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Northampton vs Milton Keynes Dons

20 January 2018 at 15:00Sixfields Stadium, Northampton
Referee: Brett Huxtable

Match Summary

Northampton defeated Milton Keynes Dons 2:1. The match was played in League One 2017.

Rivalry since 2012

Northampton vs Milton Keynes Dons Head to Head Results· 16

Total goals
53 · 3.3/match
Both scored
9/16 · 56%
Over 2.5
10/16 · 63%

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Highest-scoring game: 53 v 2017

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Northampton2wins
2draws8 meetings
Milton Keynes Dons4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Northampton.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 38.6%Draw 29.0%Away 36.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.402.75
Max2.663.502.79
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market36.5%28.3%35.2%
Public market37.2%27.9%34.9%

Northampton vs Milton Keynes Dons — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Northampton
Result vs. Market: Northampton (39%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

NorthamptonHalf-time:21Milton Keynes Dons
16Shots11
8Shots on target8

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

20 Feb 202120/211.61/3.85/5.75
3 Nov 202020/213.87/3.50/1.96
26/09/1717/182.07/3.47/3.76
20/01/1817/182.59/3.44/2.77
9 Apr 201616/172.35/3.41/3.14
21/01/1716/172.00/3.56/3.91
28/04/0908/092.35/3.10/3.06
16/08/0808/092.11/3.19/3.28

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Northampton

W 119D 108L 187
Over 2.548
Goals scored457

Away Record: Milton Keynes Dons

W 267D 167L 245
Over 2.549
Goals scored944

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026