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 (2025/26)
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
- Assistant 2 Jacob Lehane (England)
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 (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Milton Keynes Dons FC
| Joe Tomlinson | 2 G |
| Rushian Hepburn-Murphy | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Reading FC launch into their encounter with Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 3' Kelvin Ehibhationhan adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 8' Milton Keynes Dons FC is showing some good football. However, Milton Keynes Dons FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Paul Mukairu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Milton Keynes Dons FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' The Milton Keynes Dons FC manager makes a substitution. Jack Tucker departs to be replaced by Jack Payne.
- 25' England international Nelson Abbey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Elliott argues furiously but the card stands.
- 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 39' The deadlock is broken! Alex Gilbey gets on the scoresheet on 39 minutes.
- 44' Reading FC 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.
- 46' Reading FC ring the changes. Ben Elliott has done his job and it is now time for Femi Azeez to step up.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sam Hutchinson on 49.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' The crowd applauds Sam Hutchinson as he leaves the pitch. Michael Craig steps in for Reading FC.
- 60' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dominic Ballard is hanging Caylan Vickers on the field on 60 minute.
- 64' What composure from Harvey Knibbs! The England international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 66' Conor Grant is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Leko at the 66 minute mark.
- 68' Magnificent from Lewis Wing! That is 48 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Milton Keynes Dons FC's shape.
- 77' Harvey Knibbs catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 77.
- 81' Dawson Devoy makes way for Dean Lewington at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Milton Keynes Dons FC.
- 85' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Matty Carson exits the field as Jeriel Dorsett enters on 85.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Max Dean. He receives a card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Reading FC 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons FC.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 1 |
| Alex Gilbey | 1 |
| Max Dean | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 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.