Milton Keynes Dons v Sunderland result
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Milton Keynes Dons 0–1 Sunderland — Sunderland won this League One match.
The result
Sunderland won 1–0 at Stadium MK in League One on Saturday 18 January. Sunderland have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Sunderland: Lynden Gooch (79’, assisted by Max Power).
Discipline
B. Toner showed six yellow cards — against 4.8 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Milton Keynes Dons: David Kasumu (18’) and R. Healey (89’); Sunderland: George Dobson (26’), A. Öztürk (68’), Lynden Gooch (80’) and C. Maguire (90’).
What it changes
Milton Keynes Dons are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Sunderland are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Max Power (Sunderland) 6.6, Lynden Gooch (Sunderland) 4.2 and L. O'Nien (Sunderland) 3.9 led the match.
Next up
Milton Keynes Dons next travel to Blackpool on 20 October 2026.
Sunderland next travel to Lech Poznan on 22 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Milton Keynes Dons: Blackpool v Milton Keynes Dons, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Sunderland: Lech Poznan v Sunderland, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Milton Keynes Dons 0–1 Sunderland · League One
- Venue: Stadium MK · Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Referee: B. Toner
- Head-to-head (last 1): Milton Keynes Dons 0 · draws 0 · Sunderland 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Milton Keynes Dons 2W 2D 1L · Sunderland 3W 2D 0L
Milton Keynes Dons 0–1 Sunderland (League One): 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 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Milton Keynes Dons | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 58% | Possession | 42% |
| 13 | Shots | 15 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 9 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 11 |
| 11 | Corners | 6 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 442 | Passes | 310 |
| 77% | Pass accuracy | 69% |
Milton Keynes Dons player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Nicholls | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| C. Brittain | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| G. Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| J. Walsh | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Lewington | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Houghton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Mason | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Healey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| C. Morris | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. McGrandles | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.8 |
| D. Kasumu | 64 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.5 |
| L. Thompson sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. Gladwin sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Nombe sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sunderland player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. McLaughlin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Willis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Öztürk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Y | 6.8 |
| J. Lynch | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.4 |
| L. O'Nien | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.5 |
| G. Dobson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Y | 7.2 |
| M. Power | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Hume | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| C. Maguire | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Y | 7.6 |
| L. Gooch | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.6 |
| C. Wyke | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Lafferty | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
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 Sunderland — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-09-28 Sunderland 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Milton Keynes Dons and Sunderland?
- In their last 1 meetings, Milton Keynes Dons won 0, Sunderland won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Milton Keynes Dons and Sunderland?
- Recent form — Milton Keynes Dons 2W 2D 1L; Sunderland 3W 2D 0L.
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