Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons: match statistics
Milton Keynes Dons presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The visitors sit 5th in the table with a record of 16 wins, while Walsall is in 9th position with just 14 victories. A key factor is current form - MK Dons has earned 2.2 points per match in the last 5 games (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas the hosts have just 0.6 points per match without a single win. On the road, MK Dons scored an average of 2 goals per match with a conversion rate of 16%, which is double Walsall's 10% at home. The visitors' positive goal difference away (+12) compared to the hosts' modest record (+2) at home, along with a higher xG (1.41 vs 1.36), confirm the advantage for Milton Keynes Dons. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a real chance of securing three points.
Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Walsall played against Milton Keynes Dons in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Walsall has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Milton Keynes Dons has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Walsall scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.06. Milton Keynes Dons scores 1.88 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Walsall's games and 59% of Milton Keynes Dons's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 56%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Milton Keynes Dons has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.28 per game. Walsall takes 10.6 shots per game, while Milton Keynes Dons takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Walsall leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Milton Keynes Dons leads at halftime in 59% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Walsall's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Milton Keynes Dons, it is minutes 0-15 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 53% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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 decidedly better form and statistics this season. The visitors sit 5th in the table with a record of 16 wins, while Walsall is in 9th position with just 14 victories. A key factor is current form - MK Dons has earned 2.2 points per match in the last 5 games (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas the hosts have just 0.6 points per match without a single win. On the road, MK Dons scored an average of 2 goals per match with a conversion rate of 16%, which is double Walsall's 10% at home. The visitors' positive goal difference away (+12) compared to the hosts' modest record (+2) at home, along with a higher xG (1.41 vs 1.36), confirm the advantage for Milton Keynes Dons. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a real chance of securing three points.
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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
| Walsall | Milton Keynes Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Walsall · 2.2 pts / game - Milton Keynes Dons
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 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Walsall · 1.88 goals / game - Milton Keynes Dons
Walsall scores in 71% of games (22 of 31 meczów), while Milton Keynes Dons keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 meczów).
Milton Keynes Dons scores in 88% of games (28 of 32 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 29% (9 of 31 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 - Walsall
Over / Under - Milton Keynes Dons
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 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Walsall · 2 pts / game - Milton Keynes Dons
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Milton Keynes Dons - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 59% of games and wins 50%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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
Walsall
Milton Keynes Dons
* 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
| Walsall | Liga | Milton Keynes Dons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 53% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 26% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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 Walsall's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Milton Keynes Dons. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons?
The EFL League Two match finished Walsall 0:2 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 Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons?
Walsall score 1.29 goals per game on average and Milton Keynes Dons 1.88. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Walsall's matches and 59% of Milton Keynes Dons's.
What form are Walsall and Milton Keynes Dons in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 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 Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons?
The statistical background for Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons — 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.