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Milton Keynes Dons vs Northampton: result 3-1 and analysis

EFL TrophyGroup Stage - 2Kick-off on September 8, 2020 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Milton Keynes Dons
3-1
Northampton

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What was the result of Milton Keynes Dons vs Northampton?

Milton Keynes Dons won 3-1 on September 8, 2020.

Goalscorers

  • 13′Joseph Nathan MillsNorthampton
  • 34′R. PooleMilton Keynes Dons
  • 74′S. NombeMilton Keynes Dons
  • 77′M. SorinolaMilton Keynes Dons

Official lineup for Milton Keynes Dons vs Northampton

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Milton Keynes Dons

4-4-2
  1. 19S. Nombe
  2. 20J. Mason
  1. 8D. Kasumu
  2. 18L. Sørensen
  3. 24J. Houghton
  4. 29M. Sorinola
  1. 15W. O'Hora
  2. 5R. Poole
  3. 6B. Cargill
  4. 3D. Lewington
  1. 22L. Walker

Northampton

5-3-2
  1. 11R. Korboa
  2. 9H. Smith
  1. 20M. Warburton
  2. 8R. Watson
  3. 27Christopher Gaël Missilou
  1. 15L. Račić
  2. 6F. Horsfall
  3. 5C. Bolger
  4. 2Michael Grant Harriman
  5. 23Joseph Nathan Mills
  1. 13J. Mitchell
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Milton Keynes Dons have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Northampton have 7, 0 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Milton Keynes Dons
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 5, 2020Coventry(home)0-1League Cup
Aug 25, 2020Arsenal(home)1-4Friendlies Clubs
Aug 22, 2020Coventry(home)2-3Friendlies Clubs
Aug 21, 2020Norwich(away)0-6Friendlies Clubs
Aug 18, 2020Stevenage(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Northampton
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 5, 2020Cardiff(home)3-0League Cup
Aug 29, 2020Luton(home)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Aug 22, 2020Leyton Orient(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Jun 29, 2020Exeter City(away)4-0League Two
Jun 22, 2020Cheltenham(away)3-0League Two

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Milton Keynes Dons wins, 2 draws, 2 Northampton wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Dec 29, 2018Northampton 2-2 Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two
Oct 20, 2018Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 NorthamptonLeague Two
Jan 20, 2018Northampton 2-1 Milton Keynes DonsLeague One
Sep 26, 2017Milton Keynes Dons 0-0 NorthamptonLeague One
Jan 21, 2017Milton Keynes Dons 5-3 NorthamptonLeague One
Sep 4, 2016Northampton 3-2 Milton Keynes DonsLeague One

Last archived meeting: Northampton vs Milton Keynes Dons on Dec 29, 2018

How many goals should we expect?

Milton Keynes Dons score 1.0 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Northampton score 1.5 and concede 1.2.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Milton Keynes Dons1.01.729/156/15
Northampton1.51.274/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Milton Keynes Dons sit 4th in EFL Trophy (0 points from 3 matches) and Northampton sit 1st (9 points from 3 matches).

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1NorthamptonGroup 113300619
4Milton Keynes DonsGroup 1230031100

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