England - EFL League TwoData current as of 12 September 2026

Milton Keynes Dons vs Harrogate Town: match statistics

165%(1.37)
X22%(5.00)
213%(8.00)

Milton Keynes Dons presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The hosts occupy 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and a goal difference of +15 in home matches, where they win 53% of fixtures. Harrogate Town, as the last team in the league table (24th place), has a poor away record—only 18% wins on the road and a negative goal difference of -9. MK Dons scores an average of 1.76 goals per home match, while the guests score merely 0.76 goals away. The recent form of both teams also speaks in favor of the hosts—MK Dons earned 2.2 points per game in the last 5 matches with a WWDWD streak, while Harrogate has 1.8 PPG. The qualitative, statistical advantage, and the hosts' form point to their certain victory in this match.

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

Key match information

Milton Keynes Dons played Harrogate Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 4:1.

Current form

Milton Keynes Dons: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Harrogate Town: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Milton Keynes Dons scores 1.85 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Harrogate Town scores 0.71 and concedes 1.49. League average: 2.55 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Milton Keynes Dons 59%, Harrogate Town 43%. Over 2.5: Milton Keynes Dons 53%, Harrogate Town 31%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.

xG, shots and style

Milton Keynes Dons has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.26. Milton Keynes Dons: 12.1 shots per match, Harrogate Town: 11.3.

Match halves

Milton Keynes Dons: half-time lead 59%, second-half goals 0.79. Harrogate Town: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.43.

Goals by minute

Milton Keynes Dons: 0-15 (13 goals). Harrogate Town: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

League Two: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.

Head-to-head

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

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 hosts occupy 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and a goal difference of +15 in home matches, where they win 53% of fixtures. Harrogate Town, as the last team in the league table (24th place), has a poor away record—only 18% wins on the road and a negative goal difference of -9. MK Dons scores an average of 1.76 goals per home match, while the guests score merely 0.76 goals away. The recent form of both teams also speaks in favor of the hosts—MK Dons earned 2.2 points per game in the last 5 matches with a WWDWD streak, while Harrogate has 1.8 PPG. The qualitative, statistical advantage, and the hosts' form point to their certain victory in this match.

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Half-by-half

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

Match statistics

57Possession (%)43
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
17Shots15
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
9Shots on target4
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
2.06xG1.48
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
7Corners2
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
48Dangerous attacks34
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
11Fouls10
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
1Cards0
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

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 DonsHarrogate Town
1.85Goals scored / match0.71
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
1Goals conceded / match1.49
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
49%Average possession48%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
4.53Shots on target / match3.4
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

12.06Shots per match11.34
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
4.53Shots on target3.4
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
15.4%Shot conversion6.3%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
49%Possession48%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
1.38xG for1.26
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
1.21xG against1.76
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

Shooting quality

Milton Keynes Dons: Efficient finishingHarrogate Town: Balanced
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
Accuracy (shots on target)38%30%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.410.21

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 22% better for: last-5 form.

2.2 pts / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.8 pts / match - Harrogate Town

Milton Keynes Dons
WWDWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
50% W32% D18% L
Season (W-D-L)
17-11-6
1.82 pts / match · goal difference +29
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
9-5-3
Last 5 at home
3-2-0
DWWWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.58Opponent xG: 0.94BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%
Harrogate Town
WDWDD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
17% W26% D57% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-9-20
0.77 pts / match · goal difference -27
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-3-0
1.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
3-6-8
Last 5 away
1-2-2
DLLDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.62Opponent xG: 1.24BTTS: 60%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 161% better for: goals scored per match.

1.85 goals / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 0.71 goals / match - Harrogate Town

Milton Keynes Dons is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.

1 goals / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.49 goals / match - Harrogate Town

Milton Keynes Dons scoring profile: very strong

Milton Keynes Dons scores in 88% of matches (30 of 34 matches), while Harrogate Town keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 matches).

Harrogate Town scoring profile: mixed

Harrogate Town scores in 57% of matches (20 of 35 matches), while Milton Keynes Dons keeps a clean sheet in 35% (12 of 34 matches).

63Goals scored (season)25
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
34Goals conceded (season)52
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
2.85Average goals in match2.2
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
7Goals scored (last 5)5
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
3Goals conceded (last 5)3
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

How often they score at least...

88%1 goal57%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
59%2 goals11%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
21%3 goals3%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
12%4 goals0%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

How often they concede at least...

65%1 goal83%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
29%2 goals43%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
6%3 goals20%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
0%4 goals3%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

* 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.

59%
Milton Keynes Dons - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.20 of 34 matches
53%
League average

Goal patterns

12%BTTS at half-time14%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
3%BTTS in both halves3%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
35%Scored in both halves3%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

BTTS and goal count

44%Min. 3 goals and BTTS23%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS9%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
40%BTTS - last 560%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

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.

Full match - team comparison (Over)

1st half

82%Min. 1 goal before half-time63%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
41%Min. 2 goals before half-time17%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
21%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

2nd half

82%Min. 1 goal after half-time74%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
44%Min. 2 goals after half-time37%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
9%Min. 3 goals after half-time9%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

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 125% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2 pts / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 0.89 pts / match - Harrogate Town

Milton Keynes Dons - half-time state
59% leading24% draw18% trailing
Harrogate Town - half-time state
14% leading46% draw40% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2Points per match (1st half)0.89
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
1.06Goals scored (1st half)0.29
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
0.41Goals conceded (1st half)0.63
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
1.47Average goals (1st half)0.91
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
74%Clean sheet before half-time49%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
32%No goal before half-time74%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per match (2nd half)0.86
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
0.79Goals scored (2nd half)0.43
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
0.59Goals conceded (2nd half)0.86
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
1.38Average goals (2nd half)1.29
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
53%Clean sheet after half-time40%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town
44%No goal after half-time66%
Milton Keynes DonsHarrogate Town

Milton Keynes Dons - second-half results

38% W35% D26% L
68
Half-time points
36
Half-time goals
+22
Goal difference (1st half)
51
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding85%

Leads at half-time in 59% of matches and wins 50%. 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.

Harrogate Town - second-half results

14% W43% D43% L
31
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-12
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
-15
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.89
PPG before half-time
Lead holding121%

Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

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

Milton Keynes Dons - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.201.40
Goals scored / match0.80.6
Goals conceded / match0.20.4
Average goals in match1.01.0
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+3+1
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 80% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Harrogate Town - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.601.40
Goals scored / match0.60.4
Goals conceded / match0.40.2
Average goals in match1.00.6
1 goal60%40%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 80% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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
13
5
0-15
10
6
16-30
13
3
31-45
6
1
46-60
8
8
61-75
13
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Harrogate Town
ScoredConceded
4
5
0-15
5
9
16-30
1
8
31-45
5
5
46-60
3
12
61-75
7
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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

2.52
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.7 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
99%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
51%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+58%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 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.
+0.17
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.68
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-17.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.47
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
136%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.38
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

Harrogate Town

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.50
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+7.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.55
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.27
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
60%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
110%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+1.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% 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 DonsLigaHarrogate Town
Average goals in match 2.852.55 2.20
Both teams scored 59%53% 43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 53%47% 31%
Clean sheets 35%27% 17%
Goal before half-time 82%69% 63%
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
53%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.36
Home goals / match
1.19
Away goals / match
+14%
Home attack advantage
+13%
Home defence advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
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. Harrogate TownGoalTobias Brenan
  2. Milton Keynes DonsYellow cardJack Sanders
  3. Milton Keynes DonsGoalRushian Hepburn-Murphy
  4. Milton Keynes DonsGoalLuke William OffordAssist: Daniel Crowley
  5. Milton Keynes DonsSubstitutionOn: Scott HoganOff: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
  6. Milton Keynes DonsGoalAaron Graham John CollinsAssist: Aaron Evans Nemane
  7. Milton Keynes DonsGoalBen WilesAssist: Liam Anthony Kelly
  8. Harrogate TownSubstitutionOn: Sam WallerOff: Henry Gray
  9. Milton Keynes DonsSubstitutionOn: Joe TomlinsonOff: Luke William Offord
  10. Harrogate TownSubstitutionOn: Jack Levi SuttonOff: Tobias Brenan
  11. Harrogate TownSubstitutionOn: George ThomsonOff: Stephen Winston Duke-McKenna
  12. Milton Keynes DonsSubstitutionOn: Jonathan LekoOff: 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.

Alex ChilowiczMatches officiated: 8
2.75Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 238%Home wins50%Draws13%Away wins

Head-to-head

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

FAQ

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

The EFL League Two match finished Milton Keynes Dons 4:1 Harrogate Town. 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 Harrogate Town?

Milton Keynes Dons score 1.85 goals per game on average and Harrogate Town 0.71. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Milton Keynes Dons's matches and 43% of Harrogate Town's.

What form are Milton Keynes Dons and Harrogate Town in?

Over the last 5 games Milton Keynes Dons have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Harrogate Town 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).

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

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