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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Sheffield Wednesday FC
5 – 2
Full Time
Milton Keynes Dons FC
Sat 18 Feb 2023 · 15:00 UTC Hillsborough HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Josh McEachran

Overview

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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — League One at Hillsborough.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

4
Sheffield Wednesday FC 4 games · Avg 4.0 goals Milton Keynes Dons FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-18 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2022-08-06 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2022-04-16 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2021-11-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Recent Form

Sheffield Wednesday FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Milton Keynes Dons FC H 5–2 W
14 Feb Morecambe FC H 3–0 W
11 Feb Ipswich Town FC A 2–2 D
07 Feb Fleetwood Town FC A 0–1 L
04 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–0 W
28 Jan Fleetwood Town FC H 1–1 D
Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–5 L
14 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–5 L
11 Feb Oxford United FC H 1–1 D
04 Feb Bristol Rovers FC A 2–0 W
28 Jan Exeter City FC H 0–2 L
24 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Sheffield Wednesday FC Milton Keynes Dons FC
#14 Position #17
3 Points 1
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
2 Scored 2
1 Conceded 2
+1 GD +0
3.00 PPG 1.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield Wednesday FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Milton Keynes Dons FC this season

Sheffield Wednesday FC are 14th (3 pts). Milton Keynes Dons FC are 17th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sheffield Wednesday FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sheffield Wednesday FC is hosting Milton Keynes Dons FC for another epic battle.
  • 2' Magnificent from Jonathan Leko! That is 12 goals in 377 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 7' With 0 assists to his name this season, Daniel Harvie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Milton Keynes Dons FC.
  • 9' Josh Windass doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 14' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' The referee has no hesitation. Josh McEachran is booked for Milton Keynes Dons FC — Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' Reece James has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 24' Magnificent from Mohamed Eisa! That is 43 goals in 387 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darren Moore will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 39' Sheffield Wednesday FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 49' A quiet spell here at Hillsborough. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 54' A stunning finish from Michael Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 59' It looks surprising Milton Keynes Dons FC does not make any changes. Will Vaulks has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 60' Sheffield Wednesday FC make a change. Jack Hunt trudges off to be replaced by Dennis Adeniran on 60 minutes.
  • 61' Another substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC to replace Will Vaulks by Lee Gregory on 61 minute.
  • 62' Dawson Devoy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh McEachran on 62 minute.
  • 64' What composure from Lee Gregory! The England international strokes it home. 3-2.
  • 65' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lee Gregory makes no mistake. 4-2!
  • 70' Marvin Johnson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 74' What a strike from Michael Smith! The score is 5-2.
  • 77' The Sheffield Wednesday FC manager makes a substitution. Barry Bannan departs to be replaced by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
  • 82' 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.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Edmond-Paris Maghoma is replaced by Matthew Smith.
  • 89' GOAL! George Byers fires home to make it 6-2!
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Tyreeq Bakinson. He replaces Michael Smith on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Sheffield Wednesday FC.

Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lee Gregory 4
Josh Windass 3
Michael Smith 2
Scott Twine 2
Saido Berahino 2
Troy Parrott 1
George Byers 1
Mohamed Eisa 1

Head to Head

2023-02-18 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2022-08-06 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2022-04-16 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2021-11-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

2023-02-18 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2023-02-14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–0 Morecambe FC W 2023-02-11 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC D 2023-02-07 Fleetwood Town FC 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2023-02-04 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–0 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2023-01-28 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Fleetwood Town FC D

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

2023-02-18 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2023-02-14 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2023-02-11 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2023-02-04 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2023-01-28 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–2 Exeter City FC L 2023-01-24 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Shrewsbury Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.38 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 83% + Sheffield Wednesday FC to win 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield Wednesday FC72% Draw15% Milton Keynes Dons FC13%
Actual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 4.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 83%
17%
± 3.5 67%
33%
± 4.5 49%
51%

Double Chance

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
28%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
85%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield Wednesday FC58% Draw30% Milton Keynes Dons FC12%
Actual: Milton Keynes Dons FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
7%
4 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
5%
4 – 0
4.9%
1 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
5 – 1
4.3%
4 – 2
4.2%
5 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC

Handicap Sheffield Wednesday FC covers Push Milton Keynes Dons FC covers
-2.5 38% — 62%
-2 38% 19% 43%
-1.5 57% — 43%
-1 57% 17% 25%
-0.5 75% — 25%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 7% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 3% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.