In this week 23 match on the 18th of December, Burton Albion and Milton Keynes Dons will play a match in Burton-upon-Trent in a clash of these two closely matched League One teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. 13th placed Burton Albion is fresh off their 1-3 loss against Rotherham United. Freddie Ladapo struck first for Rotherham United in the 24th minute, then Kane Hemmings got the equalizer for Burton Albion in the 44th minute on a feed from Charlie Lakin. Burton Albion is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 9th placed Milton Keynes Dons, recorded a 1-2 loss against Oxford United. Hiram Boateng struck first for Milton Keynes Dons in the 11th minute on a feed from Troy Parrott, then in the 65th minute, Herbie Kane sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Matty Taylor But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 79th minute on a goal by Mark Sykes. Milton Keynes Dons is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Stadium Mk, Milton Keynes Dons won by a score of 1 to 0. Max Watters struck first for Milton Keynes Dons in the 65th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring At the end of 90 a dissapointed Burton Albion couldn’t manage to score, and Milton Keynes Dons took the shutout win.
Matt O’Riley has been the most prolific scorer on Milton Keynes Dons in the last 5 matches with two goals. Daniel Jebbison has been the most effective weapon for Burton Albion lately. The English midfielder has netted 3 goals in his last 5 matches.