FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons FC match preview

Last updated : 01 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Milton Keynes Dons FC fixture

Sheff. Wed. prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons FC at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, Owls have recorded 8 wins, and Milton Keynes have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Hillsborough was just last season, in April 2003, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 05 AprSheff. Wed.4-2WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Sat 30 NovWimbledon3 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 06 MarSheff. Wed.1 - 2WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Sat 15 SepWimbledon1 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 10 FebWimbledon4 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 09 SepSheff. Wed.0 - 5WimbledonCHMP
1999/2000Wed 12 AprWimbledon0 - 2Sheff. Wed.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Dons, and 11 goals against.

Sheff. Wed. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 15 points from their 10 games so far. Milton Keynes are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 10 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.6123555
Milton Keynes631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Sheff. Wed. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Milton Keynes Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.