FM Preview: Milton Keynes Dons v Walsall 25 Mar 2011

Last updated : 24 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium:MK on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Saddlers have recorded 2 wins, and Milton Keynes Dons have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2009, the The Dons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 07 Aug Walsall 1 - 2 Milton Keynes League One
2009/2010 Sat 08 May Walsall 2 - 1 Milton Keynes League One
2009/2010 Sat 10 Oct Milton Keynes 1-0 Walsall League One
2008/2009 Sat 25 Apr Milton Keynes 0 - 1 Walsall League One
2008/2009 Sat 22 Nov Walsall 0 - 3 Milton Keynes League One
2006/2007 Sun 25 Mar Milton Keynes 1 - 1 Walsall League Two
2006/2007 Sat 28 Oct Walsall 0 - 0 Milton Keynes League Two

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The Dons score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Saddlers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Milton Keynes Dons's total of 64 points from their 38 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One.

Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 39 points from their 38 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Milton Keynes Dons 6 5 1 0 11 2 16
Walsall 6 2 3 1 7 5 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Dons, as the Saddlers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Milton Keynes Dons Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Walsall Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.

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