FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons FC match preview

Last updated : 21 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chesterfield v Milton Keynes Dons FC fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons FC at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Spireites.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was just last season, in September 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw 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:
2005/2006Sat 15 OctMilton Keynes0 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 01 JanMilton Keynes1 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 04 SepChesterfield2-2Milton KeynesLGE1
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's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While Spireites have scored 7, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

Milton Keynes's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Dons have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 56 points from their 43 games played so far, Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 46 points from their 43 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield61237115
Milton Keynes6303789

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Recreation Ground for the Spireites and the Madmen are unable to see past Milton Keynes claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Milton Keynes 6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.