Match report

Burton Albion and Milton Keynes Dons Draw 0-0 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
0–0
FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
May 7, 2023

Burton Albion and Milton Keynes Dons shared the points after playing to a 0-0 stalemate in a hard-fought League One encounter. Both sides had their chances but failed to break through, with Burton's A. Oshilaja and MK Dons' J. McEachran receiving yellow cards for fouls. The game saw several substitutions as both teams sought the breakthrough.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Burton Albion 0-0 Milton Keynes Dons
  • • J. McEachran (MK Dons) received a yellow card at minute 32 for a foul.
  • • A. Oshilaja (Burton Albion) was shown a yellow card at minute 53 for a foul.
  • • Substitutions included J. Walker off, D. Taylor on for Burton Albion and N. Holland off, C. Grant on for Milton Keynes Dons.

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 34 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 2 J. Brayford (D)
  • 5 S. Hughes (D)
  • 12 J. Moon (D)
  • 37 T. Hamer (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 4 A. Oshilaja (M)
  • 44 Z. Ashworth (M)
  • 17 M. Helm (F)
  • 21 M. Carayol (F)
  • 8 D. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Walker
  • 10 C. Kirk
  • 9 S. Winnall
  • 25 C. Gilligan
  • 24 J. Amissah
  • 30 B. Radcliffe
  • 27 T. Hewlett

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

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

Timeline

  1. Milton Keynes Dons
    32' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    J. McEachran

    Foul

  2. Burton Albion
    52' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Taylor · On: J. Walker
  3. Burton Albion
    53' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    A. Oshilaja

    Foul

  4. Milton Keynes Dons
    58' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. McEachran · On: D. Devoy
  5. Milton Keynes Dons
    63' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Grant · On: N. Holland
  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    79' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Kaikai · On: W. Grigg
  7. Burton Albion
    80' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Carayol · On: S. Winnall

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Milton Keynes Dons
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 64% 77%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 31
Corners 3 12
Total Passes 292 412
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 13
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 12
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 187 317
Shots Inside Box 3 23
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The yellow card given to MK Dons' McEachran at minute 32 affected the team's momentum as they adjusted to play without him.
  • ▸ Burton Albion's substitution of J. Walker for D. Taylor at minute 52 signalled a shift in tactics, trying to find gaps in the opposing defense.