Milton Keynes Dons vs Colchester United: match statistics
Milton Keynes Dons are showing significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per game in their last five matches, while Colchester United manage only 1.4 points. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and demonstrate impressive efficiency in home games with a 56% win rate, averaging 1.89 goals scored and just 0.89 conceded per match. Colchester have a weaker away record (33% wins, 33% draws, 33% losses) and a concerning 28% rate of away matches without scoring. The xG difference confirms the hosts' superiority (1.42 xG For compared to 1.19 xG For the visitors), and MK Dons' positive home goal difference (+18) versus Colchester's neutral away goal difference (+0) further supports the home side. Taking all statistics into account, especially MK Dons' excellent run of four wins in their last five matches, a comfortable home victory is predicted.
Milton Keynes Dons vs Colchester United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Milton Keynes Dons played against Colchester United in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Milton Keynes Dons has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Colchester United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Milton Keynes Dons scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Colchester United scores 1.39 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Milton Keynes Dons's games and 53% of Colchester United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 33%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Milton Keynes Dons has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.37 per game. Milton Keynes Dons takes 12.1 shots per game, while Colchester United takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Milton Keynes Dons leads at halftime in 62% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Colchester United leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Milton Keynes Dons's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (16 goals). For Colchester United, it is minutes 0-15 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Milton Keynes Dons are showing significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per game in their last five matches, while Colchester United manage only 1.4 points. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and demonstrate impressive efficiency in home games with a 56% win rate, averaging 1.89 goals scored and just 0.89 conceded per match. Colchester have a weaker away record (33% wins, 33% draws, 33% losses) and a concerning 28% rate of away matches without scoring. The xG difference confirms the hosts' superiority (1.42 xG For compared to 1.19 xG For the visitors), and MK Dons' positive home goal difference (+18) versus Colchester's neutral away goal difference (+0) further supports the home side. Taking all statistics into account, especially MK Dons' excellent run of four wins in their last five matches, a comfortable home victory is predicted.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Milton Keynes Dons | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Milton Keynes Dons is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.4 pts / game - Colchester United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Milton Keynes Dons is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.39 goals / game - Colchester United
Milton Keynes Dons is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.08 goals / game - Colchester United
Milton Keynes Dons scores in 89% of games (33 of 37 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 meczów).
Colchester United scores in 69% of games (25 of 36 meczów), while Milton Keynes Dons keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 37 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Milton Keynes Dons
Over / Under - Colchester United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Milton Keynes Dons is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.08 pts / game - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.28 pts / game - Colchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Milton Keynes Dons - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 62% of games and wins 54%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Milton Keynes Dons
Colchester United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Milton Keynes Dons | Liga | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.55 | • 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 52% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Milton Keynes Dons's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Colchester United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Milton Keynes Dons vs Colchester United?
The EFL League Two match finished Milton Keynes Dons 1:0 Colchester United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Milton Keynes Dons vs Colchester United?
Milton Keynes Dons score 2.00 goals per game on average and Colchester United 1.39. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Milton Keynes Dons's matches and 53% of Colchester United's.
What form are Milton Keynes Dons and Colchester United in?
Over the last 5 games Milton Keynes Dons have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Colchester United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Milton Keynes Dons vs Colchester United?
The statistical background for Milton Keynes Dons vs Colchester United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.