Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Stun Walsall 4-1 in League One Clash

Walsall
Walsall
1–4
FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
Apr 30, 2017

Milton Keynes Dons stunned Walsall with a 4-1 victory in a high-intensity League One match. The Dons dominated early, scoring through R. Muirhead and B. Reeves, before S. O'Keefe and H. Barnes added to their tally. Walsall briefly rallied with a goal from E. Öztürmer, but the visitors held on to secure a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • Milton Keynes Dons: 4 goals (R. Muirhead, B. Reeves, S. O'Keefe, H. Barnes)
  • • Walsall: 1 goal (E. Öztürmer)
  • • Key assist: B. Reeves to R. Muirhead (11th minute)
  • • Substitutions: Walsall (F. Cuvelier off for M. Candlin, K. Morris off for K. Roberts at 46th minute)
  • • Substitutions: Milton Keynes Dons (G. Rasulo on for D. Potter, C. Brittain on for B. Reeves, K. Agard on for R. Muirhead at 76th minute)

Lineups

Walsall

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 4 J. O'Connor
  • 2 J. Edwards (M)
  • 32 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 5 J. McCarthy (D)
  • 24 K. Roberts (D)
  • 7 A. Chambers (M)
  • 6 G. Dobson (M)
  • 10 E. Oztumer (M)
  • 36 M. Candlin (F)
  • 33 A. Makris (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 F. Cuvelier
  • 11 K. Morris
  • 15 L. Kinsella
  • 20 A. Bakayoko
  • 22 J. Sangha
  • 25 Q. Kouhyar
  • 37 B. Ganley

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 19 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 3 D. Lewington (D)
  • 2 G. Baldock (M)
  • 10 B. Reeves (D)
  • 12 George Benjamin Williams (D)
  • 24 B. Tilney (F)
  • 8 D. Potter (M)
  • 11 S. O'Keefe (M)
  • 6 E. Upson (M)
  • 18 H. Barnes (F)
  • 16 R. Muirhead (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Rasulo
  • 21 C. Brittain
  • 14 K. Agard
  • 1 D. Martin
  • 23 P. Downing
  • 30 B. Thomas-Asante
  • 35 H. Logan

Timeline

  1. Milton Keynes Dons
    11' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Muirhead · Assist: B. Reeves
  2. Milton Keynes Dons
    32' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Reeves
  3. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Candlin · On: F. Cuvelier
  4. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Roberts · On: K. Morris
  5. Milton Keynes Dons
    71' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    S. O'Keefe
  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    76' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Potter · On: G. Rasulo
  7. Milton Keynes Dons
    76' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Reeves · On: C. Brittain
  8. Milton Keynes Dons
    80' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Muirhead · On: K. Agard
  9. Walsall
    84' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Öztümer · Assist: K. Morris
  10. Milton Keynes Dons
    85' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Barnes

Match Stats

Stat Walsall Milton Keynes Dons
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 7 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box 1 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Milton Keynes Dons took a quick lead with goals by R. Muirhead and B. Reeves in the first half, setting the tone for their dominance.
  • ▸ Walsall's late goal by E. Öztürmer (84th minute) offered a brief glimmer of hope, but H. Barnes' response for the Dons (85th minute) sealed the victory.