MORECAMBE. Milton Keynes Dons overcame Morecambe 3-1 thanks to M. Dean who scored in the 31st and 90th minute. Milton Keynes Dons capitalized on its better ball possession (59%).
The match was played at the Mazuma Stadium stadium in Morecambe on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. In front of 4,551 spectators. The referee was Lewis Smith with the support of Darren Williams and Kevin Mulraine. The 4th official was Johnathon Bickerdike. The weather was overcast clouds. The temperature was cold at 9.93 degrees Celsius or 49.87 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 86%.
Match Statistics
- 41 Ball Possession 59
Shots
- 9 Total 20
- 4 On Target 7
- 3 Off Target 2
- 2 Shots blocked 11
- 103 Attack 82
- 46 Dangerous attack 34
- 88 Ball safe 98
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 5
- 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 12 Total 12
- 3 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 1
Ball possession
Milton Keynes Dons had a strong ball possession 59% while Morecambe was struggling with a 41% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Morecambe had a more offensive attitude with 46 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 4 were on target. Even so, Milton Keynes Dons found a way to find the solution to win this encounter.
Morecambe shot 9 times, 4 on target, 3 off target. Talking about the opposition, Milton Keynes Dons shot 20 times, 7 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Morecambe received 3 yellow cards (Jordan Slew, James Connolly and John Joshua Mckiernan). Talking about the opposition, Milton Keynes Dons received 2 yellow cards (M. Williams and MJ Williams).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Morecambe stays with 31 points to remain in the 12th place. Regarding the opposition, Milton Keynes Dons will has 33 points to remain in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the League Two, Morecambe will play away with Bradford City on the 26th of December with a 9-5 head to head statistic in favor of Bradford City (4 draws).
Milton Keynes Dons will host Colchester United on the 26th of December with a 10-5 head to head statistic in favor of Milton Keynes Dons (5 draws).
Morecambe – Formation
Morecambe
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90'
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Morecambe started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Ged Brannan decided to play with the following team: Adam Smith , Joel Senior , James Connolly , Jacob Bedeau , David Tutonda , Yann Songo’o , Eli King , Tom Bloxham , John Joshua Mckiernan , Adam Mayor and Jordan Slew .
The home team had on the bench: Christopher Stokes, Jacob Davenport, Cammy Smith , Jake Taylor , Charlie Brown , Max Melbourne and George Pedley.
Substitutions
Morecambe made 4 changes: Tom Bloxham for Charlie Brown (77′), Yann Songo’o for Jake Taylor (77′), John Joshua Mckiernan for Cammy Smith (86′) and David Tutonda for Max Melbourne (86′).
Player of the match: Adam Mayor
The player that probably impressed the most for Morecambe was Adam Mayor.
His rating is with 17 passes (53% accurate) and 5 key passes. He won 3 duels out of 4. He performed 13 crosses.
Milton Keynes Dons – Formation
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Mike Williamson played with: Craig MacGillivray , MJ Williams , Warren O’Hora , Dean Lewington , Cameron Norman , Jack Payne , Ethan Robson , Joe Tomlinson , Alex Gilbey , Max Dean and Conor Grant .
They had on the bench: Jonathan Leko , Ellis Harrison, Mo Eisa, Tommy Smith, Dawson Devoy, Michael Kelly and Callum Tripp.
Substitutions
Milton Keynes Dons made only 1 change substituting Conor Grant for Jonathan Leko (66′).
Player of the match: Max Dean
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Milton Keynes Dons was Max Dean.
His rating is with 2 goals, 29 passes (60% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 6 duels out of 10.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the League Two.
- Wrexham – Newport County – 2-0
- Tranmere Rovers – Swindon Town – 2-1
- Sutton United – Mansfield Town – 0-2
- Morecambe – Milton Keynes Dons – 1-3
- Grimsby Town – Harrogate Town – 1-2
- Accrington Stanley – Walsall – 2-1
