England - EFL League TwoData current as of September 12, 2026

Swindon Town vs Milton Keynes Dons: match statistics

130%(2.87)
X25%(3.50)
245%(2.37)

Milton Keynes Dons presents a significantly better form than Swindon Town, evidenced by 2.2 points per game in their last five matches compared to a mere 1.0 for the hosts. The visitors sit 2nd in the table and boast an impressive undefeated streak in their last five fixtures (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas Swindon has won only once during the same period. MK Dons stands out with a much higher goal-scoring efficiency on the road (2.11 goals per match) and better shot conversion (18% vs 14%). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+18) compared to the hosts' home record (+12), along with a low percentage of matches without scoring (6% vs 17%), point to the offensive superiority of the Milton Keynes squad. Taking all statistics into account, Milton Keynes Dons has a realistic chance of victory, though Swindon's home pitch advantage might make it a closely contested match.

Swindon Town vs Milton Keynes Dons: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Swindon Town played against Milton Keynes Dons in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:2.

Recent form

Swindon Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Milton Keynes Dons has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Swindon Town scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 1.19. Milton Keynes Dons scores 2.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 58% of Swindon Town's games and 61% of Milton Keynes Dons's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 56%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Swindon Town has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.40 per game. Swindon Town takes 12.5 shots per game, while Milton Keynes Dons takes 12.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Swindon Town leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Milton Keynes Dons leads at halftime in 61% and scores 0.86 after halftime.

When the teams score

Swindon Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Milton Keynes Dons, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 54% 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 presents a significantly better form than Swindon Town, evidenced by 2.2 points per game in their last five matches compared to a mere 1.0 for the hosts. The visitors sit 2nd in the table and boast an impressive undefeated streak in their last five fixtures (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas Swindon has won only once during the same period. MK Dons stands out with a much higher goal-scoring efficiency on the road (2.11 goals per match) and better shot conversion (18% vs 14%). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+18) compared to the hosts' home record (+12), along with a low percentage of matches without scoring (6% vs 17%), point to the offensive superiority of the Milton Keynes squad. Taking all statistics into account, Milton Keynes Dons has a realistic chance of victory, though Swindon's home pitch advantage might make it a closely contested match.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

54Possession (%)46
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
12Shots10
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
5Shots on target3
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
1.32xG1.02
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
5Corners6
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
28Dangerous attacks24
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
6Fouls12
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
2Cards1
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
1.64Goals scored / game2
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
1.19Goals allowed / game1
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
53%Average possession49%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
4.92Shots on target / game4.72
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.47Shots per game12.19
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
4.92Shots on target4.72
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
13.1%Shot conversion16.4%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
53%Possession49%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
1.42xG for1.4
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
1.4xG against1.22
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

Shooting quality

Swindon Town: Efficient finishingMilton Keynes Dons: Efficient finishing
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
Accuracy (shots on target)39%39%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.42

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Milton Keynes Dons is 120% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Swindon Town · 2.2 pts / game - Milton Keynes Dons

Swindon Town
LWLDD
Season result split
53% W17% D31% L
Season (W-D-L)
19-6-11
1.75 pts / game · goal difference +16
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-4-4
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WWWLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.40BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 80%
Milton Keynes Dons
DWDWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
53% W31% D17% L
Season (W-D-L)
19-11-6
1.89 pts / game · goal difference +36
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
9-6-3
Last 5 away
3-2-0
DWWDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.4Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.43Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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 22% better for: goals scored per game.

1.64 goals / game - Swindon Town · 2 goals / game - Milton Keynes Dons

Milton Keynes Dons is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.19 goals / game - Swindon Town · 1 goals / game - Milton Keynes Dons

Swindon Town scoring profile: very strong

Swindon Town scores in 86% of games (31 of 36 meczów), while Milton Keynes Dons keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 of 36 meczów).

Milton Keynes Dons scoring profile: very strong

Milton Keynes Dons scores in 89% of games (32 of 36 meczów), while Swindon Town keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 meczów).

59Goals scored (season)72
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
43Goals conceded (season)36
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
2.83Average goals per game3
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
7Goals scored (last 5)12
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
9Goals conceded (last 5)3
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal89%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
58%2 goals61%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
19%3 goals25%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
0%4 goals17%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

How often they concede at least...

69%1 goal67%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
36%2 goals28%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
11%3 goals6%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
3%4 goals0%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

* 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.

61%
Milton Keynes Dons - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.22 of 36 meczów
54%
League average

Goal patterns

31%BTTS at half-time14%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
8%BTTS in both halves3%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
25%Scored in both halves39%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

BTTS and goal count

53%Min. 3 goals and BTTS47%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
11%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
100%BTTS - last 560%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

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.

1st half

72%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
44%Min. 2 goals before half-time44%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
17%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
58%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

Game halveswhen 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 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.33 pts / game - Swindon Town · 2.06 pts / game - Milton Keynes Dons

Swindon Town - half-time state
28% leading50% draw22% trailing
Milton Keynes Dons - half-time state
61% leading22% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.33Points per game (1st half)2.06
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
0.78Goals scored (1st half)1.14
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
0.58Goals conceded (1st half)0.42
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
1.36Average goals (1st half)1.56
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
50%Clean sheet before half-time72%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
47%No goal before half-time31%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

After half-time (2nd half)

1.56Points per game (2nd half)1.58
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
0.86Goals scored (2nd half)0.86
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
0.61Goals conceded (2nd half)0.58
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
1.47Average goals (2nd half)1.44
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
56%Clean sheet after half-time53%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons
42%No goal after half-time42%
Swindon TownMilton Keynes Dons

Swindon Town - second-half results

36% W47% D17% L
48
Half-time points
28
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
56
Second-half points
+9
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding189%

Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Milton Keynes Dons - second-half results

42% W33% D25% L
74
Half-time points
41
Half-time goals
+26
Goal difference (1st half)
57
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.06
PPG before half-time
Lead holding87%

Leads at halftime in 61% of games and wins 53%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Swindon Town - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.401.60
Goals scored / game0.21.2
Goals allowed / game0.81.0
Average goals per game1.02.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet20%40%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-3+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Milton Keynes Dons - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.202.20
Goals scored / game1.21.2
Goals allowed / game0.20.4
Average goals per game1.41.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+5+4
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 6

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Swindon Town
ScoredConceded
10
10
0-15
6
4
16-30
12
7
31-45
7
5
46-60
10
5
61-75
14
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Milton Keynes Dons
ScoredConceded
14
5
0-15
12
7
16-30
15
3
31-45
8
1
46-60
9
8
61-75
14
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.92
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
113%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
60%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-66%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
77%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Swindon Town

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.02
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.43
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.22
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
121%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.75
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
24% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
24%

Milton Keynes Dons

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.18
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.82
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-18.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.60
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.22
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
165%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
74%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.31
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).

Teams vs league

Swindon TownLigaMilton Keynes Dons
Average goals per game 2.832.57 3.00
Both teams scored 58%54% 61%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 64%47% 56%
Clean sheets 31%26% 33%
Goal before half-time 72%68% 83%
Goal after half-time 75%77% 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.57
Average goals per game
54%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.36
Home goals / game
1.21
Away goals / game
+12%
Home attack advantage
+11%
Home defensive advantage
+8%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Swindon TownYellow cardWilliam Wright
  2. Milton Keynes DonsYellow cardDaniel Crowley
  3. Swindon TownYellow cardDavid Wayne Hoilett
  4. Milton Keynes DonsSubstitutionOn: Scott HoganOff: Daniel Crowley
  5. Swindon TownSubstitutionOn: Oliver James PalmerOff: Ryan Sirous Tafazolli
  6. Swindon TownSubstitutionOn: Filozofe MabeteOff: Oliver Anthony Clarke
  7. Milton Keynes DonsGoalMarvin EkpitetaAssist: Scott Hogan
  8. Milton Keynes DonsSubstitutionOn: Rushian Hepburn-MurphyOff: Aaron Graham John Collins

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Jamie O'ConnorMatches officiated: 8
2.63Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 250%Home wins38%Draws13%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Swindon Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Milton Keynes Dons. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Swindon Town vs Milton Keynes Dons?

The EFL League Two match finished Swindon Town 1:2 Milton Keynes Dons. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Swindon Town vs Milton Keynes Dons?

Swindon Town score 1.64 goals per game on average and Milton Keynes Dons 2.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Swindon Town's matches and 61% of Milton Keynes Dons's.

What form are Swindon Town and Milton Keynes Dons in?

Over the last 5 games Swindon Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Milton Keynes Dons 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Swindon Town vs Milton Keynes Dons?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Swindon Town vs Milton Keynes Dons: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.