Match report

Milton Keynes Dons Draw 4-4 with Barnsley in League One Thriller

Milton Keynes Dons

4–4

Barnsley

Apr 29, 2023

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Apr 29, 2023 · FT

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In a high-scoring encounter filled with drama, Milton Keynes Dons and Barnsley shared the spoils at Stadium MK. Both teams showcased their attacking prowess as they ended up drawing 4-4 in an enthralling League One clash.

Key Facts

• Milton Keynes Dons: Mohamed Eisa (2), J. Leko, Warren O'Hora
• Barnsley: J. Norwood (2), M. Watters (2)
• Yellow cards: J. McEachran (MK Dons) and Liam Kitching, J. Benson (Barnsley)
• Substitutions: Multiple changes from both teams, including Bradley Johnson on for MK Dons
• Final score: Milton Keynes Dons 4–4 Barnsley

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

1 J. Cumming (G)
24 S. Kaikai (D)
5 W. O'Hora (D)
4 J. Tucker (D)
3 D. Lewington (D)
2 T. Watson (D)
42 P. Maghoma (M)
6 J. McEachran (M)
16 C. Grant (M)
12 J. Leko (F)
10 M. Eisa (F)

Substitutes

14 B. Johnson
28 D. Devoy
29 M. Dean
33 Z. Jules
9 W. Grigg
23 F. Ravizzoli
11 N. Holland

Barnsley

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

1 H. Isted (G)
24 R. Cundy (D)
12 B. Thomas (D)
5 L. Kitching (D)
2 J. Williams (M)
10 J. Benson (M)
8 H. Kane (M)
16 L. Thomas (M)
7 N. Cadden (M)
31 S. Tedić (F)
9 J. Norwood (F)

Substitutes

17 B. Cotter
47 M. Watters
3 J. Russell
23 O. Shaw
40 B. Collins
44 D. Cole
26 Z. Larkeche

Timeline

19' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card

J. McEachran

Foul
23' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card

Liam Kitching

Foul
30' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal

J. Norwood · Assist: Herbie Kane
48' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Penalty

Mohamed Eisa
50' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card

J. Benson

Foul
52' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal

J. Leko · Assist: S. Kaikai
61' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal

Mohamed Eisa · Assist: P. Maghoma
64' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1

Off: Robbie Cundy · On: B. Cotter
64' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2

Off: S. Tedić · On: M. Watters
69' Milton Keynes Dons Goal · Normal Goal

Warren O'Hora · Assist: J. McEachran
73' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal

J. Norwood · Assist: M. Watters
74' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Benson · On: J. Russell
74' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Norwood · On: O. Shaw
75' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal

M. Watters · Assist: O. Shaw
77' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. McEachran · On: Bradley Johnson
78' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Grant · On: D. Devoy
85' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Leko · On: M. Dean
85' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4

Off: S. Kaikai · On: Zak Jules
85' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 5

Off: Mohamed Eisa · On: W. Grigg
86' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal

M. Watters
90'+2 Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card

Bradley Johnson

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	Milton Keynes Dons	Barnsley
Fouls	9	7
Pass Accuracy	81%	83%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	17	17
Corners	7	3
Total Passes	411	530
Yellow Cards	2	2
Blocked Shots	6	5
Shots on Target	8	9
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	3	3
Possession	44%	56%
Accurate Passes	332	442
Shots Inside Box	12	10
Saves	5	4
Shots Outside Box	5	7

Key Match Notes

▸ Mohamed Eisa's penalty in the 48th minute and subsequent goal at 61 minutes gave Milton Keynes Dons a commanding lead, but Barnsley fought back with two goals from M. Watters in quick succession.
▸ Warren O'Hora’s goal for MK Dons secured a three-goal advantage before Barnsley rallied again with two late strikes from M. Watters to level the match.