MILTON KEYNES. Milton Keynes Dons estinguishes Bradford City 4-1 with goals of Joe Tomlinson (4′), Jack Payne (31′), Max Dean (59′) and Alex Gilbey (90′). On the other side, Bradford City scored with ​Alex Gilliead (17′). Milton Keynes Dons took advantage of its better ball possession (57%).

The match was played at the Stadium mk stadium in Milton Keynes on Tuesday and it started at 7:45 pm local time. The referee was Matthew Corlett who was helped by Andrew Bennett and Shaun Farrer. The 4th official was Kevin Morris. The weather was moderate rain. The temperature was cold at 12.29 degrees Celsius or 54.12 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 75%.​

Match Statistics​

Milton Keynes Dons

4 - 1

Bradford City

  • 57 Ball Possession 43
Shots
  • 18 Total 7
  • 11 On Target 2
  • 5 Off Target 3
  • 2 Shots blocked 2
  • 95 Attack 165
  • 45 Dangerous attack 41
  • 62 Ball safe 50
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 4 Corners 0
  • 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
  • 6 Total 10
  • 0 Yellow Cards 4
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 3 Substitutions 5

Ball possession

Milton Keynes Dons was in firm control of the ball 57% while Bradford City was struggling with a 43% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Milton Keynes Dons had a more offensive attitude with 45 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 11 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Milton Keynes Dons won the match​.

Milton Keynes Dons shot 18 times, 11 on target, 5 off target. On the other side, Bradford City shot 7 times, 2 on target, 3 off target.

Cards

Milton Keynes Dons didn’t receive any yellow card. Talking about the opposition, Bradford City received 4 yellow cards (Ash Taylor, Sam Stubbs, Liam Ridehalgh and Kevin McDonald).

Match Timeline

Joe Tomlinson(goal)Jack Payne
4'
17'
Alex Gilliead(goal)Bobby Pointon
30'
Ash Taylor- Yellow
Jack Payne(goal)
31'
39'
Kevin McDonald- Yellow
52'
Liam Ridehalgh- Yellow
Max Dean(goal)Joe Tomlinson
59'
MJ Williams- sub ->Conor Grant
62'
64'
Daniel Oyegoke- sub ->Bobby Pointon
64'
70'
Sam Stubbs- Yellow
73'
Tyler Smith- sub ->Andy Cook
73'
Clarke Oduor- sub ->Kevin McDonald
77'
80'
Harry Chapman- sub ->Emmanuel Osadebe
Alex Gilbey(goal)
90'
89'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Stockport County
92
46
Wrexham
88
46
Mansfield Town
86
46
Milton Keynes Dons
78
46
Doncaster Rovers
71
46
Crewe Alexandra
71
46
Crawley Town
70
46
Barrow
69
46
Bradford City
69
46
AFC Wimbledon
65
46
Walsall
65
46
Gillingham
64
46
Harrogate Town
63
46
Notts County
61
46
Morecambe
58
46
Tranmere Rovers
57
46
Accrington Stanley
57
46
Newport County
55
46
Swindon Town
54
46
Salford City
51
46
Grimsby Town
49
46
Colchester United
45
46
Sutton United
42
46
Forest Green Rovers
42
46

After playing this match, Milton Keynes Dons will have 19 points like Harrogate Town to sit in the 16th place. On the other side, Bradford City will stay with 20 points like Salford City and Walsall to sit in the 15th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the League Two, Milton Keynes Dons will play away against Swindon Town on the 17th of February with a 12-6 head to head statistic in favor of Milton Keynes Dons (5 draws).

Bradford City will host Sutton United on the 17th of February with a 3-0 head to head in favor of Bradford City (1 draw).

Milton Keynes Dons – Formation

Milton Keynes Dons
G
Craig MacGillivray 1.Scotland
6.4
D
Jack Tucker 4.England
7.5
D
Warren O'Hora 5.Republic of Ireland
7.7
D
Daniel Harvie 21.Scotland
7.0
M
Cameron Norman 2.England
7.1
M
Alex Gilbey 8.England
7.8
90'
M
Jack Payne 11.England
8.2
31'
M
Joe Tomlinson 14.England
9.5
4'
M
C. Grant 16.Republic of Ireland
7.3
62'
F
Ethan Robson 17.England
6.8
89'
F
Max Dean 18.England
7.5
77' 59'
Substitutes
G
Michael Kelly 32.Republic of Ireland
D
Tommy Smith 15.New Zealand
D
Brooklyn Ilunga 19.England
M
MJ Williams 6.Wales
7.0
62'
M
Dawson Devoy 28.Republic of Ireland
6.4
89'
F
Jonathan Leko 7.England
F
Mo Eisa 10.Sudan
6.8
77'

Milton Keynes Dons started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).

The manager Mike Williamson decided to play with the following team: Craig MacGillivray (6.4), Warren O’Hora (7.7), Jack Tucker (7.5), Daniel Harvie (7.0), Cameron Norman (7.1), Alex Gilbey (7.8), Conor Grant (7.3), Joe Tomlinson (9.5), Jack Payne (8.2), Max Dean (7.5) and Ethan Robson (6.8).

The home team had on the bench: MJ Williams (7.0), Jonathan Leko, Mo Eisa (6.8), Tommy Smith, Brooklyn Ilunga, Dawson Devoy (6.4) and Michael Kelly.

Substitutions

Milton Keynes Dons made 3 changes: Conor Grant for MJ Williams (62′), Max Dean for Mo Eisa (77′) and Ethan Robson for Dawson Devoy (89′).

Best player: Joe Tomlinson​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Milton Keynes Dons was Joe Tomlinson.

His rating is (9.5) with 1 goal, 50 passes (74% accurate) and 5 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 7. He performed 4 crosses. He hit the woodwork once times.

Bradford City – Formation

Bradford City
G
Harry Lewis 1.England
7.5
D
Brad Halliday 2.England
6.4
D
Liam Ridehalgh 3.England
6.3
52'
D
Ash Taylor 4.Wales
5.8
30'
D
Sam Stubbs 15.England
6.4
70'
M
Emmanuel Osadebe 8.Republic of Ireland
6.4
80'
M
Alex Gilliead 11.England
7.3
17'
M
Bobby Pointon 23.England
6.7
64'
M
Kevin McDonald 26.Scotland
6.7
73' 39'
M
Adam Wilson 33.England
6.4
64'
F
Andy Cook 9.England
7.0
73'
Substitutes
G
Colin Doyle 13.Republic of Ireland
D
Matty Platt 5.England
D
Daniel Oyegoke 22.England
6.3
64'
M
Clarke Oduor 12.Kenya
6.8
73'
M
Harry Chapman 20.England
6.3
80'
F
Tyler Smith 14.England
6.7
73'
F
Rayhaan Tulloch 34.England
6.7
64'

Bradford City started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Mark Hughes played with: Harry Lewis (7.5), Brad Halliday (6.4), Ash Taylor (5.8), Sam Stubbs (6.4), Liam Ridehalgh (6.3), Alex Gilliead (7.3), Kevin McDonald (6.7), Adam Wilson (6.4), Emmanuel Osadebe (6.4), Bobby Pointon (6.7) and Andy Cook (7.0).

The following players were sitting on the bench: Matty Platt, Clarke Oduor (6.8), Colin Doyle, Tyler Smith (6.7), Harry Chapman (6.3), Daniel Oyegoke (6.3) and Rayhaan Tulloch (6.7).

Substitutions

Bradford City made 5 changes: Bobby Pointon for Daniel Oyegoke (64′), Kevin McDonald for Clarke Oduor (73′), Andy Cook for Tyler Smith (73′), Emmanuel Osadebe for Harry Chapman (80′) and Adam Wilson for Rayhaan Tulloch (64′).

Best player: Harry Lewis​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Bradford City was the goalkeeper: Harry Lewis. His rating is 7.45. He performed 7 saves.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the League Two.​