FM Preview: Milton Keynes Dons v Port Vale 21 Dec 2013

Last updated : 20 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale travel to take on Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium:MK on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Valiants.

The last time the two teams met at Milton Keynes Dons was back in August 2005, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2005/2006 Tue 04 Apr Port Vale 3 - 1 Milton Keynes League One
2005/2006 Mon 29 Aug Milton Keynes 0-0 Port Vale League One
2004/2005 Sat 12 Mar Milton Keynes 1 - 1 Port Vale League One
2004/2005 Tue 10 Aug Port Vale 3 - 2 Milton Keynes League One
1989/1990 Wed 04 Oct Wimbledon 3 - 0 Port Vale League Cup
1989/1990 Mon 18 Sep Port Vale 1 - 2 Wimbledon League Cup
1983/1984 Sat 21 Jan Port Vale 2 - 0 Wimbledon Third Division

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Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Valiants, and 8 goals against.

Milton Keynes Dons's 25 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Port Vale's 30 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Milton Keynes Dons 6 2 2 2 11 10 8
Port Vale 6 2 2 2 11 11 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Port Vale only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Stadium:MK will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Milton Keynes Dons Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Port Vale No sequences of note

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