FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Southampton are ready to welcome Milton Keynes Dons to St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The previous match played between the two at St. Marys was more than three years back, in January 2006, as the Saints squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 4-3 in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 07 JanSouthampton4-3Milton KeynesFAC
1999/2000Sun 14 MaySouthampton2 - 0WimbledonPREM
1999/2000Sat 30 OctWimbledon1 - 1SouthamptonPREM
1998/1999Sat 08 MayWimbledon0 - 2SouthamptonPREM
1998/1999Sat 19 DecSouthampton3 - 1WimbledonPREM
1997/1998Sat 11 AprSouthampton0 - 1WimbledonPREM
1997/1998Sun 07 DecWimbledon1 - 0SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Milton Keynes however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Southampton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 8 points from their 13 games thus far. Milton Keynes are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 26 points from 13 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Milton Keynes64027312

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Saints of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Milton Keynes, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Milton Keynes 6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.