FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons FC match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons FC v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Milton Keynes Dons FC at The National Hockey Stadium on Monday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Valiants.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 12 MarMilton Keynes1 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Tue 10 AugPort Vale3 - 2Milton KeynesLGE1
1989/1990Wed 04 OctWimbledon3 - 0Port ValeLGEC
1989/1990Mon 18 SepPort Vale1 - 2WimbledonLGEC
1983/1984Sat 21 JanPort Vale2 - 0WimbledonLGE1
1983/1984Sat 17 SepWimbledon4 - 2Port ValeLGE1
1982/1983Sat 23 AprWimbledon1 - 0Port ValeLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons FC have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The The Dons's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Port Vale is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Valiants have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 4 points from their 5 games thus far. Port Vale are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 10 points from 5 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes6132686
Port Vale63127810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Valiants out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Milton Keynes. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Port Vale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.