FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons FC match preview

Last updated : 28 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons FC v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. pack their bags to visit Milton Keynes Dons FC at National Hockey Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, The Owls have recorded 4 wins, and Milton Keynes have come away with 9 victories.

The previous match played between the two at National Hockey Stadium was within the last three years, in November 2002, with Milton Keynes running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 02 OctSheff. Wed.1 - 1Milton KeynesLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons FC have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 5 conceded.

The The Owls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Owls, and 8 goals against.

Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 25 points from their 28 games thus far. Sheff. Wed. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 50 points from 29 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes62136107
Sheff. Wed.642011214

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Owls have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from National Hockey Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Sheff. Wed. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
9 games since last defeat.