Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Stun Plymouth with 5-0 Rout in League One

Plymouth
Plymouth
0–5
FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
Apr 30, 2022

Milton Keynes Dons secured an emphatic 5-0 victory over Plymouth in a crucial League One fixture at Home Park on Saturday. The Dons' performance was spearheaded by striker S. Twine, who netted three goals, while H. Darling also contributed to the rout with his goal and an assist from J. McEachran.

Key Facts

  • • S. Twine scored three goals for Milton Keynes Dons at minutes 17, 40, and 60.
  • • H. Darling netted a goal in the 43rd minute assisted by J. McEachran.
  • • J. Houghton was red-carded after receiving his second yellow card within two minutes in injury time of the first half.
  • • Plymouth made three substitutions: M. Gillesphey, L. Jephcott, and J. Garrick replaced A. Randell, N. Ennis, and Joe Edwards respectively.

Lineups

Plymouth

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 6 D. Scarr (D)
  • 17 S. Sessegnon (M)
  • 27 R. Law (M)
  • 10 D. Mayor (M)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 7 R. Broom (M)
  • 14 J. Garrick (F)
  • 31 L. Jephcott (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Randell
  • 11 N. Ennis
  • 8 J. Edwards
  • 36 F. Craske
  • 33 R. Crichlow-Noble
  • 25 C. Burton
  • 9 R. Hardie

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 3 D. Lewington (D)
  • 21 D. Harvie (M)
  • 5 W. O'Hora (D)
  • 6 H. Darling (D)
  • 29 K. Kessler
  • 16 J. McEachran (M)
  • 8 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 9 S. Twine (F)
  • 14 C. Coventry (M)
  • 20 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Kemp
  • 19 C. Wickham
  • 7 M. Smith
  • 23 F. Ravizzoli
  • 18 H. Boateng
  • 11 T. Corbeanu
  • 15 A. Baldwin

Timeline

  1. Milton Keynes Dons
    17' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Twine
  2. Plymouth
    32' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wilson

    Foul

  3. Milton Keynes Dons
    40' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Twine
  4. Plymouth
    42' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Houghton

    Foul

  5. Milton Keynes Dons
    43' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Darling · Assist: J. McEachran
  6. Plymouth
    45'+2 Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Houghton

    Foul

  7. Plymouth
    45'+2 Plymouth Card · Red Card
    J. Houghton

    Foul

  8. Plymouth
    46' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gillesphey · On: A. Randell
  9. Plymouth
    46' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Jephcott · On: N. Ennis
  10. Milton Keynes Dons
    60' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Twine · Assist: D. Kasumu
  11. Plymouth
    65' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Garrick · On: Joe Edwards
  12. Milton Keynes Dons
    69' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. McEachran · On: Daniel Kemp
  13. Milton Keynes Dons
    77' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Twine
  14. Milton Keynes Dons
    78' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Twine · On: C. Wickham
  15. Milton Keynes Dons
    81' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kasumu · On: M. Smith

Match Stats

Stat Plymouth Milton Keynes Dons
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 88%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 22
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 354 539
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 4 11
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 281 474
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum swung decisively in favor of Milton Keynes Dons when S. Twine scored the opening goal in the 17th minute.
  • ▸ Plymouth's early red card to J. Houghton left them a man down and struggling, leading to further goals by Milton Keynes Dons including two more from S. Twine.