Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Milton Keynes Dons (2nd, 86 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Oldham Athletic (10th, 68 pts). Oldham Athletic had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.3/0.96 for Oldham Athletic and 1.87/0.98 for Milton Keynes Dons (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
The head-to-head ledger counts 20 games: 4 Oldham Athletic wins, 12 for Milton Keynes Dons, 4 draws, at 2.95 goals per meeting. 65% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 55%.
The venue was Boundary Park, with room for 13,512 spectators. On the scoreboard, Milton Keynes Dons led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Oldham Athletic: Mike Fondop (84') · Milton Keynes Dons: Marvin Ekpiteta (30')
Key stats
Possession: Oldham Athletic 59% · Milton Keynes Dons 41% · Total shots: 13-12 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 8-2