FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons FC match preview

Last updated : 03 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Chesterfield v Milton Keynes Dons FC fixture

Chesterfield play host to Milton Keynes Dons FC at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the Spireites have won one and drawn one.

The last time the two teams met at Chesterfield was amazingly over twenty years ago, in November 1981, with Chesterfield running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Third Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1981/1982Sat 24 AprWimbledon3 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
1981/1982Sat 28 NovChesterfield2-0WimbledonLGE1
1979/1980Sat 01 MarWimbledon1 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
1979/1980Sat 20 OctChesterfield0 - 0WimbledonLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Spireites in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Chesterfield, Milton Keynes are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Dons have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 13 points from the 6 games they have played so far. Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 4 points from their 6 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield63127610
Milton Keynes62048116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chesterfield fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Spireites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Won 5 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Milton Keynes 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.