Keynes Dons FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Reading FC ring the changes. Ben Elliott has done his job and it is now time for Femi Azeez to step up.
- 49' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Hutchinson on 49 minutes.
- 54' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 54 minutes.
- 59' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Sam Hutchinson departs to be replaced by Michael Craig.
- 60' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Caylan Vickers is replaced by Dominic Ballard.
- 64' Assisted by Lewis Wing with the perfectly-timed delivery and Harvey Knibbs makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 66' A change in the Milton Keynes Dons FC ranks — Jonathan Leko exits the field as Conor Grant enters on 66.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Lewis Wing makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 68.
- 73' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' Reading FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 81' A tactical swap from Milton Keynes Dons FC — Dean Lewington on, Dawson Devoy off on 81 minutes.
- 85' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Matty Carson is replaced by Jeriel Dorsett on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Max Dean.
- With this win, Reading FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Sam Hutchinson ↓ Michael Craig 59'
- 29
- 22
- 40
- 32
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↓ Harvey Knibbs 46'
-
47
Matty Carson ↓ Jeriel Dorsett 85'
- 42
- 24
- 15
-
4
Ben Elliott ↓ Femi Azeez 46'
Bench
- 3
- 18
-
7
Harvey Knibbs ↑ 46'
-
20
Jeriel Dorsett ↑ 85'
-
11
Femi Azeez ↑ 46'
- 41
-
36
Michael Craig ↑ 59'
- 8
-
9
Dominic Ballard ↑ 60'
Coach
Ruben Selles
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Mohamed Eisa ↓ Max Dean 66'
- 8
-
7
Jonathan Leko ↓ Conor Grant 66'
-
4
Jack Tucker ↓ Jack Payne 20'
- 2
-
15
Tommy Smith ↓ Callum Tripp 81'
- 21
- 5
-
28
Dawson Devoy ↓ Dean Lewington 81'
- 32
- 6
Bench
- 1
-
3
Dean Lewington ↑ 81'
-
11
Jack Payne ↑ 20'
-
16
Conor Grant ↑ 66'
- 30
- 19
- 20
-
18
Max Dean ↑ 66'
-
34
Callum Tripp ↑ 81'
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyrell Lisbie | 2 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 1 |
| Alex Gilbey | 1 |
| Max Dean | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2023-11-04
Reading FC
3–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2023-05-07
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2023-04-29
Milton Keynes Dons FC
4–4
Barnsley FC
D
2023-04-22
Fleetwood Town FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2023-04-18
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2023-04-15
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–2
Cheltenham Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
52%
Reading FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.