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Last updated : 11 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Shrewsbury Town v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Milton Keynes face a trip to Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 5 games played, The Dons have recorded 1 wins, and Shrewsbury Tn. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4) match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 25 AugMilton Keynes3 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2006/2007Fri 18 MayMilton Keynes1 - 2Shrewsbury Tn.D3PO
2006/2007Mon 14 MayShrewsbury Tn.0 - 0Milton KeynesD3PO
2006/2007Mon 09 AprShrewsbury Tn.2 - 1Milton KeynesLGE2
2006/2007Sat 18 NovMilton Keynes2 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
1990/1991Sat 26 JanShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0WimbledonFAC
1985/1986Sat 19 AprShrewsbury Tn.1 - 1WimbledonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Shrewsbury Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Shrews in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Milton Keynes however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Dons, and 5 goals against.

Shrewsbury Tn. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 31 games played so far, Milton Keynes are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 31 games giving them a return of 62 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Shrewsbury Tn.61238115
Milton Keynes6123765

FootyMad's prediction ...

Milton Keynes are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Shrewsbury Tn.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Shrewsbury Tn. 9 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Milton Keynes 4 games since last defeat.