England - EFL League TwoData current as of 12 September 2026

Milton Keynes Dons vs Barnet: match statistics

Milton Keynes Dons crest
Milton Keynes Dons
1 : 3half-time 1:1
Barnet crest
Barnet
165%(1.86)
X22%(3.50)
213%(3.75)

Milton Keynes Dons are in significantly better form, having earned 13 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to Barnet's mere 7 points. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table with an impressive record of 21 wins and a +19 goal difference at home, while Barnet sits only in 12th place. MK Dons stand out with offensive efficiency at home, scoring an average of 1.84 goals with a 14% conversion rate, and a solid defense (42% clean sheets). Barnet struggles with efficiency away from home (32% of matches without scoring a goal, conversion rate only 8%) and concedes an average of 1 goal per away match. Considering the hosts' advantage in form, league position, and home statistics, a Milton Keynes Dons victory is the most likely scenario. The slight chance of a draw stems from the fact that Barnet can play tight matches away (37% draws), but their poor recent form (only 1.4 points per match) limits these possibilities.

Milton Keynes Dons vs Barnet: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Milton Keynes Dons played Barnet in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.

Current form

Milton Keynes Dons: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Barnet: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.

Goal statistics

Milton Keynes Dons scores 1.97 and concedes 0.97 goals per match. Barnet scores 1.21 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.55 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Milton Keynes Dons 61%, Barnet 50%. Over 2.5: Milton Keynes Dons 55%, Barnet 39%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.

xG, shots and style

Barnet has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.40. Milton Keynes Dons: 12.3 shots per match, Barnet: 14.0.

Match halves

Milton Keynes Dons: half-time lead 63%, second-half goals 0.84. Barnet: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.61.

Goals by minute

Milton Keynes Dons: 31-45+ (17 goals). Barnet: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

League Two: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.

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 in significantly better form, having earned 13 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to Barnet's mere 7 points. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table with an impressive record of 21 wins and a +19 goal difference at home, while Barnet sits only in 12th place. MK Dons stand out with offensive efficiency at home, scoring an average of 1.84 goals with a 14% conversion rate, and a solid defense (42% clean sheets). Barnet struggles with efficiency away from home (32% of matches without scoring a goal, conversion rate only 8%) and concedes an average of 1 goal per away match. Considering the hosts' advantage in form, league position, and home statistics, a Milton Keynes Dons victory is the most likely scenario. The slight chance of a draw stems from the fact that Barnet can play tight matches away (37% draws), but their poor recent form (only 1.4 points per match) limits these possibilities.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
0 : 2
2nd half

Match statistics

51Possession (%)49
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
14Shots10
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
5Shots on target6
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1.51xG1.38
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
4Corners6
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
38Dangerous attacks44
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
13Fouls14
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1Cards2
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1.97Goals scored / match1.21
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
0.97Goals conceded / match1.11
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
49%Average possession56%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
4.63Shots on target / match4.5
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

12.29Shots per match14
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
4.63Shots on target4.5
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
16.1%Shot conversion8.6%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
49%Possession56%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1.4xG for1.65
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1.21xG against1.13
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

Shooting quality

Milton Keynes Dons: Efficient finishingBarnet: Dominant
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
Accuracy (shots on target)38%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.430.27

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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Milton Keynes Dons is 86% better for: last-5 form.

2.6 pts / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.4 pts / match - Barnet

Milton Keynes Dons
DWWWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
55% W29% D16% L
Season (W-D-L)
21-11-6
1.95 pts / match · goal difference +38
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
11-5-3
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWDWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.50Opponent xG: 1.21BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Barnet
WWLLD
Season result split
37% W32% D32% L
Season (W-D-L)
14-12-12
1.42 pts / match · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
7-7-5
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WLWLD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 1.20BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%

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 63% better for: goals scored per match.

1.97 goals / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.21 goals / match - Barnet

Milton Keynes Dons is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.97 goals / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.11 goals / match - Barnet

Milton Keynes Dons scoring profile: very strong

Milton Keynes Dons scores in 89% of matches (34 of 38 matches), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 37% (14 of 38 matches).

Barnet scoring profile: strong

Barnet scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Milton Keynes Dons keeps a clean sheet in 34% (13 of 38 matches).

75Goals scored (season)46
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
37Goals conceded (season)42
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
2.95Average goals in match2.32
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
13Goals scored (last 5)4
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
4Goals conceded (last 5)5
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

How often they score at least...

89%1 goal76%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
61%2 goals32%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
24%3 goals11%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
16%4 goals3%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

How often they concede at least...

66%1 goal63%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
26%2 goals34%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
5%3 goals11%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
0%4 goals3%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

61%
Milton Keynes Dons - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.23 of 38 matches
52%
League average

Goal patterns

13%BTTS at half-time24%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
3%BTTS in both halves3%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
39%Scored in both halves18%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

BTTS and goal count

47%Min. 3 goals and BTTS34%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
8%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
80%BTTS - last 540%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

84%Min. 1 goal before half-time66%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
42%Min. 2 goals before half-time34%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
24%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

2nd half

82%Min. 1 goal after half-time74%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
47%Min. 2 goals after half-time32%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

Match 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 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.11 pts / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.39 pts / match - Barnet

Milton Keynes Dons - half-time state
63% leading21% draw16% trailing
Barnet - half-time state
32% leading45% draw24% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.11Points per match (1st half)1.39
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1.13Goals scored (1st half)0.61
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
0.39Goals conceded (1st half)0.55
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1.53Average goals (1st half)1.16
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
74%Clean sheet before half-time61%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
29%No goal before half-time50%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

After half-time (2nd half)

1.55Points per match (2nd half)1.45
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
0.84Goals scored (2nd half)0.61
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
0.58Goals conceded (2nd half)0.55
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
1.42Average goals (2nd half)1.16
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
53%Clean sheet after half-time55%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet
42%No goal after half-time55%
Milton Keynes DonsBarnet

Milton Keynes Dons - second-half results

39% W37% D24% L
80
Half-time points
43
Half-time goals
+28
Goal difference (1st half)
59
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.11
PPG before half-time
Lead holding87%

Leads at half-time in 63% of matches and wins 55%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Barnet - second-half results

37% W34% D29% L
53
Half-time points
23
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
55
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.39
PPG before half-time
Lead holding116%

Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Milton Keynes Dons - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.601.80
Goals scored / match1.41.2
Goals conceded / match0.20.6
Average goals in match1.61.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference+6+3
Half-time: 80% leading - 20% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 7
Barnet - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.60
Goals scored / match0.20.6
Goals conceded / match0.40.6
Average goals in match0.61.2
1 goal40%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Milton Keynes Dons
ScoredConceded
14
5
0-15
12
7
16-30
17
3
31-45
8
2
46-60
9
8
61-75
15
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Barnet
ScoredConceded
7
6
0-15
6
3
16-30
10
12
31-45
5
5
46-60
5
8
61-75
13
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.63
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.5 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
103%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+52%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
68%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
3%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 33 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Milton Keynes Dons

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.81
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-17.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.57
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
147%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.65
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

Barnet

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.52
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.42
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.44
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
100%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
83%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.02
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

Milton Keynes DonsLigaBarnet
Average goals in match 2.952.55 2.32
Both teams scored 61%52% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 55%47% 39%
Clean sheets 34%27% 37%
Goal before half-time 84%67% 66%
Goal after half-time 82%76% 74%

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

2.55
Average goals per match
52%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.34
Home goals / match
1.21
Away goals / match
+11%
Home attack advantage
+10%
Home defence advantage
+6%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
43%
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. Milton Keynes DonsGoalJon Mellish
  2. BarnetYellow cardIdris Sheka Kanu
  3. Milton Keynes DonsSubstitutionOn: Aaron Graham John CollinsOff: Connor Lemonheigh-Evans
  4. BarnetYellow cardRomoney Crichlow-Noble
  5. Milton Keynes DonsSubstitutionOn: Joe TomlinsonOff: Jack Sanders
  6. BarnetSubstitutionOn: Joseph KizziOff: Romoney Crichlow-Noble
  7. Milton Keynes DonsYellow cardGethin Wynne Jones

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Milton Keynes Dons 0 - 1 - 0 Barnet. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Barnet FC
2 : 2
Milton Keynes Dons FC

FAQ

What was the result of Milton Keynes Dons vs Barnet?

The EFL League Two match finished Milton Keynes Dons 1:3 Barnet. 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 Barnet?

Milton Keynes Dons score 1.97 goals per game on average and Barnet 1.21. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Milton Keynes Dons's matches and 50% of Barnet's.

What form are Milton Keynes Dons and Barnet in?

Over the last 5 games Milton Keynes Dons have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Barnet 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

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

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