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Last updated : 21 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Darlington fixture

Milton Keynes prepare to entertain Darlington at Stadium:MK on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The fixture has produced 2 draws, with 3 wins being posted by The Dons.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium:MK was less than a year ago, in April 2007, the The Dons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 AprMilton Keynes1-0DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Sat 25 NovDarlington1 - 0Milton KeynesLGE2
1982/1983Sat 09 AprWimbledon3 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
1982/1983Sat 04 DecDarlington0 - 2WimbledonLGE2
1980/1981Tue 17 MarDarlington4 - 1WimbledonLGE2
1980/1981Sat 06 DecWimbledon1 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
1978/1979Thu 17 MayWimbledon2 - 0DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Dons in those games, with 10 conceded.

The The Quakers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Milton Keynes's total of 10 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Darlington are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 6 games giving them a return of 14 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes631216910
Darlington632110411

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Milton Keynes's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Darlington. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Darlington Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.