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Walsall Stuns Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium MK Despite Possession Deficit
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire – In a match played at Stadium MK, Walsall secured a valuable victory against Milton Keynes Dons, despite being dominated in possession and overall statistics. The game, corresponding to the sixth matchday of League Two, saw a pragmatic Walsall capitalize on their opportunities to take all three points.
Milton Keynes Dons dominated possession with 65%, generating 15 shots, five of which were on target. However, Walsall’s defense and a lack of clinical finishing prevented this dominance from translating into goals. The home team also earned five corners and committed eight fouls, receiving two yellow cards, one for L. Offord in the 9th minute and another for C. Paterson in the 46th minute.
Walsall, with 35% possession, was much more effective. Despite only generating six shots, two of which were on target, they found the back of the net thanks to a goal by C. Lakin in the 52nd minute, assisted by A. Pressley. V. Harper received a yellow card in the 49th minute. Walsall committed 14 fouls and defended resolutely to protect their lead.
Referee Sam Mulhall officiated the match without major complications, corresponding to the 2025 season of League Two.
Substitutions walsall: at minute 27 E. Weir came in and P. Farquharson went out., at minute 46 J. Jellis came in and R. Finnigan went out., at minute 62 V. Harper came in and C. Clarke went out., at minute 78 L. Warrington came in and B. Comley went out., at minute 78 D. Kanu came in and A. Adomah went out.
Substitutions milton keynes dons: at minute 70 W. Collar came in and D. Crowley went out., at minute 70 R. Hepburn-Murphy came in and A. Nemane went out., at minute 84 J. Mellish came in and J. Leko went out., at minute 88 L. Offord came in and C. Lemonheigh-Evans went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Milton Keynes Dons
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