FM Preview: Milton Keynes Dons v Portsmouth 06 Oct 2012

Last updated : 05 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Portsmouth fixture

Portsmouth travel to take on Milton Keynes Dons at stadium:mk on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Pompey have recorded 3 wins, and Milton Keynes Dons have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Milton Keynes Dons was back in March 2003, over five years ago, the Dons carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2002/2003 Tue 04 Mar Wimbledon 2-1 Portsmouth League Division One
2002/2003 Tue 01 Oct Portsmouth 1 - 3 Wimbledon League Cup
2002/2003 Tue 17 Sep Portsmouth 4 - 1 Wimbledon League Division One
2001/2002 Tue 12 Mar Portsmouth 1 - 2 Wimbledon League Division One
2001/2002 Wed 12 Sep Wimbledon 3 - 3 Portsmouth League Division One
2000/2001 Sat 20 Jan Portsmouth 2 - 1 Wimbledon League Division One
2000/2001 Tue 26 Dec Wimbledon 1 - 1 Portsmouth League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Dons score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Portsmouth have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Pompey have hit 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Milton Keynes Dons's total of 18 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Portsmouth see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 11 points from their 10 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Milton Keynes Dons 6 3 2 1 8 5 11
Portsmouth 6 3 0 3 9 9 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Portsmouth have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Milton Keynes Dons may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Milton Keynes Dons No sequences of note
Portsmouth 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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