Milton Keynes Dons vs Bristol Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
27/01/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 29
  • Referee: Hicks C. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.871.01
Ball possession
54%46%
Total shots
1214
Shots on target
33
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
43
Passes
67% (201/300)61% (160/262)
Yellow cards
33
Expected goals (xG)
1.871.01
xG on target (xGOT)
1.140.27
Total shots
1214
Shots on target
33
Shots off target
65
Blocked shots
36
Shots inside the box
79
Shots outside the box
55
Hit the woodwork
20
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
43
Touches in opposition box
1418
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
33
Free kicks
1810
Passes
67% (201/300)61% (160/262)
Long passes
33% (22/66)29% (22/77)
Passes in final third
41% (38/92)48% (51/107)
Crosses
13% (2/16)15% (2/13)
Expected assists (xA)
0.900.61
Throw ins
2835
Fouls
1018
Tackles
69% (9/13)65% (13/20)
Duels won
6961
Clearances
4826
Interceptions
74
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
32
xGOT faced
0.271.14
Goals prevented
0.270.14

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 27', Paterson C. 🟨,
  • 28', Harbottle R. 🟨,
  • 40', Offord L. 🟨,
  • 45+7', 1 - 0, Paterson C. , Collins A. (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Matete J. , Kelly L. ,
  • 63', Harrison E. , Rijks M. ,
  • 68', Senior J. , Akhamrich Y. ,
  • 76', Nemane A. , Jones G. ,
  • 77', Mola C. , Conteh K. ,
  • 83', Paterson C. , Hogan S. ,
  • 84', Wiles B. , Lemonheigh-Evans C. ,
  • 89', Conteh K. 🟨,
  • 90', Sparkes J. 🟨,
  • 90', Kelly L. 🟨,
  • 90+4', Collins A. , Ekpiteta M. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Milton Keynes Dons
59.2%
Draw
23.7%
Bristol Rovers
17.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53.4% 26.6% 20%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.3% 22.1% 24.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Milton Keynes Dons has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Milton Keynes Dons's performance.
  • Bristol Rovers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Milton Keynes Dons than the current prediction. (-14.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Milton Keynes Dons that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bristol Rovers than the current prediction. (+7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Bristol Rovers could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.58
    (1.72)
    3.93
    (3.45)
    5.43
    (4.58)
    7.2%
    (9.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 4 Selected Experts predict this event. MK Dons (votes: 2 - 50%). Tie (votes: 2 - 50%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • AH -1 - MK Dons (2.01) (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 1, 2nd Half - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 1.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 1 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • AH -0.75 - MK Dons (1.73) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • AH 0 - Bristol Rovers (4.15) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Users Predictions: Milton Keynes Dons will win (4 of 5 users predict this - 80%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 44.94%100%.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 11 Selected Experts predict this event. MK Dons (votes: 7 - 63.6%). Bristol Rovers (votes: 2 - 18.2%). Tie (votes: 2 - 18.2%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One and 22).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, MK Dons won 3.
    • In recent matches, MK Dons has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Bristol Rovers's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • MK Dons may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, MK Dons is considered a favorite.
    • There will not play in MK Dons: Collar W. (Inactive) Mendez-Laing N. (Inactive) Thompson N. (Inactive) Tomlinson J. (Inactive) Wilson K. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Bristol Rovers: McEachran J. (Inactive) Morton C. (Inactive) Omochere P. (Injury) Southam-Hales M. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in MK Dons: Hepburn-Murphy R. (Inactive) Maguire L. (Inactive)
    • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, MK Dons won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 17:12. (average 1.4:1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, MK Dons won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:5. (average 1.6:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers were as follows:
    11.10.2025 Bristol Rovers - Milton Keynes Dons 0:4
    04.02.2023 Bristol Rovers - Milton Keynes Dons 0:2
    13.12.2022 Bristol Rovers - Milton Keynes Dons 4:1
    11.10.2022 Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers 0:1
    Latest results of Milton Keynes Dons
    Latest results of Bristol Rovers
    English League Two Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley422314567:412683
    2MK Dons422113877:423576
    3Notts Co422371271:452676
    4Cambridge Utd412014758:312774
    5Swindon432281367:511674
    6Salford422341557:50773
    7Chesterfield411814963:521168
    8Crewe421991461:501166
    9Oldham4117141052:351765
    10Grimsby4018111159:431665
    11Barnet4217131257:471064
    12Walsall4217111452:46662
    13Colchester4216121456:451160
    14Fleetwood4214131551:53-255
    15Bristol Rovers421642246:62-1652
    16Accrington411491840:46-651
    17Gillingham4112131648:60-1249
    18Shrewsbury421282239:66-2744
    19Cheltenham4011101944:67-2343
    20Crawley428132140:62-2237
    21Tranmere41992348:71-2336
    22Newport42972641:72-3134
    23Barrow41892438:65-2733
    24Harrogate42892534:64-3033

          Promotion ~ League One
          Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Relegation ~ National League