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Cheltenham vs Milton Keynes Dons

26 December 2018 at 15:00Whaddon Road, Cheltenham

Match Summary

Cheltenham defeated Milton Keynes Dons 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2018.

Rivalry since 2011

Cheltenham vs Milton Keynes Dons Head to Head Results· 11

Cheltenham and Milton Keynes Dons have met 11 times — Cheltenham won 1, Milton Keynes Dons won 7, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Milton Keynes Dons leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.36 per match (11 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Milton Keynes Dons are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2026.

Total goals
37 · 3.4/match
Both scored
7/11 · 64%
Over 2.5
8/11 · 73%

Recent Meetings

07/02/26League Two
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22/03/25League Two
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16/11/24League Two
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15/04/23League One
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29/10/22League One
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30/08/22EFL Trophy
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08/03/22League One
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04/09/21League One
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06/10/18League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 23 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Cheltenham have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Milton Keynes Dons show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

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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Goals in This Fixture

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

3.8

Average goals per game

83%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Milton Keynes Dons dominates

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

draws
0
6 meetings

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.

7 Feb 202625/264.20/3.70/1.71
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16 Aug 202525/261.55/4.00/5.65
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22 Mar 202524/252.20/3.39/3.22
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16 Nov 202424/251.75/3.89/4.33
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26 Dec 201818/194.12/3.44/1.98
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6 Oct 201818/191.60/4.19/5.59
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Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

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 24.3%Draw 29.1%Away 50.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.401.95
Max4.203.502.00
Market favourite:Milton Keynes Dons · Slight favourite

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 market23.2%28.2%48.6%
Public market23.3%27.9%48.8%

Cheltenham vs Milton Keynes Dons — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cheltenham
Result vs. Market: Milton Keynes Dons (51%)

Result differed from 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.

CheltenhamHalf-time:21Milton Keynes Dons
18Shots12
7Shots on target2

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: Cheltenham

W 234D 194L 252
Over 2.545
Goals scored842

Away Record: Milton Keynes Dons

W 138D 62L 76
Over 2.553
Goals scored450

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026