MK Dons 3-2 Cheltenham
Updated
MK Dons won: MK Dons 3-2 Cheltenham in the League Two (Round 16) on Sat, 16 Nov 2024 at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. MK Dons goals: Alex Gilbey 22', Ellis Harrison 75', Laurence Maguire 86'. Cheltenham goals: Luke Young 6', George Miller 13'. Expected goals: 1.55-0.93. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Alex Gilbey (8.4).
Match report
MK Dons beat Cheltenham 3-2
MK Dons came from behind to beat Cheltenham 3-2 at Stadium MK on Saturday 16 November in the League Two.
Luke Young put Cheltenham ahead on 6' (0-1), George Miller made it 0-2 on 13', Alex Gilbey pulled one back for MK Dons on 22' (1-2), Ellis Harrison levelled for MK Dons on 75' (2-2) and Laurence Maguire restored MK Dons' lead on 86' (3-2).
Laurence Maguire's 86' strike proved decisive.
MK Dons had 58% of the ball, shots were 7-12 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.55-0.93.
Alex Gilbey (Milton Keynes Dons) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 7,333. Referee: Jacob Miles.
Match stats
| MK Dons | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 | 0.93 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 22 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 305 (66%) | 170 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 4 |
Lineups
MK Dons (3-4-2-1): Thomas McGill, Luke Offord, Michael Jordan Williams, Laurence Maguire, Aaron Nemane, Joe Tomlinson, Joe White, Kane Thompson-Sommers, Stephen Wearne, Alex Gilbey, Scott Hogan
Cheltenham (4-2-3-1): Joe Day, Lewis Payne, Ibrahim Bakare, Scot Bennett, Tom Bradbury, Liam Kinsella, Luke Young, Jordan Thomas, Joel Colwill, Ethon Archer, George Miller
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Luke Young (Cheltenham)
- 13' · Goal · George Miller (Cheltenham)
- 22' · Goal · Alex Gilbey (MK Dons)
- 34' · Yellow card · Kane Thompson-Sommers (MK Dons)
- 45'+5 · Substitution · Dean Lewington for Michael Jordan Williams (MK Dons)
- 46' · Substitution · Callum Hendry for Joe Tomlinson (MK Dons)
- 46' · Substitution · Liam Kelly for Kane Thompson-Sommers (MK Dons)
- 68' · Substitution · Liam Dulson for Joel Colwill (Cheltenham)
- 69' · Substitution · Ellis Harrison for Stephen Wearne (MK Dons)
- 75' · Goal · Ellis Harrison (MK Dons)
- 79' · Substitution · Lewis Shipley for George Miller (Cheltenham)
- 86' · Goal · Laurence Maguire (MK Dons)
- 88' · Substitution · Ryan Bowman for Ibrahim Bakare (Cheltenham)
- 88' · Substitution · Matt Taylor for Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 88' · Substitution · Tom Pett for Lewis Payne (Cheltenham)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2008: MK Dons 8, draws 3, Cheltenham 1.
Questions
Who won MK Dons vs Cheltenham?
MK Dons won, 3-2 (League Two) on Sat, 16 Nov 2024.
When and where is MK Dons vs Cheltenham?
Sat, 16 Nov 2024, 15:00 UTC at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between MK Dons and Cheltenham?
In 12 league meetings since 2008: MK Dons 8 wins, 3 draws, Cheltenham 1 wins (goals 30-15).