FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons FC match preview

Last updated : 06 May 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons FC v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Tranmere Rvs. travel to take on Milton Keynes Dons FC at The National Hockey Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Rovers.

The last time the two teams met at Milton Keynes was just over four years ago, in August 2000, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 27 NovTranmere Rvs.2 - 0Milton KeynesLGE1
2000/2001Sat 23 DecTranmere Rvs.0 - 4WimbledonCHMP
2000/2001Sat 12 AugWimbledon0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1994/1995Sun 29 JanTranmere Rvs.0 - 2WimbledonFAC
1982/1983Tue 15 MarWimbledon4 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE2
1982/1983Sat 02 OctTranmere Rvs.0 - 2WimbledonLGE2
1980/1981Sat 07 MarWimbledon2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons FC losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Tranmere Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 48 points from their 45 games thus far. Tranmere Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 79 points from 45 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes6213657
Tranmere Rvs.63125410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rovers of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at The National Hockey Stadium with Tranmere Rvs. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Tranmere Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.