Milton Keynes Dons vs Grimsby H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Milton Keynes Dons were up against Grimsby in the League Two of England on September 6. Grimsby came out on top, securing a 2-3 win.

The game turned on the 9th minute when Kieran Green found the net, tipping the balance in Grimsby's favor. This was followed by goals from Jaze Kabia, Charles Vernam, George McEachran and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, ending the game at 2-3.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees Milton Keynes Dons and Grimsby square off once more, 4 months after the previous League Two face-off which ended in a draw 0-0. Milton Keynes Dons come into this match following a defeat to Walsall on August 30, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for three consecutive matches now.

Grimsby are coming off two consecutive defeats to Bradford and Bristol Rovers. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, having conceded goals in each of their last four matches.

This League Two encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Milton Keynes Dons and Grimsby throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Milton Keynes Dons’s attacking options, crafted under Paul Warne’s leadership, have been bolstered by Callum Paterson, the team’s top scorer, and Alex Gilbey, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In League Two, Paterson has been Milton Keynes Dons’s standout scorer with three goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up four goals this campaign. Adding further support are Luke Offord, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Jack Sanders, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Charles Vernam and Jaze Kabia have been pivotal for Grimsby’s attack, guided by David Artell, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Grimsby’s top scorer in League Two, Kabia, has three goals this season, while Vernam remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Grimsby’s attacking depth is further showcased by Evan Khouri, Kieran Green and Cameron Gardner, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Head-to-head

Over five meetings since January 2019, the teams have each had their moments. Milton Keynes Dons have won once, Grimsby twice, with the other two encounters ending in stalemates. The most recent match between them was on April 26, 2025, in the League Two of England, ending in a 0-0 draw. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Milton Keynes Dons have found the net four times, whereas Grimsby have scored four. So far, Grimsby have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Milton Keynes Dons.

Milton Keynes Dons have won three of their eight matches in League Two this season, with three draws and two defeats, scoring thirteen goals, averaging 1.63 per match, while conceding seven, an average of 0.88 per match. In League Two, Grimsby have played eight matches, winning four, drawing three and losing one, netting fourteen goals (1.75 per match) and conceding nine (1.13 per match).

Milton Keynes Dons are coming off a loss in their last match against Walsall, while Grimsby's recent form includes two consecutive losses, with defeats against Bradford and Bristol Rovers in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, Milton Keynes Dons have claimed six victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn four times, while Grimsby have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing five.

  • Grimsby have gone 4 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.
  • Milton Keynes Dons have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 3 matches.

Milton Keynes Dons: last matches

MatchMilton Keynes Dons 0:1 Walsall, August 30Newport 1:2 Milton Keynes Dons, August 23Crawley Town 1:1 Milton Keynes Dons, August 19Milton Keynes Dons 5:0 Cheltenham Town, August 16Bristol City 2:0 Milton Keynes Dons, August 12Barrow 0:2 Milton Keynes Dons, August 9Milton Keynes Dons 0:0 Oldham Athletic, August 2Stevenage 2:1 Milton Keynes Dons, July 26Milton Keynes Dons 1:2 Peterborough United, July 22Wealdstone 2:0 Milton Keynes Dons, July 19
OutcomeLWDWLWDLLL
Over 2.5-+-+---++-
Under 2.5+-+-+++--+
Clean sheet---+-++---
Failed to score+---+-+--+
Conceded+++-+--+++
Conceded two----+--+++

Grimsby: last matches

MatchBradford 2:1 Grimsby, September 2Grimsby 0:1 Bristol Rovers, August 30Grimsby 2:2 Manchester United, August 27Accrington Stanley 1:1 Grimsby, August 23Walsall 0:1 Grimsby, August 19Grimsby 2:1 Newport, August 16Grimsby 3:1 Shrewsbury, August 12Harrogate Town 3:3 Grimsby, August 9Grimsby 3:0 Crawley Town, August 2Grimsby 3:2 Peterborough United, July 26
OutcomeLLWDWWWDWW
Over 2.5+-+--+++++
Under 2.5-+-++-----
Clean sheet----+---+-
Failed to score-+--------
Conceded++++-+++-+
Conceded two+-+----+-+

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Milton Keynes Dons - Grimsby in real time.

Milton Keynes Dons kicked off the game with Craig Macgillivray, Jon Mellish, Jack Sanders, Marvin Ekpiteta, Luke Offord who got substituted by Aaron Nemane on the 35th minute, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy who got substituted by Jonathan Leko on the 79th minute, Alex Gilbey, Liam Kelly who got substituted by Dan Crowley on the 80th minute, Kane Wilson who got substituted by Will Collar on the 72nd minute, Scott Hogan who got substituted by Connor Lemonheigh-Evans on the 46th minute and Callum Paterson as starters, with Connal Trueman, Will Collar, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Aaron Nemane, Jonathan Leko, Dan Crowley and Chase Medwynter on the bench.

Grimsby's starting eleven were Christy Pym, Jayden Sweeney, Cameron Mcjannett, Tyrell Warren, Harvey Rodgers, George McEachran, Charles Vernam who got substituted by Jude Soonsup-Bell on the 72nd minute, Evan Khouri, Kieran Green, Darragh Burns who got substituted by Neo Eccleston on the 89th minute and Jaze Kabia who got substituted by Danny Rose on the 84th minute, with Sebastian Auton, Neo Eccleston, Henry Brown, Clarke Oduor, Justin Amaluzor, Danny Rose and Jude Soonsup-Bell on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Milton Keynes Dons sit 10th with twelve points from eight matches, while Grimsby are 5th with fifteen points from their eight games.

Stats

Explore stats from Milton Keynes Dons vs Grimsby on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

  • Expected Goals: 0.47 - 1.8
  • Ball Possession: 29 - 71
  • Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 3
  • Total Attempts: 8 - 13
  • Shots On Target: 2 - 8
  • Blocked Shots: 2 - 4
  • Shots in the Box: 5 - 10
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 3 - 3
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 11 - 11
  • Corners: 6 - 5
  • Throw-Ins: 20 - 23
  • Saves: 5 - 1
  • Free Kicks: 11 - 11
  • Offsides: 2 - 0
  • Passes into Final Third: 86 - 159
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 35 - 109
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 16 - 30
  • Tackles: 13 - 12
  • Completed Tackles: 8 - 8
  • Total Crosses: 19 - 13
  • Successful Crosses: 3 - 4
  • Interceptions: 10 - 6
  • Clearances: 31 - 49

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Luke Offord, Liam Kelly and George McEachran were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Milton Keynes Dons and Grimsby in real time. You can watch the goals by Kieran Green, Jaze Kabia, Charles Vernam, George McEachran and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Milton Keynes Dons - Grimsby are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Timeline

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Milton Keynes Dons 2, Grimsby 3.
  2. 90 + 1'
    2 - 3
    Connor Lemonheigh-Evans scores for Milton Keynes Dons, assisted by Callum Paterson.
  3. 89'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Neo Eccleston replaces Darragh Burns
  4. 86'
    George McEachran is shown the yellow card.
  5. 84'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Danny Rose replaces Jaze Kabia
  6. 80'
    Substitution for Milton Keynes Dons. Dan Crowley replaces Liam Kelly
  7. 79'
    Substitution for Milton Keynes Dons. Jonathan Leko replaces Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
  8. 74'
    Liam Kelly is shown the yellow card.
  9. 72'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Jude Soonsup-Bell replaces Charles Vernam
  10. 72'
    Substitution for Milton Keynes Dons. Will Collar replaces Kane Wilson
  11. 47'
    1 - 3
    George McEachran scores into his own net.
  12. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  13. 46'
    Substitution for Milton Keynes Dons. Connor Lemonheigh-Evans replaces Scott Hogan
  14. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 3
    First half ends.
  15. 36'
    Red Card
    Jon Mellish is shown the red card.
  16. 35'
    Substitution for Milton Keynes Dons. Aaron Nemane replaces Luke Offord
  17. 29'
    0 - 3
    Charles Vernam scores for Grimsby, assisted by George McEachran.
  18. 23'
    0 - 2
    Jaze Kabia scores for Grimsby.
  19. 9'
    0 - 1
    Kieran Green scores for Grimsby, assisted by Charles Vernam.
  20. 8'
    Luke Offord is shown the yellow card.
  21. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins