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Sunderland AFC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Sunderland AFC
2 – 1
Full Time
Milton Keynes Dons FC
Sat 28 Sep 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+7' · FT 45+7'
Luke O'Nien 13' Y
Max Power 45' Y
Y 45' David Kasumu
Chris Maguire 52' Y
Y 65' Russell Martin
Y 90' Dean Lewington

Overview

Match Preview

Sunderland AFC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Marsden
  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Referee Geoffrey Liddle
  • Referee Wayne Grunnill
  • Referee

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

3
1
2
Sunderland AFC 6 games · Avg 2.8 goals Milton Keynes Dons FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-09-28 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Recent Form

Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Milton Keynes Dons FC H 2–1 W
21 Sep Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–1 D
17 Sep Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D
14 Sep Accrington Stanley FC A 3–1 W
31 Aug Peterborough United FC A 0–3 L
24 Aug AFC Wimbledon H 3–1 W
Milton Keynes Dons FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
21 Sep Southend United FC H 0–1 L
17 Sep Ipswich Town FC H 0–1 L
14 Sep Blackpool FC A 3–0 W
07 Sep AFC Wimbledon H 2–1 W
31 Aug Accrington Stanley FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Sunderland AFC host Milton Keynes Dons FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Milton Keynes Dons FC that had 177 games and scored 240 goals.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Callum Brittain suffering a number of foals already.
  • 13' Poor challenge from Luke O'Nien. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke O'Nien is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Milton Keynes Dons FC.
  • 24' Max Power has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 24 minutes.
  • 28' What a moment for Luke O'Nien! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 35' Time for substitution for Milton Keynes Dons FC. Jordan Houghton is replaced by David Kasumu.
  • 40' David Kasumu has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Max Power is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Milton Keynes Dons FC's compact .
  • 52' Poor challenge from Chris Maguire. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 55' Against the run of play, George Williams has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 60' Milton Keynes Dons FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 61' The Milton Keynes Dons FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Bowery is withdrawn and Kieran Agard gets his opportunity.
  • 64' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Laurens De Bock exits the field as Denver Hume enters on 64.
  • 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Russell Martin on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Milton Keynes Dons FC backline.
  • 75' The 28-year-old Regan Poole has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Milton Keynes Dons FC team. Alex Gilbey is replaced by Hiram Boateng on 78 minute.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Will Grigg. He replaces Charlie Wyke on 81 minute.
  • 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
  • 90' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Lynden Gooch exits the field as George Dobson enters on 90.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Dean Lewington on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Milton Keynes Dons FC will be frustrated.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sunderland AFC 2-1 Milton Keynes Dons FC.

Lineups

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Tisdale

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cameron Jerome 2
Elliot Embleton 2
Ross Stewart 2
Max Power 2
Luke O'Nien 2
Lynden Gooch 1
Scott Fraser 1
Charlie Wyke 1

Head to Head

2019-09-28 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC

Sunderland AFC Form

2019-09-28 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2019-09-21 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2019-09-17 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2019-09-14 Accrington Stanley FC 1–3 Sunderland AFC W 2019-08-31 Peterborough United FC 3–0 Sunderland AFC L 2019-08-24 Sunderland AFC 3–1 AFC Wimbledon W

Milton Keynes Dons FC Form

2019-09-28 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2019-09-21 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Southend United FC L 2019-09-17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC L 2019-09-14 Blackpool FC 0–3 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2019-09-07 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 AFC Wimbledon W 2019-08-31 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57 Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sunderland AFC50% Draw26% Milton Keynes Dons FC24%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Sunderland AFC or Draw
76%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
50%
Sunderland AFC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sunderland AFC33% Draw46% Milton Keynes Dons FC21%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC

Handicap Sunderland AFC covers Push Milton Keynes Dons FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 22% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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