Walsall 4-2 MK Dons
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 4-2 MK Dons in the League Two (Round 27) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: David Okagbue 32', Liam Gordon 46', Harry Williams 67', Albert Adomah 81'. MK Dons goals: Scott Hogan 14', Kane Thompson-Sommers 85'. Expected goals: 3.69-0.42. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Albert Adomah (8.3).
Match report
Walsall beat MK Dons 4-2
Walsall came from behind to beat MK Dons 4-2 at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Saturday 18 January in the League Two.
Scott Hogan put MK Dons ahead on 14' (0-1), David Okagbue levelled for Walsall on 32' (1-1), Liam Gordon restored Walsall's lead on 46' (2-1), Harry Williams made it 3-1 on 67', Albert Adomah made it 4-1 on 81' and Kane Thompson-Sommers pulled one back for MK Dons on 85' (4-2).
Walsall had 33% of the ball, shots were 24-6 (9-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.69-0.42. Walsall were the better side on chances, too.
Albert Adomah (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 6,144. Referee: Scott Oldham.
Match stats
| Walsall | MK Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.69 | 0.42 |
| Total shots | 24 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 6 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 145 (59%) | 422 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 24 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 2 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, Oisin McEntee, Ryan Stirk, Jamie Jellis, Liam Gordon, Jamille Matt, Albert Adomah
MK Dons (3-4-2-1): Thomas McGill, Luke Offord, Nico Lawrence, Sam Sherring, Aaron Nemane, Joe Tomlinson, Liam Kelly, Jay Williams, Daniel Crowley, Alex Gilbey, Scott Hogan
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Scott Hogan (MK Dons)
- 23' · Yellow card · Jay Williams (MK Dons)
- 26' · Yellow card · Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 27' · Yellow card · Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 32' · Goal · David Okagbue (Walsall)
- 46' · Goal · Liam Gordon (Walsall)
- 49' · Yellow card · David Okagbue (Walsall)
- 58' · Yellow card · Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 59' · Substitution · Kane Thompson-Sommers for Jay Williams (MK Dons)
- 67' · Goal · Harry Williams (Walsall)
- 68' · Substitution · Joe White for Liam Kelly (MK Dons)
- 74' · Substitution · Charlie Lakin for Oisin McEntee (Walsall)
- 74' · Substitution · Callum Hendry for Scott Hogan (MK Dons)
- 74' · Substitution · Ellis Harrison for Joe Tomlinson (MK Dons)
- 79' · Substitution · Josh Gordon for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 80' · Yellow card · Luke Offord (MK Dons)
- 81' · Goal · Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 85' · Goal · Kane Thompson-Sommers (MK Dons)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 2004: Walsall 9, draws 10, MK Dons 11.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs MK Dons?
Walsall won, 4-2 (League Two) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs MK Dons?
Sat, 18 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and MK Dons?
In 30 league meetings since 2004: Walsall 9 wins, 10 draws, MK Dons 11 wins (goals 28-38).