In this week 44 match on Apr 19th, Oxford United will host Milton Keynes Dons at The Kassam Stadium in a clash of these two closely matched League One teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. 8th placed Oxford United is fresh off their 3-2 win against Fleetwood Town. Nathan Holland struck first for Oxford United in the 2nd minute, then Cameron Brannagan added another in the 7th minute on a feed from Nathan Holland. Oxford United is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Milton Keynes Dons recorded a 2-3 loss against Sheffield Wednesday. Saido Berahino scored the first goal for Sheffield Wednesday in the 10th minute, then Lee Gregory added another in the 20th minute. Milton Keynes Dons looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches.
On Dec 11th, Milton Keynes Dons hosted Oxford United in their last match together. Oxford United won by a score of 2 to 1. 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 Finally they completed the comback victory in the 79th minute on a goal by Mark Sykes to cap off a wild match.
Troy Parrott has been the most effective weapon for Milton Keynes Dons lately. The Irish attacker has netted 3 goals in his last five matches. Oxford United is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Luke McNally and Matty Taylor each only have 1 goal in their last 5.