Match report

Rochdale Stuns Milton Keynes Dons 3-0 in League One

Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
0–3
FT
Rochdale
Rochdale
May 9, 2021

Rochdale stunned League One rivals Milton Keynes Dons with a comprehensive 3-0 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The visitors capitalized on their early opportunities, with goals from A. Morley, J. Keohane, and S. Humphrys sealing the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Milton Keynes Dons 0–3 Rochdale
  • • Goals: A. Morley (46'), J. Keohane (50'), S. Humphrys (85')
  • • Yellow Card: D. Kasumu (Milton Keynes Dons, 23')
  • • Substitutions: E. Laird for L. Thompson (MK Dons, 31'), A. Surman for M. O'Riley (MK Dons, 56'), J. McEachran for J. Bird (MK Dons, 68'), B. Ilunga for M. O'Riley (MK Dons, 69')
  • • Rochdale made multiple substitutions: A. Odoh for O. Rathbone (72'), A. Newby for C. Grant (72'), S. Humphrys for J. Beesley (79'), Jimmy Ryan for A. Morley (87'), E. Brierley for Stephen Dooley (87')

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Fisher (G)
  • 3 D. Lewington (D)
  • 4 Z. Jules (D)
  • 6 H. Darling (D)
  • 29 M. Sorinola (M)
  • 12 E. Laird (M)
  • 16 A. Surman (M)
  • 5 J. McEachran (M)
  • 10 S. Fraser (F)
  • 8 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 9 W. Grigg (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 17 M. O'Riley
  • 27 J. Bird
  • 39 B. Ilunga
  • 18 L. Sørensen
  • 28 J. Davies
  • 1 L. Nicholls

Rochdale

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Lynch (G)
  • 4 J. McNulty (D)
  • 6 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 3 G. Osho (D)
  • 16 M. Done (M)
  • 7 S. Dooley (M)
  • 13 J. Keohane (M)
  • 14 O. Rathbone (F)
  • 8 A. Morley (M)
  • 17 C. Grant (M)
  • 11 J. Beesley (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Odoh
  • 10 A. Newby
  • 9 S. Humphrys
  • 20 J. Ryan
  • 24 E. Brierley
  • 1 G. Bazunu
  • 21 M. Lund

Timeline

  1. Milton Keynes Dons
    23' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kasumu

    Foul

  2. Milton Keynes Dons
    31' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Laird · On: L. Thompson
  3. Rochdale
    46' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Morley
  4. Rochdale
    50' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Keohane · Assist: O. Rathbone
  5. Milton Keynes Dons
    56' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Surman · On: M. O'Riley
  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    68' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McEachran · On: J. Bird
  7. Milton Keynes Dons
    69' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. O'Riley · On: B. Ilunga
  8. Rochdale
    72' Rochdale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Rathbone · On: A. Odoh
  9. Rochdale
    72' Rochdale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Grant · On: A. Newby
  10. Rochdale
    79' Rochdale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Beesley · On: S. Humphrys
  11. Rochdale
    85' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Humphrys · Assist: A. Odoh
  12. Rochdale
    87' Rochdale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Morley · On: Jimmy Ryan
  13. Rochdale
    87' Rochdale subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Stephen Dooley · On: E. Brierley

Match Stats

Stat Milton Keynes Dons Rochdale
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 522 439
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 1 5
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 455 375
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rochdale's early goal by A. Morley in the 46th minute set the tone, breaking Milton Keynes Dons' defensive resolve and giving them the psychological edge.
  • ▸ The second goal by J. Keohane just four minutes later in the 50th minute solidified Rochdale's control, leaving MK Dons struggling to find a way back into the match.