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Milton Keynes Dons defeat Accrington Stanley in a thrilling match
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire – Milton Keynes Dons secured a 2-1 victory over Accrington Stanley in a thrilling League Two encounter.
The match started at a fast pace with Milton Keynes Dons taking the lead in the 1st minute through a goal from A. Gilbey. The midfielder, however, received a yellow card in the 35th minute for a foul.
Accrington Stanley responded with a yellow card for S. Whalley in the 43rd minute. The second half started with a more balanced dominance, but Milton Keynes Dons found the net again in the 58th minute through J. Tomlinson.
Accrington Stanley fought to get back into the game, making five substitutions in the 59th minute. The team managed to pull one goal back in the 67th minute through a goal from J. Woods, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.
The match was characterized by numerous fouls and yellow cards. Milton Keynes Dons received four yellow cards, while Accrington Stanley received six.
Milton Keynes Dons dominated possession with 54% compared to their opponent’s 46%, but Accrington Stanley created more scoring opportunities, with 14 shots compared to Milton Keynes Dons’ 5.
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Substitutions milton keynes dons: at minute 46 T. Carroll came in and J. White went out., at minute 65 E. Harrison came in and S. Hogan went out., at minute 75 M. Williams came in and A. Nemane went out., at minute 90 D. Lewington came in and T. Carroll went out.
Substitutions accrington st: at minute 59 J. Woods came in and J. Knowles went out., at minute 59 T. Walton came in and D. Costelloe went out., at minute 59 D. Love came in and L. Coyle went out., at minute 75 A. Hunter came in and S. Whalley went out., at minute 80 A. Henderson came in and J. Batty went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Milton Keynes Dons
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