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Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Oxford United — this FA Cup match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Milton Keynes Dons and Oxford United drew 1–1 in the FA Cup on Friday 9 January. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Milton Keynes Dons, from fewer shots (12 to 18), created the better chances, 2.82 xG to 0.94 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

Milton Keynes Dons led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Milton Keynes Dons: Aaron Collins (34’, assisted by Connor Lemonheigh-Evans); Oxford United: William Lankshear (52’).

Discipline

P. Howard showed one yellow card — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 16 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Milton Keynes Dons: Callum Paterson (96’).

What it changes

Milton Keynes Dons sit 112th on seven points from three games with a goal difference of +3 (2025/26 so far). Milton Keynes Dons have scored seven goals, the 97th-most (shared) of the 748 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 3 games, ranked per game). Milton Keynes Dons have conceded four goals, the 237th-fewest (shared) of the 748 clubs.

Oxford United sit 445th on one point from two games with a goal difference of -1 (2025/26 so far). Oxford United have scored one goal, the 147th-fewest (shared) of the 748 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 2 games, ranked per game). Oxford United have conceded two goals, the 64th-fewest (shared) of the 748 clubs.

Milton Keynes Dons are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Oxford United are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans (Milton Keynes Dons) 10.4, Aaron Collins (Milton Keynes Dons) 8.3 and Jack Sanders (Milton Keynes Dons) 4.9 led the match.

Next up

Milton Keynes Dons next host Burton Albion on 14 November 2026.

Oxford United next travel to Peterborough on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Milton Keynes Dons: Milton Keynes Dons v Burton Albion, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Oxford United: Peterborough v Oxford United, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Oxford United · FA Cup
  • Referee: P. Howard
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Milton Keynes Dons 1 · draws 2 · Oxford United 3 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Milton Keynes Dons 2W 2D 1L · Oxford United 1W 0D 4L

Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Oxford United (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.75 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.43 / 3.88
Corners
against 4.71 / 7.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.86 / 3.88
Shots on target
against 3.29 / 4.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2 / 2
Cards
against 2 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 4 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameMilton Keynes Dons for / againstLineOxford United for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
3.43 for · 4.71 against n 7
9.5standard
3.88 for · 7.5 against n 8
Shots
13.43 for · 10.14 against n 7
19.5standard
12.88 for · 14.75 against n 8
Shots on target
4.86 for · 3.29 against n 7
8.5standard
3.88 for · 4.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
13 for · 10.14 against n 7
21.5standard
12 for · 9.38 against n 8
Cards shown
2 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
2 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: P. Howard.

Milton Keynes Dons

Milton Keynes Dons Defensive

Milton Keynes Dons — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Milton Keynes Dons before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Offord n 890
1.96/5
00/0
J. Currie
L. Kelly n 882.9
15/2
0.53/1
—
A. Nemane n 858.9
1.15/1
1.34/2
—
A. Gilbey n 890
17/1
0.84/1
—
C. MacGillivray n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
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Milton Keynes Dons — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Milton Keynes Dons before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Offord n 890
1.46/4
L. Kelly n 882.9
1.24/3
A. Nemane n 858.9
13/1
A. Gilbey n 890
1.85/5
C. MacGillivray n 890
00/0
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Milton Keynes Dons Attacking

Milton Keynes Dons — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Milton Keynes Dons before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Offord n 890
0.54/0
0.11/0
L. Kelly n 882.9
0.42/1
0.11/0
A. Nemane n 858.9
0.63/0
0.42/0
A. Gilbey n 890
1.97/4
15/2
C. MacGillivray n 890
00/0
00/0
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Milton Keynes Dons — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Milton Keynes Dons before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Offord n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Kelly n 882.9
00/0
0.11/0
A. Nemane n 858.9
0.42/0
0.21/0
A. Gilbey n 890
0.31/1
0.32/0
C. MacGillivray n 890
00/0
00/0
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Oxford United

Oxford United Goalkeeper

Oxford United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Cumming26902340 min813.1 /90331.3 /9000 /90
Oxford United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Cumming n 890
3.27/6

Oxford United Defensive

Oxford United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Helik26902340 min361.4 /90441.7 /90351.3 /901586.1 /90251 /9020.1 /90
J. Currie21741558 min583.4 /90331.9 /9050.3 /901126.5 /90241.4 /9040.2 /90
S. Long20831666 min372 /90211.1 /90130.7 /90914.9 /90120.6 /9010.1 /90
C. Brown16891431 min120.8 /90251.6 /90130.8 /90945.9 /9070.4 /9030.2 /90
B. Spencer15771155 min393 /90201.6 /90100.8 /90957.4 /90171.3 /9030.2 /90
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Oxford United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Helik n 890
1.68/4
0.43/0
—
J. Cumming n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
W. Lankshear n 842.1
3.56/4
1.64/2
—
B. De Keersmaecker n 890
0.96/1
0.85/1
—
J. Currie n 880.4
1.45/2
0.43/0
L. Offord
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Oxford United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Helik n 890
1.87/4
W. Lankshear n 842.1
0.51/1
B. De Keersmaecker n 890
1.88/3
J. Currie n 880.4
3.48/6
S. Mills n 853.9
1.95/2
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Oxford United Attacking

Oxford United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
W. Lankshear25621555 min60.3 /9010.1 /90261.5 /90100.6 /90171 /9040.2 /90
Nik Prelec19571081 min10.1 /9010.1 /90100.8 /9060.5 /90121 /9040.3 /90
M. Harris1156620 min10.1 /9000 /9091.3 /9040.6 /9040.6 /9010.1 /90
O. Romeny352157 min00 /9000 /9031.7 /9021.1 /9000 /9000 /90
T. Bradshaw333100 min00 /9010.9 /9010.9 /9010.9 /9021.8 /9000 /90
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Oxford United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Helik n 890
0.84/1
0.32/0
J. Cumming n 890
00/0
00/0
W. Lankshear n 842.1
1.94/2
0.52/0
B. De Keersmaecker n 890
1.56/5
0.54/0
J. Currie n 880.4
0.11/0
00/0
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Oxford United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Helik n 890
00/0
0.11/0
J. Cumming n 890
00/0
00/0
W. Lankshear n 842.1
0.31/0
0.31/0
B. De Keersmaecker n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
J. Currie n 880.4
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Milton Keynes DonsOxford United
39%Possession61%
2.82Expected goals (xG)0.94
12Shots18
7Shots on target6
3Shots off target6
2Blocked shots6
11Shots inside the box10
10Corners5
3Offsides3
14Fouls17
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
5Saves7
407Passes643
71%Pass accuracy84%

Milton Keynes Dons Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. MacGillivray12000000007.2
J. Sanders12000112208.2
L. Offord12000001106.3
C. Lemonheigh-Evans12001002507.5
A. Collins12010542208.2
G. Jones9800000207
D. Crowley7900000106.9
K. Thompson-Sommers7200001307
B. Wiles7200112007.6
S. Hogan7200210005.9
A. Nemane5900001006.9
C. Tripp sub6100000206.9
L. Kelly sub4800001107
J. Matete sub4800001307.6
C. Paterson sub48001000Y6.9
J. Leko sub4100000005.6
Jack Burke sub2200000006.6

Oxford United Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Ingram12000000009.2
S. Long12000000406.3
M. Helik12000001107.6
B. Davies12000000106.9
J. Currie12000003207.3
S. Mills9800211206.9
W. Lankshear8910211007.3
W. Vaulks6600000106.7
S. Dembélé6600100006.3
C. Brannagan6500001106.3
J. Donley1700000106.7
M. Peart-Harris sub10300212106.3
F. Krastev sub5500002307.2
B. De Keersmaecker sub5400221206.9
O. Romeny sub5400310007.5
M. Harris sub3100000007
M. Phillips sub2200000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Milton Keynes Dons v Oxford United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Milton Keynes DonsWWDLD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Oxford UnitedLLWLL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 0.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Milton Keynes Dons 1 · 2 draws · Oxford United 3 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2023-02-11 Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Oxford United
  • 2022-09-17 Oxford United 1–2 Milton Keynes Dons
  • 2022-04-19 Oxford United 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons
  • 2021-12-11 Milton Keynes Dons 1–2 Oxford United
  • 2021-02-27 Milton Keynes Dons 1–1 Oxford United
  • 2020-10-20 Oxford United 3–2 Milton Keynes Dons
Goals per game
Milton Keynes Dons scored1.6
Oxford United scored0.8
Milton Keynes Dons conceded0.8
Oxford United conceded1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Milton Keynes Dons and Oxford United?
In their last 6 meetings, Milton Keynes Dons won 1, Oxford United won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Milton Keynes Dons and Oxford United?
Recent form — Milton Keynes Dons 2W 2D 1L; Oxford United 1W 0D 4L.

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