FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Milton Keynes Dons at The National Hockey Stadium on Monday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 8 games played, Robins have recorded 1 wins, and Milton Keynes have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2005, with Milton Keynes running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 12 SepSwindon Town2 - 1Milton KeynesLGE2
2005/2006Sat 15 AprSwindon Town0 - 1Milton KeynesLGE1
2005/2006Sat 01 OctMilton Keynes3 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2004/2005Fri 25 MarMilton Keynes1 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 14 AugSwindon Town2 - 1Milton KeynesLGE1
1993/1994Sat 23 AprSwindon Town2 - 4WimbledonPREM
1993/1994Sat 06 NovWimbledon3 - 0Swindon TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Dons, with 4 goals against.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Milton Keynes are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 51 points from their 25 games. Swindon Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 47 points from 25 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes660016518
Swindon Town63128710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Dons. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Won 3 successive home games.
12 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 6 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Swindon Town 7 games since last away draw.