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Last updated : 03 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Milton Keynes travel to take on Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 11 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.

The last time the two teams met at Millwall was back in September 2003, over five years ago, with Millwall running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 24 MarWimbledon0 - 1MillwallCHMP
2003/2004Tue 16 SepMillwall2 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Sat 15 MarWimbledon2 - 0MillwallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 12 OctMillwall1 - 1WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Sat 23 FebMillwall0 - 1WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Tue 25 SepWimbledon2 - 2MillwallCHMP
1997/1998Wed 01 OctMillwall1 - 4WimbledonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the The Lions score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Milton Keynes have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Millwall's total of 17 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Milton Keynes's 12 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall65019315
Milton Keynes6204986

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Lions. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall 5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Milton Keynes 14 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.