FM Preview: Southampton v Milton Keynes Dons 02 Apr 2011

Last updated : 01 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southampton v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Southampton prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 games played, Saints have recorded 7 wins, and Milton Keynes Dons have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Marys was just last season, in February 2010, with Southampton running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Wed 15 Sep Milton Keynes 2 - 0 Southampton League One
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Milton Keynes 0 - 3 Southampton League One
2009/2010 Tue 09 Feb Southampton 3-1 Milton Keynes (Associate Members)
2009/2010 Wed 20 Jan Milton Keynes 0 - 1 Southampton (Associate Members)
2009/2010 Sat 24 Oct Southampton 3 - 1 Milton Keynes League One
2005/2006 Sat 07 Jan Southampton 4 - 3 Milton Keynes F.A. Cup
1999/2000 Sun 14 May Southampton 2 - 0 Wimbledon Premiership

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

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Saints, with 3 goals against.

Milton Keynes Dons's away form is equally impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Those games have seen the The Dons pummel 14 goals, and let in 7.

Southampton are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 65 points from 36 games.

Milton Keynes Dons's total of 65 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Southampton 6 4 1 1 11 3 13
Milton Keynes Dons 6 5 1 0 12 3 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at St. Marys for the Saints and the Madmen are unable to see past Milton Keynes Dons claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Southampton Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Milton Keynes Dons 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
9 games since last defeat.

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